O Servant of the Threshold of Baha'u'llah! Thy letter dated 14 June 1920
hath been received. A letter from some of the members of the Peace
Committee hath also been received and an answer hath been written to them.
Deliver it to them.
It is evident that this meeting is not what it is reputed to be and is
unable to order and arrange affairs in the manner which is befitting and
necessary. However that may be, the matter in which they are engaged is
nevertheless of the greatest importance. The meeting at The Hague should
have such power and influence that its word will have an effect on the
governments and nations. Point out to the revered members gathered there
that the Hague Conference held before the war had as its President the
Emperor of Russia, and its members were men of the greatest eminence.
Nevertheless this did not prevent such a terrible war. Now how will it be?
For in the future another war, fiercer than the last, will assuredly break
out; verily, of this there is no doubt whatever. What can the Hague
meeting do?
But the fundamental principles laid down by Baha'u'llah are day by day
spreading. Deliver the answer to their letter and express the greatest
love and kindness, and leave them to their own affairs. In any case they
ought to be pleased with you, and subject to their approval you may print
and distribute that detailed epistle of mine which hath already been
translated into English.
As to the Esperantists, associate with them. Whenever you find one with
capacity, convey to him the fragrances of Life. In all the meetings
converse about the teachings of Baha'u'llah, because this will be
effective today in the western countries. And if they ask regarding your
belief in Baha'u'llah, you should reply that we consider Him as the
foremost Teacher and Educator of the world in this age, and make clear,
explaining in detail, that these teachings regarding universal peace and
other subjects were revealed by the pen of Baha'u'llah fifty years ago and
have already been published in Persia and India and spread abroad
throughout the whole world. In the beginning all were incredulous about
the idea of universal peace, considering it an impossibility. Further,
speak of the greatness of Baha'u'llah, of the events that took place in
Persia and Turkey, of the astonishing influence that He exerted, of the
contents of the Epistles which He addressed to all the sovereigns, and of
their fulfilment. Also speak of the spread of the Baha'i Cause. Associate
with the Committee of Universal Peace at The Hague as much as possible,
showing them every courtesy.
It is evident that the Esperantists are receptive and thou art familiar
with and expert in their language. Communicate also with the Esperantists
of Germany and other places. The literature which thou circulatest should
deal only with the teachings. The dissemination of other literature is at
present not advisable. My hope is that the divine confirmations may
continually assist thee....
Grieve not over the apathy and coldness of the Hague meeting. Put thy
trust in God. Our hope is that among the people the Esperanto language may
hereafter have a powerful effect. Thou hast now sown the seed. Assuredly
it will grow. Its growth dependeth upon God.