Threshold.

Although in prison, I have experienced the utmost joy and fragrance, the
heart was attracted, the spirit rejoiced, the eyes turned toward the
Kingdom of God and the tongue mentioning the Name of the True One and
displaying the utmost effort and endeavor in the promotion of the Word of
God and the diffusion of the fragrances of God; yet, under all
difficulties, there have been no shortcomings, nor hath there been any
lack of enthusiasm. The call hath been raised uninterruptedly and the
fragrances of holiness have been diffused through all regions and empires.

In the meeting that had been organised in Los Angeles the rays of the Sun
of Truth shone forth, making it an assembly of illumination. The house of
Mr. and Mrs. ........ became the nest and shelter of the birds of the
Kingdom, and the house of Mrs. ......... and the residence of Miss
........ in Pasadena became the gathering-place of the Merciful and the
rose-garden of realities and significances. I supplicate from the bounty
and favor of His Holiness the Almighty to assist those holy souls by the
invisible confirmations and that they be helped by the providence and
grace of His Highness the One.

Convey on my behalf longing greeting to the brother of Mr. ........ and
say: "Praise God that thou hast followed in the footsteps of thy respected
brother, associated with him and become his confidant."

Likewise announce my longing greeting to the assemblies of Oakland and San
Francisco. The houses of Mrs. ........ and Mrs. ........ have become the
place of reading the divine verses and the nests of the nightingales of
the heavenly orchard. A sweet fragrance hath reached the spirit and soul
from those assemblies.

Praise be to God, that in all cities the believers have met thee with the
utmost attraction and thy shining face and joyful disposition became the
cause of the enkindlement of the fire of their souls and hearts.
Undoubtedly thou shalt also make a trip to Green Acre.

The utmost joy was produced by the news of the purchase of the ground for
the erection of the Temple. I hope that ere long they may lay the
foundation.

Deliver on my behalf divine glad-tidings to the assemblies in Seattle, the
members of the houses of Mrs. ........ and Mrs. ........ and the
assemblies in Portland and Denver and say: "O ye sons and daughters of the
Kingdom! Be ye thankful that although the light of guidance hath dawned
from the East, yet, praise be to God, it il