te ye particular attention to the school for girls, for the greatness
of this wondrous Age will be manifested as a result of progress in the
world of women. This is why ye observe that in every land the world of
women is on the march, and this is due to the impact of the Most Great
Manifestation, and the power of the teachings of God.

Instruction in the schools must begin with instruction in religion.
Following religious training, and the binding of the child's heart to the
love of God, proceed with his education in the other branches of
knowledge.

(From a Tablet--translated from the Persian) [67]

"68: One of the friends hath sent us a letter regarding the school at..."

One of the friends hath sent us a letter regarding the school at
I_sh_qabad, to the effect that, praised be God, the friends there are now
working hard to get the school in order, and have appointed teachers well
qualified for their task, and that from this time forward the greatest
care will be devoted to the supervision and management of the school.

It is likewise my hope that the favours and bestowals of God, the
bountiful King, will encompass you, so that the friends may come to excel
the others in all things.

One of the most important of undertakings is the education of children,
for success and prosperity depend upon service to and worship of God, the
Holy, the All-Glorified.

Among the greatest of all great services is the education of children, and
promotion of the various sciences, crafts and arts. Praised be God, ye are
now exerting strenuous efforts toward this end. The more ye persevere in
this most important task, the more will ye witness the confirmations of
God, to such a degree that ye yourselves will be astonished.

This verily is a matter beyond all doubt, a pledge that shall certainly be
redeemed.

(From a Tablet--translated from the Persian) [68]

"69: The services ye are rendering in support of the Ta'yid School merit
the..."

The services ye are rendering in support of the Ta'yid School merit the
highest praise. It is certain that God in His bounty will send down His
manifold, heavenly blessings upon you.

The believers are in duty bound to establish schools where children can
acquire knowledge, and since these friends have pledged themselves to make
sacrifices in this connection, and are contributing to the support of the
Ta'yid School, 'Abdu'l-Baha in all lowliness and submission offereth
thanks