studying sciences and unfurl thou the standard of universal peace,
reconciliation, agreement and security among all men. Rejoice thou by the
bounty of thy Lord which hath encompassed the whole existence and sing and
warble with the most wonderful melody in the rose-garden of knowledge.
Verily thy Lord, the Beneficent, will confirm thee in every moment and
second and will empower thee with such a power that the columns of warfare
and bloodshed shall shake and the foundation of peace and harmony shall
arise."

"O thou who art firm in the Covenant of God!..."

O thou who art firm in the Covenant of God!

Mayest thou enjoy this cup which is overflowing with the pure wine of the
love of God! Glad-tidings unto thee for that by reason of which thou hast
become an acceptable servant before God!

Verily I have read thy brilliant letter and praised God for He hath made
the cup of thy heart filled with the pure wine of His love and hath chosen
thee to enter the Kingdom of His Guidance.

Now as to what thou askest concerning giving up the scientific attainment
in Paris for the sake of confining thy days to the delivery of this Truth,
it is indeed acceptable and beloved, but if thou acquire both it would be
better and more perfect, because in this new century the attainment of
science, arts and belles lettres, whether divine or worldly, material or
spiritual, is a matter which is acceptable before God and a duty which is
incumbent upon us to accomplish. Therefore, never deny the spiritual
things to the material, rather both are incumbent upon thee. Nevertheless,
at the time when thou art working for such a scientific attainment, thou
must be controlled by the attraction of the love of thy Glorious Lord and
mindful of mentioning His Splendid Name. This being the case, thou must
attain the art thou art studying to its perfection.

I implore God to assist thee in all cases and aspects and perfume thy
nostrils with the holy fragrance during all times. Be tranquil through my
love unto thee and rejoice at my compassion upon thee.

As to the tribute thou hast sent: We have accepted it as a treasure
because it was presented by thee with all love and great sincerity and we
shall use it in building the Holy Tomb(210), that thy name may become
immortal forever and ever.

"O thou who art directed toward the Light of Guidance!..."

O thou who art directed toward the Light of Guidance!

In this moment the heart of Abdul-