ll be in vain. To dust they shall all return, denuded,
depressed, disheartened and in utter despair.

But, praised be the Lord, thou art engaged in that which secureth for thee
a gain that shall eternally endure; and that is naught but thine
attraction to the Kingdom of God, thy faith, and thy knowledge, the
enlightenment of thine heart, and thine earnest endeavour to promote the
Divine Teachings.

Verily this gift is imperishable and this wealth is a treasure from on
high!

177: O LIVING FLAME OF HEAVENLY LOVE! THINE HEART ...

O living flame of heavenly love! Thine heart hath been so fired with the
love of God that from ten thousand leagues afar its warmth and radiance
may be felt and seen. The fire lit by mortal hand imparteth light and
warmth to but a little space, whereas that sacred flame which the Hand of
God hath kindled, though burning in the east, will set aflame the west and
give warmth to both the north and the south; nay, it shall rise from this
world to glow with the hottest flame in the realms on high, flooding with
light the Kingdom of eternal glory.

Happy art thou to have obtained so heavenly a gift. Blessed art thou to be
favoured with His divine bestowals.

The glory of God rest upon thee and upon them that hold fast unto the sure
handle of His Will and holy Covenant.

178: O MAIDSERVANT OF GOD! THY LETTER DATED 9 ...

O maidservant of God! Thy letter dated 9 December 1918 was received. Its
contents were noted. Never lose thy trust in God. Be thou ever hopeful,
for the bounties of God never cease to flow upon man. If viewed from one
perspective they seem to decrease, but from another they are full and
complete. Man is under all conditions immersed in a sea of God's
blessings. Therefore, be thou not hopeless under any circumstances, but
rather be firm in thy hope.

Attendance at the gatherings of the friends is specifically to keep them
alert, vigilant, loving and attracted to the divine Kingdom.

If thou hast a full and eager desire to travel to Phillsburg, Montana,
thou art permitted, perchance thou mayest be able to ignite a candle amid
that group of miners and may make them awake and vigilant so that they may
turn to God and may acquire a share from the Bounty of the divine Kingdom.

179: STRIVE AS MUCH AS YE CAN TO TURN WHOLLY TOWARD ...

Strive as much as ye can to turn wholly toward the Kingdom, that ye may
acquire innate courage and ideal power.