O thou ignited candle! Thy letter was received. Its contents imparted
spiritual gladness, for they were pervaded by spiritual sentiments and
indicated the attraction of thy heart, attachment to the Kingdom of God
and love for His divine teachings.
Verily, thou showest a high endeavour, hast a pure and sanctified purpose,
wishest naught save the good-pleasure of God, seekest nothing but the
attainment of limitless bounties, and art engaged in the promulgation of
divine teachings and the explanation of abstruse metaphysical problems. It
is my hope that, by the favour of Baha'u'llah, thou and thy respected wife
may daily increase in firmness and steadfastness, so that in that exalted
land ye may become two upraised standards and two resplendent lights.
Extensive travel in October, to the north, south, east and west,
accompanied by that candle of the love of God, Mrs. Maxwell, would be
highly acceptable. My hope is that she may entirely recover; this beloved
handmaid of God is like a flame of fire and thinks day and night of
nothing save service to God. For the present, travel throughout the
northern states, and in the winter season hasten to the states in the
south. Your service should consist of eloquent speeches delivered in
gatherings wherein ye may promulgate the divine teachings. If possible,
undertake at some time a voyage to the Hawaiian Islands.
The events which have transpired were all recorded fifty years ago in the
Tablets of Baha'u'llah--Tablets which have been printed, published and
spread throughout the world. The teachings of Baha'u'llah are the light of
this age and the spirit of this century. Expound each of them at every
gathering.
The first is investigation of truth,
The second, the oneness of mankind,
The third, universal peace,
The fourth, conformity between science and divine revelation,
The fifth, abandonment of racial, religious, worldly and political
prejudices, prejudices which destroy the foundation of mankind.
The sixth is righteousness and justice,
The seventh, the betterment of morals and heavenly education,
The eighth, the equality of the two sexes,
The ninth, the diffusion of knowledge and education,
The tenth, economic questions,
and so on and so forth. Strive that souls may attain unto the light of
guidance and hold fast unto the hem of Baha'u'llah.
The letter thou hast enclosed was perused. When man's soul is rarified and
cleansed, spiritual links are established, and from these bonds sensations
felt by the heart are produced. The human heart resembleth a mirror. When
this is purified human hearts are attuned and reflect one another, and
thus spiritual emotions are generated. This is like the world of dreams
when man is detached from things which are tangible and experienceth those
of the spirit. What amazing laws operate, and what remarkable discoveries
are made! And it may even be that detailed communications are
registered...
Finally, I hope that in Chicago the friends may become united and may
illumine that city, for therein the dawn of the Cause appeared, and in
this lieth its preference over other cities. Therefore it must be held in
respect; perchance it may, God willing, be freed from all spiritual
afflictions, and may attain unto perfect health and become a centre of the
Covenant and Testament.