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"Verily, GOD hath made it incumbent upon every soul to deliver His Cause (spread The Message) according to his ability." Baha! o"llah,

"That which is the most important of all the affairs in this Day is to teach the Cause of GOD! You must engage in the diffusion of the Fragrances of GOD, So that ye may impart life to the worlds, illumine the dark regions, confer new existence upon these mouldering, dead bodies, make intelligent and mindful these negligent hearts, Thus may they free themselves from this nether world and soar toward the Universe of the Almichty! "

Apdul Baha.

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BULLETIN NO. 6 Issued by the Teaching Committee Appointed by the Delegates to the Convention.

The correspondence of the past month contains such glowing accounts of the seed sowing of His honor, Jenabe Fazel, that already the spiritual conflagration of this country has been Started. Closely following these accounts are coming

- many letters, in all of which there seems to be the same note of longing for

teachers in nearly every part of the country. The Command of GOD in this Day, according to Baha'o'llah and Abdul 2aha is "to teach the Cause." As we read about the marvellous services of Jenabe Fazel, all will realize how necessary it is for the friends in every Center to make an extraordinary and superhuman effort to arise for the teaching service as never before, not only locally in each Assemoly, but as travelling teachers, if possible. Those who are preparing themselves for this work, will find every opportunity to serve. Thousands and thousands of souls have been attracted to the Cause, They must be fed and nourished continually on the Bread of Life from the Divine Table. The attracted souls will then grow in spiritual Stature through the Creative Words "passed by the Hand of the Divine Servant"; and when they realize how necessary it is to be directly in the life-imparting Rays of the Center of the Covenant they will become truly confirmed as members of the Family of Abdul Eaha: through the Revealed Word and the Mercy of God they will be really lifted intga the Light of this New Day. All will certainly realize the necessity for the "follow-up" work, that the receptive and loving souls who have become so attracted may not feel the chill of the shade but be warmed and continually refreshed through the sunshine of loving service. A letter from iir. Randall tells us how much ilirza Fazel emphasizes the importance of the follow-up work, and also advises "that a teacher must go out as a physician and not as a dogmatist. The teacher must be gentle, wise and sympathetic towards all beliefs." "A new era of Divine consciousness is upon us" truly; there are countless souls ready and who want to be taught, and the call to teaching is unmistakably sure and great. The Singing of the Anthem of the Kingdom must be continued day and night. The Center of the Covenant is ever teaching us, guiding us in the Right Path, that perchance we may become endowed with capacity to point the way to other souls, He has directed us to learn from the "Ideal Sage" and brilliant teacher, Jenabe Fazel, and we can,

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if we will, observe his methods of teaching ané learn from this wise and holy soul, for he has travelled the path before us and has attained unto the zood pleasure of the Lord, If we make ourselves "receptive to his advices and exhortations" we will see why the spiritual atmosphere comes up wherever he is, and why he never antagonizes but always becomes the magnet to attract.

Abdul Baha, in speaking of His visit in this country, said: "My primal object of this long trip was to show, by deed, to the friends of God, that this is the season of teaching the Cause... .. I left everything and travelled throughout the earth to herald the coming of the Kingdom of ABHA."

His txcellency, Jenabe Fazel is following in the Divine Footsteps, and is Galling the people to the Xingdom of God according to the Divine Principles, He is teaching by deed and by word. No wonder he has thousands of listeners!

"Any person desiring to be surrounded by the confirmation of Baha'o'llah, ust arise and teach the Cause, This is the Path!" Abdul Eaha (Star VYol.4,p.251).

In the last regular Bulletin we recorded the work of our blessed teacher in St. John, 3. B. Since which time the Special Bulletin for Canada has reached you, which covered the work in Montreal and other Cities.

