to exalt the Word of God. Indeed, a single deed
performed in this Day is equivalent to the deeds of a thousand years.

20: Both in the Persian and Arabic Writings of ...

(129) Both in the Persian and Arabic Writings of the Primal Point--may the
life of all men be offered up for Him--there are several, nay indeed
numerous passages in which He directs His plea to the exalted court of Him
Whom God shall make manifest, requesting Him to graciously protect the
leaves of the Tree of the Bayan, that they may not fall away but rather
attain their paradise which is the recognition of His Manifestation.

The detailed account you had given about the services she(130) has
performed during the early days of the Faith is entirely true, and
sufficient witness unto it is God. God willing, the services she has
rendered and the hardships she has endured may yield excellent results.
With the utmost humility and devotion we will pray for her at the Holy
Shrine, beseeching divine confirmation and assistance. Likewise, in the
sublime presence of Him Whom God has purposed we will beg earnestly for
His tender solicitude and the outpouring of His special favours.

21: HIS HOLINESS 'ABDU'L-BAHA ASCENDED TO ...

(131) HIS HOLINESS 'ABDU'L-BAHA ASCENDED TO ABHA KINGDOM INFORM FRIENDS.
GREATEST HOLY LEAF.

22: NOW IS A PERIOD OF GREAT TESTS. THE FRIENDS ...

(132) NOW IS A PERIOD OF GREAT TESTS. THE FRIENDS SHOULD BE FIRM AND
UNITED IN DEFENDING THE CAUSE. NAKEZEENS(133) STARTING ACTIVITIES THROUGH
PRESS AND OTHER CHANNELS ALL OVER THE WORLD. SELECT COMMITTEE OF WISE COOL
HEADS TO HANDLE PRESS PROPAGANDA IN AMERICA. GREATEST HOLY LEAF.

23: MEMORIAL MEETING WORLD OVER JANUARY ...

(134) MEMORIAL MEETING WORLD OVER JANUARY SEVEN. MASTER LEFT FULL
INSTRUCTIONS IN HIS WILL AND TESTAMENT. TRANSLATION WILL BE SENT. INFORM
FRIENDS. GREATEST HOLY LEAF.

24: IN WILL SHOGHI EFFENDI APPOINTED GUARDIAN ...

(135) IN WILL SHOGHI EFFENDI APPOINTED GUARDIAN OF CAUSE AND HEAD OF HOUSE
OF JUSTICE. INFORM AMERICAN FRIENDS. GREATEST HOLY LEAF.

25: The hearts of the people of Baha are ...

(136) The hearts of the people of Baha are intensely burning by reason of
the great calamity, and their longing cries are rising up to the Concourse
on High and the angelic dwellers in the Abha Paradise, yet, this day is
the day of service, and this time the time to spread the holy Teachings
far and wide; therefore must