orded fifty years ago in the
Tablets of Baha'u'llah--Tablets which have been printed, published and
spread throughout the world. The teachings of Baha'u'llah are the light of
this age and the spirit of this century. Expound each of them at every
gathering.

The first is investigation of truth,
The second, the oneness of mankind,
The third, universal peace,
The fourth, conformity between science and divine revelation,
The fifth, abandonment of racial, religious, worldly and political
prejudices, prejudices which destroy the foundation of mankind.
The sixth is righteousness and justice,
The seventh, the betterment of morals and heavenly education,
The eighth, the equality of the two sexes,
The ninth, the diffusion of knowledge and education,
The tenth, economic questions,

and so on and so forth. Strive that souls may attain unto the light of
guidance and hold fast unto the hem of Baha'u'llah.

The letter thou hast enclosed was perused. When man's soul is rarified and
cleansed, spiritual links are established, and from these bonds sensations
felt by the heart are produced. The human heart resembleth a mirror. When
this is purified human hearts are attuned and reflect one another, and
thus spiritual emotions are generated. This is like the world of dreams
when man is detached from things which are tangible and experienceth those
of the spirit. What amazing laws operate, and what remarkable discoveries
are made! And it may even be that detailed communications are
registered...

Finally, I hope that in Chicago the friends may become united and may
illumine that city, for therein the dawn of the Cause appeared, and in
this lieth its preference over other cities. Therefore it must be held in
respect; perchance it may, God willing, be freed from all spiritual
afflictions, and may attain unto perfect health and become a centre of the
Covenant and Testament.

71: O THOU BELOVED MAIDSERVANT OF GOD! THY LETTER ...

O thou beloved maidservant of God! Thy letter was received and its
contents revealed the fact that the friends, in perfect energy and
vitality are engaged in the propagation of the heavenly teachings. This
news hath caused intense joy and gladness. For every era hath a spirit;
the spirit of this illumined era lieth in the teachings of Baha'u'llah.
For these lay the foundation of the oneness of the world of humanity and
promulgate universal brotherhood. They are founded upon the unity of
science and re