From a beautifully written and inspired account by Martha Root, the faithful, we want to quote the following now, and hope soon to publish all of the account in full, God Willing:

"The Call of the Kingdom of GOD has been gloriously sounded through Canada by Abdul Baha Himself, and now through His great and faithful disciple, Jenabe Fazel. The 'Plan' for Canada was unfolded so surely that even the group of workers and the newly awakened souls Were silent with ecstacy over the Divine “usLodies and breathless with the sweet perfumes of realities and significances. It is indeed a New Ace which “invites to this delectable paradise of glory... . :* Faces of many strangers who had seen or heard of Abdul Baha in 1912, in ontiedl, lighted with joy as they heard of Jenabe "azel's coming. Albert Vail came to Montreal also from Chicago. The group spoke before Esperantists, Theosophists, also in the Union Congregational Church, the Unitarian Church, several times in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell, in the Pomeroy home, before the Montreal Woman's Club and other Societies, and before a large gathering in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel ..... . The presentation of the Bahai Revelation by an oriental and occidental from the same platform made an unusual and wonderfully attractive evening each tims. Jenabe Fazel's face is so full of Light and Love, he is so intuitively sympathetic that he just loves people into the Mingdom. He is a remarkably distinguished scholar, and his answers to every kind of question show his universal knowledze, His diplomacy is transcendent. To the philosophers he spoke of Baha'o'llah as the new Divine Philosopher; to the Spiritualists he told Eaha'o'llah's and Abdul Baha's Teachings on the return of the spirit; to the Toronto University students his theme was Saha'o'llah the new Educator; to the business men of Canada he told of Abdul Baha's ork for universal peace and the recognition of Great Britain, We explained 3aha'o'llah's Teachings and how they have transformed the orient. ..... . Each one in the group awakened souls differently, but all worked with Jenabe perfectly. Jenabe Fazel was the great, central spirit."

The article gives a very glowing and spiritual account of the work in St. John, Montreal, Hamilton, Toronto, London, and touches on some valuable work done in Quebec in the way of publicity among the Clubs; though this City was. not visited by the great teacher,

Another quotation from this same article is.of great interest:

"A most conservative estinate would be that mora than 1,500,000 eyes have read of the Bahai Cause through the newspapers of Canada."

One of the most appealing parts of the article is the report about the york in Toronto. The experiences there were unique, marvellous, holy. And Martha

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adds in closing: "Out of Toronto may arise one of the greatest Bahai groups in this western hemisphere,"

Mr. Albert Vail shares with us a few thoughts on the Canada work also, and we quote from his articls, for the more reports we have from the different loving souls who can contribute to our joy in this way, the better, for it keeps us thoroughly informed on the progress of the work and this is what we want. Mr. Vail writes:

"God has bestowed upon me three of tha most marvellous weeks it is posSible to know today upon ths American Continent, for I Was the companion of that glorious teacher, Jenabe fazel, while the Holy Spirit flowed through his words, shone in his face and attracted people of all temperaments and religions. He was like a celestial magnet. ‘Thether it was a Yoman's Club or Zionist congregation in Montreal, a Theosophical Society in Hamilton, a Men's Club in St. Thomas, -- his appeal was equally wonderful. Two hundred people came thru a pouring rain to hear him in London, and most of their faces were luminous with the joy of their response. Mrs, Walter Wright of that City and Martha Root had done wonderful work in preparing the way. An zpiscopalian winister heard him one morning and declared if this be the tahai teaching every one in this house is a Bahai. He preached a sermon on the Cause the next Sunday. At the Canadian Men's Club in “t. Thomas, all were delighted. The Vice-President of the Theosophical Society in Hamilton, after Jenabe Fazel had given them two wonderful addresses and answered questions with dazzling brilliance, declared their Persian guest had given tnem two of the best Theosophical lectures they had ever heard. In the same City Jenabe Fazel spoke to the Spiritualist Church, and their hearts were aglow with joy. ...... The minister of the church saw Abdul 3aha in vision standing by ‘his holiness Fazel' that evening with His three fingers on his cheeks. Jenabe Fazel told her that was a characteristic gesture of Abdul Baha, and was symbolic of the three Bahai Revelators; The Bab, Baha'o'llah and 4bdul Saha, It was a deautiful sign to the Spiritualist winister.

"In each City there Were splendid newspaper articles that brought the Bahai Principles to perhaps hundreds of thousands. t#verywhere Martha Root, whom Fazel calls 'the indefatigable Bahai’ had, by the confirmations of ths Sun of the Covenant, opened the doors, arranged meetings, and talked with the newspaper people with glorious success.

