d dominion of the world.

As to thy coming at this time to the Blessed Spot (Acca), this is not in
accordance with the wisdom revealed in the Tablets. Send unto us some of
the traces of thy pen (writings) so that we may see it and pray God to
assist and render thee successful in everything.

"O thou whose face is illumined with the Light of the..."

O thou whose face is illumined with the Light of the Love of God!

The answer already hath been delayed, but there is no harm in that. For,
verily, my heart is gazing unto thee, my love is constant and permanent
for thee and the fragrances of holiness are wafting (over thee) and my
spirit is pouring upon thee, and the spiritual communication is extended
between us.

O maid-servant of God! It is incumbent upon thee to show forth the
greatest steadfastness; it is incumbent upon thee to stand the tests of
the Lord! Be thou firm in the love of thy Lord, the Clement, the
Merciful!***

"O thou who art enkindled with the Fire of the Love..."

O thou who art enkindled with the Fire of the Love of God!

Thy letter was received and I was informed of the contents. It was a proof
of truthfulness and sincerity and an evidence of spiritual feelings.
Consider how the radiance of the light of the Holy Spirit doth illumine
the court of the soul, that it bringeth about spiritual discoveries and
produceth merciful attachment! The essential meeting is that spiritual
attachment (or union) and heartfelt feelings; when this gift becometh
manifest, heavenly bounties will be attained and hopes shall be fulfilled.
It is the same as I have written: Thou shalt attain to visit Acca; but now
a physical visit (or presence) will lead to interference on the part of
the ignorant and cause the tumult and commotion of the unwise. For the
present, satisfy thyself with a spiritual union. God willing, thy coming
will be also brought about afterward.

Occupy thyself with the Kingdom as much as thou canst and forget all else
save the True One; in order that thou mayest, day by day, find a new power
in the Cause of God and gain a great stability.

"O thou who art advancing toward the Threshold of..."

O thou who art advancing toward the Threshold of Mercifulness!

Verily, I have read the expressions of thy longing for the visit and thy
craving to come to this Brilliant Spot. But the violators of the Covenant
of God have stirred up the dust of deception, and besides this, there are