in the adjoining fields of
various natures!

Glory be unto Him who irrigated them with the same waters gushing forth
from that Fountain!

Glory be unto Him who adorned the delectable gardens with all kinds of
delicate and delicious fruits!

Glory be unto Him who ushered in the Emanation of the new creation!

Glory be unto Him who hath brought forth the Day of Retribution!

Glory be unto Him who granted Life unto the contingent Beings!

Glory be unto Him who created the Existence!

Glory be unto Him who extended forth the Path!

Glory be unto Him who made clear the Way!

Glory be unto Him who appeared in the Most Wonderful Age!

Glory be unto the Founder of this New Epoch!

Then thanks be unto Thee, O my God, for these Gifts and praise be unto
Thee, O my Beloved, for this Eminent Bounty! Verily Thou art the Merciful
of the Most Merciful!"

O ye merciful friends of Abdul-Baha! At this moment a letter hath been
received from America containing the good news that that region of the
Occident hath become the Orient; that is, in that region the rays of the
Sun of Truth have appeared and shone forth with such penetration that the
bright light of the morn of guidance hath dawned and every longing one
hath attained to the desire of this heart, and that the melody of the
Kingdom of Abha ascends continuously to the Supreme Concourse and the
soul-refreshing strains of "Ya Baha El-Abha!" reach the ears of the
peoples and communities of that country.

According to what they have written, they have celebrated the day of the
"Birth anniversary" in twenty-four cities by giving public feasts and
beautiful receptions. They have spent that day in the utmost joy and
happiness, they have sent out general invitations, spread the table of
gifts, engaged in the commemoration of the True One and in imparting
glad-tidings to each other. Likewise, letters of congratulation and
felicitation have been received from these twenty-four cities and
assemblies. Consider ye what influence the penetrative power of the Word
of God hath displayed in existence and how the universe is stirred and
moved through it! How in America on the "Birth anniversary" such feasting
and banqueting is prepared! How the remote ones have become the near ones
and how the customs and habits of the East are spread abroad! This is the
penetrative power of the Word of God and this is the might of the subduing
desire of God!

O ye friends of God and maid-servants of