"In Toronto was the most wonderful outpouring.of all. Dr. Watson and Mr, Louis Benjamin, human authors of the “Twentieth Plane" and their friends, had arranged a splendid meeting Sunday afternoon, Noverber 7th, where seven hundred people gathered in a theatre to hear of the New Day on earth. ..... . Jenabe Fazel spoke of the new vision of immortality, and Ahmad Sohrab interpreted with great effectiveness and fluency as he did in all these mestings. ...« «1 « © 2

"Dr. Watson and his family, all of them attuned to the melodies of the heavenly worlds, held a number of meetings in their home where his honor, Jenabe Fazel delighted all the hearts with his radiance and his pure reflection of the divine philosophy and love of Abdul Baha.

"Sunday evening Jenabe Fazel spoke to three hundred Toronto Theosophists With winged words, and started the next morning for Detroit and Cincinnati.

"Dear Manoucher Khan, after beautiful service as interpreter and herald of the Glad-tidings, started Hast in response to a cablegram from the Master that he should enter College.

"Then I came home by the way of London and [Tetroit. In both of these Cities, we had dveautiful meetings. London and Detroit are ablaze with the Light of the New Kingdom. Mrs. Wright of London, Dr. Stiles in Detroit are devoted servants at the Threshold of the Beloved, and a wonderful new group is arising in Detroit."

"The Bountiss of GOD are not monopolized, the Favors of the Lord are not

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His Honor, Jenabe Fazel, started the spiritual work in this country again with great zeal and enthusiasm on arrival in Cincinnati the morning of November 9th, Ahmad's reports, in the "Diary Card" series he is writing, will furnish a brisf but intimate picture of the heavenly services of our loving and holy teacher as he travels about sowing the seeds of Truth in the garden of the hearts.

In a Tablet to Mirza Ahnad dated at Haifa October a 1929, and translated November 14th, Abdul Baha writes:

"Praise be to God that you observe the signs of the Gopi irn nations of Janabe Fazel at every moment........"

Indeed the "signs of confirmation" are evidenced on all sides, and blessed are we if we try and learn all we possibly can while we have the Bounty and Blessing of the presence of this wise teacher in our country.

Annad writes:

Cincinnati, Ohio, Novemosr 9th, 1920.

Jenabe Fazel arrived in Cincinnati this morning about & o'clock. Mrs. Ann Parmerton was at the station to welcome him to this city which was blessed by ~ the presence of the Beloved in 1920. There are many old and firm Bahais here, Mr. Thornton Chase paid them frequent visits in the early days; Dr. Bagdadi; Ali Kuli Khan and other teachers have given talks before large audiences. Mrs, varmerton brought Jenabe to a lovely private hotel owned by Hebrews and practically all the people living in the house are Jews. This was a fine prospect,for it gave Jenabe a good opportunity to speak to them about the Cause, TWo such impromptu mestings were held during the day and much interest was shown toward the Movement. There are uearly 70 people in the house and already a large number have heard concerning this truth. Mrs. Parmerton is an active, zealous and earnest Bahai sister. She has travelled much and illumined many hearts, In the evening there was a meeting for the believers in the home of a friend of Mrs.’ Parmerton, It Was indeed good to see the bright faces of the sincere souls who have turned their hearts to the

Center of the Covenant. Jenabe Fazel gave them an account of the life of Abul Fazl,

and then the discussion Was guided by the invisible power toward those high altitudes Where one hears soft-breathing music and heavenly symphonies, and where one sees the golden sunerise of the new day mounting to flaming peaks. Jenabe told the friends *nc heart-lores and not the folk-lores of the Cause. They saw the wave-swept snore of his innate knowledge and realized that his mind is vocal aS the forest ani choral as the sea.

Cincinnati, Ohio, November 10, 1920.

