rit, these different colours may merge into one colour
and the melody of praise may rise to the kingdom of Thy sanctity.

Verily, Thou art the Omnipotent and the Almighty!

69: THOU HAST WRITTEN CONCERNING ORGANIZATION. THE ...

Thou hast written concerning organization. The divine teachings and the
admonitions and exhortations of Baha'u'llah are manifestly evident. These
constitute the organization of the Kingdom and their enforcement is
obligatory. The least deviation from them is absolute error.

Thou hast written concerning my travel to America. If thou couldst see how
the waves of constant occupation are surging thou wouldst have considered
that time for travel is absolutely lacking; in times of fixed residence
partial rest is even impossible. God willing, I trust, through the bounty
of Baha'u'llah, that as soon as means for the composure of mind and of
heart are provided, I shall determine to journey and shall inform thee
about it.

70: O THOU IGNITED CANDLE! THY LETTER WAS RECEIVED. ITS ...

O thou ignited candle! Thy letter was received. Its contents imparted
spiritual gladness, for they were pervaded by spiritual sentiments and
indicated the attraction of thy heart, attachment to the Kingdom of God
and love for His divine teachings.

Verily, thou showest a high endeavour, hast a pure and sanctified purpose,
wishest naught save the good-pleasure of God, seekest nothing but the
attainment of limitless bounties, and art engaged in the promulgation of
divine teachings and the explanation of abstruse metaphysical problems. It
is my hope that, by the favour of Baha'u'llah, thou and thy respected wife
may daily increase in firmness and steadfastness, so that in that exalted
land ye may become two upraised standards and two resplendent lights.

Extensive travel in October, to the north, south, east and west,
accompanied by that candle of the love of God, Mrs. Maxwell, would be
highly acceptable. My hope is that she may entirely recover; this beloved
handmaid of God is like a flame of fire and thinks day and night of
nothing save service to God. For the present, travel throughout the
northern states, and in the winter season hasten to the states in the
south. Your service should consist of eloquent speeches delivered in
gatherings wherein ye may promulgate the divine teachings. If possible,
undertake at some time a voyage to the Hawaiian Islands.

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