ssist Us, there would flow out from the
Pen of the Divine Expounder a lengthy exposition of that which hath been
mentioned, and there would be revealed, in the field of arts and sciences,
what would renew the world and the nations. A word hath, likewise, been
written down and recorded by the Pen of the Most High in the Crimson Book
which is capable of fully disclosing that force which is hid in men, nay
of redoubling its potency. We implore God--exalted and glorified be He--to
graciously assist His servants to do that which is pleasing and acceptable
unto Him.

In these days enemies have compassed Us about, and the fire of hatred is
kindled. O peoples of the earth! By My life and by your own! This Wronged
One hath never had, nor hath He now any desire for leadership. Mine aim
hath ever been, and still is, to suppress whatever is the cause of
contention amidst the peoples of the earth, and of separation amongst the
nations, so that all men may be sanctified from every earthly attachment,
and be set free to occupy themselves with their own interests. We entreat
Our loved ones not to besmirch the hem of Our raiment with the dust of
falsehood, neither to allow references to what they have regarded as
miracles and prodigies to debase Our rank and station, or to mar the
purity and sanctity of Our name.

Gracious God! This is the day whereon the wise should seek the advice of
this Wronged One, and ask Him Who is the Truth what things are conducive
to the glory and tranquillity of men. And yet, all are earnestly striving
to put out this glorious and shining light, and are diligently seeking
either to establish Our guilt, or to voice their protest against Us.
Matters have come to such a pass, that the conduct of this Wronged One
hath, in every way, been grossly misrepresented, and in a manner which it
would be unseemly to mention. One of Our friends hath reported that among
the residents of the Great City (Constantinople) he had heard with the
greatest regret someone state that, each year, a sum of fifty thousand
tumans was being despatched from his native land to Akka! It hath not,
however, been made clear who had disbursed the sum, nor through whose
hands it had passed!

Briefly, this Wronged One hath, in the face of all that hath befallen Him
at their hands, and all that hath been said of Him, endured patiently, and
held His peace, inasmuch as it is Our purpose, through the loving
providence of God--exalted be His glory--an