A fin: day and full of spiritual activities and Jenabe Fazel dispensing the water of knowledge to all those who come to him. At 4 o'clock ‘irs. Myers in whose home we had a meeting last night came with an automobile and took Jenabe and Mrs. Parmerton to the "New Temple Thought". At the head of the "New Thought" is vrs. M. C. &toioer who is also the Editor of the "Right Thinking Magazine." che had invited the teacher from the East because he had a message for her people, The subject of the talk was the "Parliament of Man", Jenabe dwelt in detail on this important problem of this great age and wished all thoss who were in the audience to work for its realization. He spoke clearly and effectively and raised his clarion voice to the height of human consciousness. The president was ver much moved saying that before she had heard of this Cause, she was teaching in New York the identical principles. After answering many questions the mseting came to a close. At 8 p.m., Jenabe gave another talk on the "Ideals of New Age and Physical and Spiritual Healing", in St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. It isa colored church but many white people had come by reading the ads in the papers. Reverend /fr. Oxley introduced the speaker with mch love and veneration. The lecture was deep and satisfactory, the former anid present age contrasted and its

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brilliant ideals enumerated. At the end there were some Salvation Arwy lassies in the Church who asked many yuzstions about “atonement and blood of Christ." They thought the “blood of the lamb" had washed away all their sins. Jenabe made it s0 plain to them in a gentle manner that the spirit and teachinzs of Christ and living by them will save humanity, but they were not satisfisd. At last the minister got up and told them that ws Christians for 2000 years were zoing to churg) praying to Christ and coming out to kill now this prophst from the Fast teaches us! It is enough. We must apply those principles. A rising vote of thanks was ? tendered to the Persian philosopher, and afterwards Bahai literature was distributed, the minister, himself taking a dig bunch for those who were not pressnt.

| Cincinnati, Ohio, November 11, 1920,

The Bahai Cause in Cincinnati is well-established. Almost all the Ezhai Speakers have visited the city and large meatings held, at various centers. The Bahais themselves are most loving and kind. In order to make thse meetings of Jenabe Fazel successful, they nad published about 1000 handbills giving ths dates, subjects ana places and distributed in four churches, drug stores, and Chamoer of Commerce, Hotels, etc. They had also published the 12 principles in a leaflet for wide distribution. Thus these two actions are worthy of emulation by all other bahai centres where Jenabe will stay for a few days. Every one must become a Spiritual warrior in this divine caapaign and do his utuost to orine the Cause to the atteution of the public. No stone must be left unturned, no effort must remain unattempted. The schedules will be followed to the best of sxactuess and the surjects of the talks are all comprshensive. Ths power of the Xingdom is with the workers. Today Jenabe and ifirs. Parmerton called at the Editorial office of Times Star and the Editor had an intervisw which was published in the afternoon with his photograph. In the afternoon and evening he zave two glorious talks in the New Thought Temple on the "Ideals of tue Age" from a philosophic standpoint. It was a poem from first to last, a dsavtiful anthem sung by the angels. His talk on "Thy the present day religions have lost their power" appealed to the New Thought memoers, for they come out of Orthodoxy and realize the fresdom and the expansion of conscience. Jenave zave 9 reasons why the religions have fallen into decadence and degeneration. They were strong, logical proofs, undeniable and true, The New Thought people accept all the Teachings. The President in the morniie had read in her class from the Bahai litsrature and is vonderfully attracted. She is coing to study the Cause more dseply and lecture on the Parliamant of Man from the Bahai staudpoint. Aiter the lecture they asked zany questions and were most pleased with the answers. They expressed the desire to send to Persia their tagazine "The Right Thinkinz". Their Temple is circular and finely built. Thsy do lots of good.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Noveiber 12, 1¢2v.

