f God that thou mayest be baptized by the baptism of
BAHA'O'LLAH and become free from all the stains of the mortal world and
that thou mayest take delight in the favors of God in the paradise of
unity, and that thou mayest be able to become pleasing to God and mayest
appear with thy face illuminated as a candle in the world of eternity.

"O thou spiritual friend!..."

O thou spiritual friend!

Verily, I was informed of the contents of thy letter and increased
gratitude unto God, for that He hath granted the friends clear
consciences, pure and holy hearts, attraction unto the Kingdom of God,
enkindlement by the fire of the love and humbleness to God.

Glad-tidings unto ye for this abundant blessing, sufficient bounties, wide
mercy, glorious appearances; therefore, be united in hearts and spirits,
strive so that ye may obtain the great favors, attain to the overflowing
chalice, perform charity (good deeds), gain the spirit of life, attracted
by the fragrance and depend on the Lord of Signs. At that time your faces
will be illumined, your souls holy, your hearts severed from this world
and attached to the Supreme Concourse, and you will call out with the most
loud voice: "Glad-tidings unto us through these divine favors and blessed
are we by this heavenly guidance!"

I was glad in heart when I saw thy likeness in the photograph and looked
at the resemblance like the reality of thy identity and thanked God
witnessing the light of God in thy beautiful face.

"O thou kind friend!..."

O thou kind friend!

Thy letter was received and its contents considered. Man must, under all
conditions, be thankful to God, the One, for it is said in the blessed
text: "If ye be thankful I will increase thee."

Man must seek shelter in the mercy and protection of God, for he is
constantly subject to a hundred thousand dangers. Save for the refuge and
protection of the Most High, man is without shelter.

I ask God to help thy children to gain knowledge, to attain virtues and
morals which are the refinements of the reality of man, and to strengthen
thee to remain firm.

Convey my respect and greeting to Mr......... and Mrs. ......... I trust
in the providence of God that thou mayest ascertain what is worthy and
fitting for Bahais, and that day by day the love of God may increase in
the hearts.

"O maid-servant of God!..."

O maid-servant of God!

Be exceedingly grateful to the maid-servant of God, Mrs...