to make thee a sign of guidance, fountain of knowledge and a caller in
His name, the Merciful, so that the hearts may become gladdened by the
mention of God and the souls be led to the Kingdom of God, to this Great
Dwelling Place and Sublime Home.

As to the four stations which I refer to in the divine treatise: I ask God
to open the door before thy face, that thou mayest enter therein, that
thou mayest attain to its lights and become informed of its mysteries. I
shall not give a detailed explanation thereof, on account of the great
work (i.e., because of the exceeding press of business).

Regarding the treatise (or pamphlet) which thou didst compile in proof of
the appearance of the Kingdom of God--thou didst well! I shall read it at a
leisure time, and ask God to aide thee in compiling other useful writings
in demonstration of God.

As to organization of other meetings for the maid-servants of the
Merciful, for the spread of the fragrances of God; this is the best deed
and most complete action. I ask God to strengthen thee in this matter so
that you may organize many gatherings for the spread of the teachings of
God. Thus the Lord of Hosts will confirm you by armies of the Supreme
Concourse and hosts of the angels of heaven. Verily it is the army of
inspiration and the hosts of benediction.

"O thou who art marching onward to God!..."

O thou who art marching onward to God!

I have read thy beautiful letter which contained delicate meanings, and I
am made glad by its contents which expressed spiritual feelings. I have
prayed to God to send down upon thee a blessing from the Kingdom of Heaven
and thus make thy heart beat with joy in the love of God, and make thee
meek and humble before the good maid-servants of God, and pure and holy in
His Kingdom.***

"O thou who art submissive and humble before the..."

O thou who art submissive and humble before the Holy Threshold!

Know thou, verily, submissiveness is the good quality of the maid-servants
of God, and humility is the character of the God-fearing leaves(51) who
have sprung forth from the Tree of Mercifulness.

Thou oughtest to be characterized with these, that thou mayest be an
example for the maid-servants of the Merciful and a leader of the leaves
who are moved by the winds of the love of God. Abandon the concerns of
mankind and be naturalized with the attributes of the angels of the
Supreme Concourse, because these angels humble themselv