The girst cold day out the heart of Jesnabe Fazel is warm with the fire of the Love of God, the flames of devotion rising to the height of beauty anc exhilaration. wWrs, Fales from Dayton had coms to visit Jenave Fazel and-<ince yesterday she had a feast of the soul. ‘She is so anxious that the teacher visit Dayton and give a talk sither in her home or in some Church, therefore when iiiss Martha Root arrived this morninz on her way to St. Louis, after consultation deCided to go back with her to Dayton and see whether they can arranse a meeting for Sunday. In the afternoon Mrs. Parmerton's nephew took Jenabe in his auto fora ride around the parks and the residences of the city. The ride lasted more than 2 hours and the interesting sizshts zave a good impression. At 8 o'clock the lecture on "Palestine during the Days of Reconstruction" was siven before an audience in the Unitarian Church. Again the minister here has deen a college mate of Mr. Vail, knows Mr. Reuwey quite well and is very interested in the Bahai Cause and the Temple. He was clad to sc2 that the Eahai literature was distributed amongst the members. Jenabe in his lecturs dwelt on the physical and spiritual regeneration of Palestine; that altho its physical life is undergoing zreat changes thru the

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Zionist efforts, English administration, building of schools, constructing railroads -- it8 Spiritual life is being perfected through the Great Teacher Abdul Saha -- who lives at the foot of Mt. Carmel aud assembles in his Home of Peace all the religions and nations of the earth with perfect amity and love. This prodlem of reconstructing the life of the world is pressing itself upon modern conscience and the urge of the spirit will bring us face to face with its solution in the Bahai Wovement. The Minister was enraptured with the talk and himself asked wany intelligenz .usétions. | member exclaimed: "This was the finest Unitarias lecture I have ever heard!" | Cincinnati, Ohio, November 15, 1920.

Like the fountain of the pure water of life, the clear Teachings flow from his heart to quicken the dead souls and to refresh the withered spirits. Cincinnati during the past few days received the baptism of fire and the large meetings held in the Sew Thouzht Temple, Colored Church, Unitarian Church, etc., Will yield infinite results. Tonight being the last day of Jenabe in this city, a meeting was held in the home of one of the dear friends. Hs spoke to ther about the intimate, swest things in the life of the Centre of the Covenant; he filled them with dis light, made them feel His humanity and divinity and intoxicated with the wine of His Love. Hs advised them to study the Teachings and to hold regular meetings, "Too many rules" he said "will drive the spirit away. Be Simple. ce natural. The disciples of Christ did not have any rules but they taught thousands. Encourage everyone. Be learners during all the days of your lives. Work for the spiritualization of mankind. When a physician is called out to treat a patient, he should never look at the color of the ill one. His duty ig to treat the disease no matter to what nationality, race or religion he may belong. Abdul Baha is your example. Humanity must ever strive to rise to his ! Stature of spiritual perfection. To teach means to learn, to learn means to act, to act means to serve, to ssrve means to love, to love means to sacrifice, to Sacrifice means to die, to die means to live, to live méans to moyvs, to move means to rise beyond all limitations, to abide in the presence of unchangeable Livinity. When a soul attains to this celestial height in the Cause of Baha'o'llah, the praise of the people will be looked upon as blame and their blame as praise. You must always dwell in this noble mansion, ever walk in this highway, always illumined with this light, ever attuned to this etherial music." The friends were cheered through his discourse, uplifted by his words and elevated through his example. While refreshment was passed questions were asked and answered and at the close everyone read a Hidden word and Jenabe chanted a prayer of Abdul Eaha in the original. It was half past eleven when he returned home with the sacred words . of "Ya Baha =1 Adha" on his*lips. A glorious day and night with a glorious ending.

Dayton, Ohio, November 14, 1920,

Without doubt these are great days for the promotion of the Cause in America, The true teacher is in our midst; the Confirmations of the Kingdom are descending upon him; the doors of opportunities are being opened, and the be-= lievers of GOD are putting forth every effort to unlock many gates, so that Jenabe Fazel-way enter therein with humility and love. He was up this morning at 6 o'clock, and with irs, Parmerton went to Dayton. About 9:30 he arrived in the station, and Mr. E. N. Fales welcomed him with open heart. He was taken to the house where already a large number of people had arrived, amongst them a Professor of Theology and a Russian scientist. Jenade talked for an hour on the Universal Influence of the Bahai Cause. They were much impressed, and the Prof. of Theology was greatly attracted and desired books on the Movement. At 11:30 he was whisked in an auto to the Unitarian church where Rev. Arthur L. Weatherby was giving a sermon on the “Arrival of the Pilgrims in New England," After his talk Jenade was introduced and he spoke on "The Ideals of the New 4ze" for forty minutss. There were about three hundred people in the church, and as Jenabe continued to

