ef, this world-consuming war has set such a conflagration to the
hearts that no word can describe it. In all the countries of the world the
longing for universal peace is taking possession of the consciousness of
men. There is not a soul who does not yearn for concord and peace. A most
wonderful state of receptivity is being realized. This is through the
consummate wisdom of God, so that capacity may be created, the standard of
the oneness of the world of humanity be upraised, and the fundamental of
universal peace and the divine principles be promoted in the East and the
West.

15 Therefore, O ye believers of God! Show ye an effort and after this war
spread ye the synopsis of the divine teachings in the British Isles,
France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Italy, Spain, Belgium,
Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Holland, Portugal, Rumania, Serbia,
Montenegro, Bulgaria, Greece, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Monaco,
San Marino, Balearic Isles, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Crete, Malta,
Iceland, Faroe Islands, Shetland Islands, Hebrides and Orkney Islands.

16 In all these countries, like unto the morning stars shine ye forth from
the horizon of guidance. Thus far ye have been untiring in your labors.
Let your exertions henceforth increase a thousandfold. Summon the people
in these countries, capitals, islands, assemblies and churches to enter
the Abha Kingdom. The scope of your exertions must needs be extended. The
wider its range, the more striking will be the evidence of divine
assistance.

17 You have observed that while 'Abdu'l-Baha was in the utmost bodily
weakness and feebleness, while he was indisposed, and had not the power to
move--notwithstanding this physical state he traveled through many
countries, in Europe and America, and in churches, meetings and
conventions was occupied with the promotion of the divine principles and
summoned the people to the manifestation of the Kingdom of Abha. You have
also observed how the confirmations of the Blessed Perfection encompassed
all. What result is forthcoming from material rest, tranquillity, luxury
and attachment to this corporeal world? It is evident that the man who
pursues these things will in the end become afflicted with regret and
loss.

18 Consequently, one must close his eyes wholly to these thoughts, long
for eternal life, the sublimity of the world of humanity, the celestial
developments, the Holy Spirit, the promotion of the Word of God, the
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