I am now viewing the flowers in the little garden and remembering thy rose-like face. This material rose, although it is beautiful and fragrant, yet it cannot be compared with the beauty of the friends. Great is the difference between this fragrance and that of the friends, between the scent of this rose and the fragrance of the love of God. That face of thine which attracts the hearts is far more beautiful and better than this rose, for with that beauty is accompanied illumination. Thy gift is much appreciated and very acceptable. I was made very, very happy and I prayed for thee that thou mayest appreciate the contents and significance of it. Indeed thou hast served in Washington with no will save the will of God in view and thou hast made me happy and attained my pleasure. Hold the spiritual meeting at the stated times and be thou its candle, giving (the friends) such happiness and joy through the glad-tidings of God as will make them joyful and full of ecstasy. Give them all my loving greetings. Surely manifest the utmost love and goodness o the Baltimore friends and organize for them a spiritual gathering. “O thou who art firm in the Covenant!...” O thou who art firm in the Covenant! Great joy was obtained on learning of the harmony and love of the friends. Communication with the friends of various parts is one of the greatest means for spreading the fragrances. The place adjoining Washington, where, during the summer season, the maid-servant of God, Mrs. ........, shall go, if it will not cause any disturbance and doth not become a means of talk among the enemies, the gathering of some of the friends there will be favorable. We must be considerate lest it may cause “sensation” among the people, for some people are weak and should be treated very quietly. However, the gathering of some of the friends there will be a cause of enkindling the fire of the love of God and the organization of a Bahai meeting will be harmless. Every week two or three of the Washington friends should go to Baltimore and endeavor to help and encourage the friends there. As to the seven qualifications (of the divinely enlightened soul) of which thou hast asked an explanation, it is as follows: 1. KNOWLEDGE. Man must attain the knowledge of God. 2. FAITH. 3. STEADFASTNESS. 4. TRUTHFULNESS. Truthfulness is the foundation of all the virtues of the world of humanity. Without truthfulness, progress and success in all of the worlds of God are impossible for a soul. When this holy attribute is established in man, all the divine qualities will also become realized. 5. UPRIGHTNESS. And this is one of the greatest divine attainments. 6. FIDELITY. This is also a beautiful trait of the heavenly man.