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Speak, One could see the rising of spiritual emotions. very one came afterwards to the front to shake hands and express thanks. A young man and his wife told Jenabe that he knew rs. Parsons and the Bahai Cause; that one season he was in Dublin tutoring her son. He is now teaching in the Dayton public schools, Re turning to Mrs. Fales, a bounteous lunchson was served, aother informal westing was hela, and at 2:45 Jenabe returned to Cincinnati to take the train for Louisville. Martha in the waiting roo. of the Station is writing her articles for the Dayton Journal and Herald. Yssterday's editions of these two papers had illustrated articles, The Truth is Decoming manifest in all parts of the world.

"Sis honor, Fazel, is verily of the utmost sincerity, without any desire Save service to the Cause of God!" (From a Tablet of Abdul Baha to Geo. Latimer, dated September 17, 1920).

The following general report of the work in Cincinnati, written sy Mrs. Ann Parmerton is of such creat value and historic interest that we feel the urge to publish it:

"The anxiously awaited day has come and gone, for Tuesday, Novemoer 9th, his honor, fazel ‘fazandarani and Mirza Ahmad Sohrab arrived in Cincinnati, and how I wish my letter might convsy to you ths blessings of their visit here.........en. Turing their five days stay, we lived in a spiritual atmosphere. All -saterial things Seemed to vanish in the radiant light and love emanating from this creat teacher. . . . . and in his presence, how the Yords of our Fsloved, Abdul Baha, about him impressed themselves deep into my being." (Here Mrs. Parmerton quotes the Utterances of Abdul Paha about Jenabe Fazel which have been shared several tinss). "One had to be but a short time in his presence to consciously realize why hs is one of the 'eiect', for he manifested a perfect spirit of severance and Sincerity, his sermons were indsed 'eloyuent', and as they were interpreted by Mirza Ahwad into veautiful English, they gave forth a living vibration that I felt “USt yuicken every one. ... . and as hs answered yuestions, how that radiant Suille of love ani patience bore witness that he is the 'essence of humility and subuission.' Over and over again the Words of Abdul Eaha in a Tablet to Ahmad would come to me! 'You must exercise toward him (Tazel) the utmost respect and co:-Sideration, and placing your hands in each others, oecoms ye engaged in the promotion of the Word of GOD.' Ths blessed Yords have brouzht with the presence of this holy teacher a new dDaptism of the spirit, I hope, for every ons. I know it has to ue, and the ocean of God's Love surging within me, sends forth a call to every Bahai brother and sister with an intensified love and longing, for a unity so perfect, a co-operation so completes, a bond of affection so sincers, that the entire cody of believers may de scintillating with the glory of the Xingdom, and uniting with superhuman efforts with His honor, Fazel, that the entire Occident may become refulzent with the Glory of the Pure Vhite Light of the Bahai Revelation, for this is the Light before which all other Lights grow dim. I am very sure each firm Lahai appreciates oeyond the power of words, the privilege of participating in this great work; and in recognition of Abdul Baha's Love and Bounty in sending to us this able teacher and sanctified soul, no effort should Seem toc much, no sacrifice too sreat to prove our gratitude."

Mrs. Parmerton then tells us of the splendid publicity work; of the wide distribution throughout the City of the prozrams and the leaflets which the friends had printed, and which we have shared quite generally with the different Assemblies. The report continues:

"His honor, Fazel, gave five public lectures and two talks in private homes. ... .. AS Jenabe Fazel presented his wonderful Message of Glad-tidings and the Bahai solution of every problem, is it any wonder that Mrs, Stoiber; the New Thought leader, Dr, Malich, the Unitarian “linister, Dr. Oxley, the «piscopal minister (colored) and the young students from the Hebrew Thsolozical College, ex

