arranged in this manner and in the way mentioned, that supper is the
"Lord's supper," for the result is the same result and the effect is the
same effect.

O thou sincere servant of the Beauty of Abha! Thou hast written concerning
Baltimore. Convey respectful greeting on my behalf to Miss ........ and
say: "Exert thyself as much as thou canst in order that thou mayest
illumine Baltimore, lay there an eternal foundation and ignite a lamp
whose rays may shine throughout cycles and ages."

Thou hast written concerning the Tablet of Baka Ya Ali--Baka Ya Vafi
(Tablet of Protection). This Tablet is for the healing of ailments.
Whenever one is anxious about the recovery of an ill one, he may read this
prayer with a melodious voice while in a state of the utmost attention and
concentration.

Thou hast written regarding Buddha and Confucius. Buddha was an
illustrious personage. Confucius became the cause of civilization,
advancement and prosperity for the people of China. Now it is not the time
when we discuss concerning the stations and positions of those who are
passed away. We must concentrate our attention upon the present. What hath
transpired in a former time is past. Now is the time when we restrict our
discussion to the Most Great Luminary of Peace and Salvation in the Age,
to talk of the Blessed Perfection [Baha'o'llah] and to voice His
exhortations, behests and teachings. Buddha and Confucius were kings in
bygone ages who have disappeared. Their sovereignty in this world is ended
and their cycle is completed. Now the Throne of the Kingdom of Abha is
established and the Blessed Perfection is sitting upon the Throne of
Grandeur. We must raise this Call, promulgate the Word of God and live in
accord with the teachings and advices of the Beauty of Abha.

Thou hast written regarding ........, the resident of Calcutta (India),
that he hath forwarded to thee some addresses so that thou mayest
correspond with them about the Cause of God. If thou doest write to them
there is no harm done, nay, rather it is advantageous.

But regarding the tests: Undoubtedly they must be violent so that those
souls who are weak may fall back, while the souls who are firm and sincere
may shine forth from the horizon of the Most Great Guidance like unto the
sparkling stars.

"O thou sincere servant of God!..."

O thou sincere servant of God!

Thy letters are received regularly and by reading them joy was produced.

Thou hast wri