done
with the greatest tolerance, so that heavenly assistance and divine
confirmation may aid the friends.

214: FOLLOW THOU THE WAY OF THY LORD, AND SAY NOT ...

Follow thou the way of thy Lord, and say not that which the ears cannot
bear to hear, for such speech is like luscious food given to small
children. However palatable, rare and rich the food may be, it cannot be
assimilated by the digestive organs of a suckling child. Therefore unto
every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be given.

'Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can everything
that he can disclose be regarded as timely, nor can every timely utterance
be considered as suited to the capacity of those who hear it.' Such is the
consummate wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits. Be not oblivious
thereof, if thou wishest to be a man of action under all conditions. First
diagnose the disease and identify the malady, then prescribe the remedy,
for such is the perfect method of the skilful physician.

215: MY HOPE FROM THE GRACE OF THE ONE TRUE LORD ...

My hope from the grace of the One true Lord is that thou wilt be enabled
to spread the fragrances of God among the tribes. This is extremely
important....

If thou succeedest in rendering this service thou shalt excel and be the
leader in the field.

216: REST ASSURED THAT THE BREATHINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT ...

Rest assured that the breathings of the Holy Spirit will loosen thy
tongue. Speak, therefore; speak out with great courage at every meeting.
When thou art about to begin thine address, turn first to Baha'u'llah, and
ask for the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, then open thy lips and say
whatever is suggested to thy heart; this, however, with the utmost
courage, dignity and conviction. It is my hope that from day to day your
gatherings will grow and flourish, and that those who are seeking after
truth will hearken therein to reasoned arguments and conclusive proofs. I
am with you heart and soul at every meeting; be sure of this.

217: THE TEACHER, WHEN TEACHING, MUST BE HIMSELF ...

The teacher, when teaching, must be himself fully enkindled, so that his
utterance, like unto a flame of fire, may exert influence and consume the
veil of self and passion. He must also be utterly humble and lowly so that
others may be edified, and be totally self-effaced and evanescent so that
he may teach with the melody of the Concourse on high