s Name, and sought the shelter of this most mighty
Revelation. They, however, that have failed to seek this shelter, have
deprived themselves of this privilege, and are powerless to benefit from
the spiritual sustenance that hath been sent down through the heavenly
grace of this Most Great Name. How great the gulf fixed between the one
and the other!...

("Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah", Sec. 93, pp. 189-90) [3]

"4: Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack of a proper education hath,
however,..."

Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack of a proper education hath, however,
deprived him of that which he doth inherently possess. Through a word
proceeding out of the mouth of God he was called into being; by one word
more he was guided to recognize the Source of his education; by yet
another word his station and destiny were safeguarded. The Great Being
saith: Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education
can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to
benefit therefrom....

("Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah", Sec.122, pp. 259-60) [4]

"5: Bend your minds and wills to the education of the peoples and kindreds
of the..."

Bend your minds and wills to the education of the peoples and kindreds of
the earth, that haply the dissensions that divide it may, through the
power of the Most Great Name, be blotted out from its face, and all
mankind become the upholders of one Order, and the inhabitants of one
City....

("Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah", Sec. 154, pp. 333-4) [5]

"6: We prescribe unto all men that which will lead to the exaltation of
the..."

We prescribe unto all men that which will lead to the exaltation of the
Word of God amongst His servants, and likewise, to the advancement of the
world of being and the uplift of souls. To this end, the greatest means is
education of the child. To this must each and all hold fast. We have
verily laid this charge upon you in manifold Tablets as well as in My Most
Holy Book. Well is it with him who deferreth thereto.

We ask of God that He will assist each and every one to obey this
inescapable command that hath appeared and been caused to descend through
the Pen of the Ancient of Days.

(From a Tablet--translated from the Persian) [6]

"7: Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his son
and..."

Unto every father hath been enjoined the instruction of his so