er the person himself and be attentive (to detect) one's manners and
conduct and consider his faith and assurance. If a person is illumined
with the light of the love of God, he is (like unto) the morning star,
even though his name be dark; and if he is a captive in the darkness of
error, he is gloomy even though his name be that of a shining star.
Consequently, be thou intent that thou makest thy face illumined with the
light of the love of God, through the divine assistance and favor. This
attribute will make thee independent of every name!

Convey my loving greetings to all of the friends of God.

"O thou seeker of the Kingdom!..."

O thou seeker of the Kingdom!

Thy letter***was received. Its contents became evident. Thou hast written
concerning Baltimore--this caused me great joy.

The revered maid-servant of God, Miss ........, hath undergone great
roubles. Praise be to God! that she hath arisen (and is confirmed) to
serve (the Kingdom of God).

I hope that Mr. and Mrs. ........ will become the cause of spreading (the
teachings) and organizing gathering-places.

The news of Camp Mineola brought me utmost joy and fragrance. I pray to
God that the power of the Word of God may become more evident and manifest
day by day in those regions.

Convey my respectful greeting to the maid-servant of God, Mrs. ........,
and say: "Thy service is to the everlasting Kingdom of Glory and is
conducive to eternal life."

Convey also my greeting to the maid-servant of God, Mrs. ........,
likewise to Miss ......... I supplicate in their behalf that God may
bestow upon them heavenly illumination.

In another letter***thou hast expressed sorrow and grief concerning the
events in the Holy Land. On the contrary, (these events) must cause joy,
happiness and exultation, for this is the day of trial and the occasion
for the manifestation of the secrets of the soul and heart. Have the
utmost joy about the incidents in the Holy Land and do not consider from
any other viewpoint; for the deluge of affliction is surrounding always
the Holy Land and the sincere servant of the True One is like unto the
enkindled lamp around about which the adverse winds blow. Therefore, you
must engage in your own occupation, be familiar in spreading the
fragrances of God and characterized in promulgating the Word of God. For
instance, if you receive news that the Holy Land is entirely changed, you
must not become relaxed at all; nay, rather you