'Abdu'l-Baha hath long cherished the desire that a Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar
be upraised in that region. Praised be God, thanks to the strenuous
efforts of the friends, in recent days the joyful news of this hath been
announced. This service is highly acceptable at the Threshold of God, for
the Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar inspiriteth the lovers of God and delighteth
their hearts, and causeth them to become steadfast and firm.
This is a matter of the utmost significance. If the erection of the House
of Worship in a public place would arouse the hostility of evil-doers,
then the meeting must, in every locality, be held in some hidden place.
Even in every hamlet, a place must be set aside as the
Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar, and even though it be underground.
Now, praised be God, ye have succeeded in this. Engage ye in the
remembrance of God at dawn; rise ye up to praise and glorify Him. Blessed
are ye, and joy be yours, O ye the righteous, for having established the
Dawning-Point of the Praises of God. Verily I ask of the Lord that He make
you standards of salvation and banners of redemption, rippling high over
the valleys and hills.