blessed art thou!***

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

O thou daughter of the Kingdom!

Thy letter was received; its contents were of the utmost sweetness. No
sooner had I heard it, than I supplicated to God in thy behalf that thou
mayest become a strong growing tree, protected and guarded from the winds
of tests and attain to heavenly guidance.

Know thou the value of Miss ......... Truly I say, she was an angel of
heaven and a light beaming and sparkling. Endear thy beloved daughter,
........ Entreat God that she and ......... may become two shining lamps
in the assemblage of the world and the cause of the grandeur and promotion
of the divine teachings.

Blessing be upon thy dear son ......... and his family. Endeavor thou in
their training.

Convey on my behalf, spiritual greeting to the new bridegroom and bride
......... and say to them: "You must become the young trees in the divine
garden and produce good fruits."

Convey my love to ......... I prayed in behalf of all the family that they
may be confirmed with the most great guidance and sacrifice their
abilities, talents and possessions in the Path of God.

O thou maid-servant of God! This celestial music hath moved the hearts of
the people in the world and the Blessed Tree embraced all communities and
nations under its shade!

"O thou who art attracted toward the Kingdom!..."

O thou who art attracted toward the Kingdom!

Be thou not unhappy; the tempest of sorrow shall pass; regret will not
last; disappointment will vanish; the fire of the love of God will become
enkindled, and the thorns and briars of sadness and despondency will be
consumed! Be thou happy; rest thou assured upon the favors of Baha', so
that uncertainty and hesitation may become non-existent and the invisible
outpourings descend upon the arena of being!

If thou art seeking after spiritual tranquility, turn thy face at all
times toward the Kingdom of Abha. If thou art desiring divine joy, free
thyself from the bands of attachment. if thou art wishing for the
confirmation of the Holy Spirit, become thou engaged in teaching the Cause
of God.

If the friends and relatives are keeping themselves at a distance from
thee, be thou not sad, for God is near to thee. Associate thou, as much as
thou canst, with the relatives and strangers; display thou loving
kindness; show thou forth the utmost patience and resignation. The more
they oppose thee, shower thou upon the