O thou who gazest upon the Kingdom of God! Thy letter was received and we
note that thou art engaged in teaching the children of the believers, that
these tender little ones have been learning The Hidden Words and the
prayers and what it meaneth to be a Baha'i.
The instruction of these children is even as the work of a loving gardener
who tendeth his young plants in the flowering fields of the All-Glorious.
There is no doubt that it will yield the desired results; especially is
this true of instruction as to Baha'i obligations and Baha'i conduct, for
the little children must needs be made aware in their very heart and soul
that "Baha'i" is not just a name but a truth. Every child must be trained
in the things of the spirit, so that he may embody all the virtues and
become a source of glory to the Cause of God. Otherwise, the mere word
"Baha'i", if it yield no fruit, will come to nothing.
Strive then to the best of thine ability to let these children know that a
Baha'i is one who embodieth all the perfections, that he must shine out
like a lighted taper--not be darkness upon darkness and yet bear the name
"Baha'i".