o manifest spiritual and intellectual
perfections. The lights of comprehension, intelligence and knowledge
become perceptible in it and the powers of its soul unfold. Similarly, in
the contingent world, the human species hath undergone progressive
physical changes and, by a slow process, hath scaled the ladder of
civilization, realizing in itself the wonders, excellencies and gifts of
humanity in their most glorious form, until it gained the capacity to
express the splendours of spiritual perfections and divine ideals and
became capable of hearkening to the call of God. Then at last the call of
the Kingdom was raised, the spiritual virtues and perfections were
revealed, the Sun of Reality dawned, and the teachings of the Most Great
Peace, of the oneness of the world of humanity and of the universality of
men, were promoted. We hope that the effulgence of these rays shall become
more and more intense, and the ideal virtues more resplendent, so that the
goal of this universal human process will be attained and the love of God
will appear in the utmost grace and beauty and bedazzle all hearts.

O ye beloved of God! Know ye, verily, that the happiness of mankind lieth
in the unity and the harmony of the human race, and that spiritual and
material developments are conditioned upon love and amity among all men.
Consider ye the living creatures, namely those which move upon the earth
and those which fly, those which graze and those which devour. Among the
beasts of prey each kind liveth apart from other species of its genus,
observing complete antagonism and hostility; and whenever they meet they
immediately fight and draw blood, gnashing their teeth and baring their
claws. This is the way in which ferocious beasts and bloodthirsty wolves
behave, carnivorous animals that live by themselves and fight for their
lives. But the docile, good-natured and gentle animals, whether they
belong to the flying or grazing species, associate with one another in
complete affinity, united in their flocks, and living their lives with
enjoyment, happiness and contentment. Such are the birds that are
satisfied with and grateful for a few grains; they live in complete
gladness, and break into rich and melodious song while soaring over
meadows, plains, hills and mountains. Similarly those animals which graze,
like the sheep, the antelope and the gazelle, consort in the greatest
amity, intimacy and unity while living in their plains and prairies in a