Thou has written regarding the articles and papers which are written by
the believers of God and the forwarding of them to this land for
correction. This servant, on account of the multitude of works and
occupations, hath no time whatever to attend to this matter. If this
articles are read in the spiritual assembly of each city in America and
the printing and spreading of them is advised and approved by the
assembly, it is acceptable. This permission is granted so that those souls
do not become disappointed and may be engaged in the composition and
printing of instructive papers. Mr. ... will arrive here and we will
discuss with him regarding this matter.
Say to Mr. ...: “If he writeth any article and the spiritual assembly of
Washington doth approve its circulation, the spreading will be of good
results.”
His honor ... hath not displayed the slightest shortcoming or omission in
forwarding the letters and papers to this land. Know ye this for a
certainty. Some of the letters have been received, but there hath not yet
been time to answer them; while on the other hand some of them are lost in
the mail. Whatever hath been received, its answer dependeth upon time and
opportunity.
But regarding the articles: These articles must be revised and corrected
by those souls who know the history of the Cause. If they approve their
circulation undoubtedly it will lead to the rapid promotion of the Cause.
For this servant hath no time whatever (to revise those articles).
Regarding the receipt of letters and their early acknowledgment: A new and
complete system is organized. God willing, it will become perfected and
put into execution.
O thou who are firm in the Covenant! Convey the longing greeting of this
servant to his honor Professor .... The association which he hath
organized is acceptable and beloved. God willing, he will become assisted
and the confirmations of the Kingdom of Abha will descend. Today any soul
who is planted, like a tree, along the steam of this divine rose-garden,
will grow and develop through the infinite outpourings. For the rays of
the Sun of Truth will shine forth, the Divine Husbandman will irrigate and
the soul-refreshing breeze will waft from the direction of grace.
Consequently, that tree will find the utmost freshness and delicacy,
producing delicious fruits. Deliver to him the enclosed Tablet.
Thou hast written regarding his honor Mr. .... This personage is a
believer and assured; he is attracted, enkindled and of the utmost
sincerity. The believers of God must have the utmost consideration toward
him; they must not avoid him; they must seek his companionship in a
cheerful manner,. For this servant (Abdul-Baha) is intoxicated with the
wine of servitude and he is happy and joyful in the thralldom of God.
Therefore, all must declare and do whatever is the wish of his heart and
soul. The point is there: The believers must associate with Mr. ... with
joy and love.
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