? The Angel of
the Kingdom of Abha is calling to them; will they not hearken? The
Messenger of the Covenant is pleading; will they not heed?

Ah! I am waiting, waiting to hear the glad news that the believers
are the embodiment of sincerity and loyalty, the incarnation of
love and amity and the manifestation of unity and concord!

Will they not rejoice my heart? Will they not satisfy my
yearnings? Will they not heed my pleadings? will they not fulfill
my hopes? Will they not answer my call?

I am waiting, I am patiently waiting!

The enemies of the Baha'i Cause, whose hopes had risen high when the Bab
fell a victim to their fury, when Baha'u'llah was driven from His native
land and made a prisoner for life, and again at the passing of
Baha'u'llah--these enemies once more took heart when they saw the physical
weakness and weariness of 'Abdu'l-Baha after His return from His Western
travels. But again their hopes were doomed to disappointment. In a short
time 'Abdu'l-Baha was able to write:--

Unquestionably this physical body and human energy would have been
unable to stand the constant wear and tear...but the aid and help
of the Desired One were the Guardian and Protector of the weak and
humble 'Abdu'l-Baha.... Some have asserted that 'Abdu'l-Baha is on
the eve of bidding his last farewell to the world, that his
physical energies are depleted and drained and that ere long these
complications will put an end to his life. This is far from the
truth. Although in the outward estimation of the Covenant-breakers
and defective-minded the body is weak on account of ordeals in the
Blessed Path, yet, Praise be to God! through the providence of the
Blessed Perfection the spiritual forces are in the utmost
rejuvenation and strength. Thanks be to God that now, through the
blessing and benediction of Baha'u'llah, even the physical
energies are fully restored, divine joy is obtained, the supreme
glad-tidings are resplendent and ideal happiness overflowing.

Both during the European War and after its close 'Abdu'l-Baha, amidst
countless other activities, was able to pour forth a series of great and
inspiring letters which, when communications were reopened, roused
believers throughout the world to new enthusiasm and zeal for service.
Under the inspiration of these letters the Cause progressed by leaps and
bounds and everywhe