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pressed almost identically the same thought, namely: Prof. Fazel has a big message for our people and the world at large. You can imagine the degree of interest when I tell you that all Bahai books in the circulating library are out, and I sent to Miss Lesch for more copiesi Jsnabe Fazel and Ahmad were guests of the Cincinnati Assembly during their visit; and how it reminded us of those blessed days in November 1912 when the Center of the Covenant and His party were here, and how our Beloved Abdul Baha brought to us the Breath of the Holy ‘pirit and in those sweet and tender tones of encouragement, said: ‘Be not discouraged, fear not, for the day will surely come when the Banner of Baha'to'llah's Love and Power wili be floating over your City.' 'And truly it seemed that day had arrived during the visit of His honor, Fazel, and Mirza Ahmad... ." The re port further relates how the spiritual guidance and confirmations continued throughout the visit at every instant; how Mrs, Fales of Dayton arrived and wanted to arrange a program in her City, but she was not sure of being able to do so without assistance; how our faithful Martha Root unexpectedly arrived, how a plan was hurriedly evolved and Mrs. Fales and Martha left for Dayton, and through the direct confirmations of the Holy Spirit were able to prepare the way, and Jenabe Fazel made the trip to Dayton on Sunday where he delivered a heavenly Sermon, at the Unitarian Church and gave a privates talk in ths home of Mr. and Mrs, Fales both before and after the public mesting. The Dayton newspapers published splendid articles written by Martha Root. In closing her beautiful account of the visit of Jenabe Fazel in Cincinnati, Mrs. Parmerton writes: "While We were having our last meal with the friends, my heart saddened at the thought of separavion, but I yuickly realized that I should rejoice, for they “ere going to other Cities to make many hearts glad and happy; to quicken souls into new life, and to accomplish for the Master, the work He has willed them to do."

The tender and divine have of Abdul Eaha is demonstrated once again in the following precious "ords from His pen:

Extract from the Tablet of Abdul Baha to Mirza Ahmad Sohrab. Received in Cincinnati, November 93, 1920:

"I love thee, and because I loved thee, I kept thee near myself as wy companion for a long time, Truly I say thou art laboring, thou art displaying effort, thou art in a state of sbulition. It is My hope that the Blessed Perfection may recompense thee, and there is no doubt whatsoever that He will do it. In brief, be thou happy; be thou rejoiced; rest thou assured. I have the utmost love for thes, and it is with the intensity of that love that I write these now this Tablet."

Through the medium of these beautiful reports, let us continue our travels with Jenabs Fazel and Mirza Ahnzai. ‘That a blessed privilege is ours!

From Cincinnati the party proceeded to Louisville, Ky., and were the guests there of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Christine at their home, 125 "7. Ormsby Ave. Ahmad's "Diary Cards" fill us with joy as we gather the pearls of wisdom from the illuminating talks of His ii Jenabe Fazel, which he shares with us: :

125 ‘7. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky. November 15th, 1920,

The spiritual work started in Louisville with a gemiine earnestness and enthusiasm. When Jenabe Fazel accompanied by Miss Root arrived last night, Mrs. Christine and her son, “ir. Gregory and Dr. and Mrs, Murphy were in the station to welcome him. He was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christine whose guest he will be during his sojourn in this city. The host and hostess were charmingly hospitable and had done everything to add to the joy of service. A late supper was served and Jenabe was welcomed with heart-felt feeling. This morning at 10 o'clock as per arrangement, people came and a most spiritual talk was delivered on

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this spiritual dispensation. The listeners were enraptured with these brilliant ideals of the Kingdom. They soared toward the clear expanse of heaven and their eyes were opened to the light of day. At 3 o'clock Fazel called on Mr, L. Cook, whose lower half body is in a state of paralysis and is rolled around in a chair, but whose mind is as active as possible. He is an inventor, a lecturer and a most graceful speaker. Through sheer perserverance and work he has achieved a nation wide fame and has invented a ship for Ohio river which is different than any so far placsd on the market. For two hours these two men of the East and the Test spoke and exchanged viaws on politics, religious, history and the cahai Revelation. They found many things in common, Mrs. Cook is a beautiful and charming soul, whose unselfish love and devotion to him is a source of constant admiration. At 7 o'clock the Reporter of Journal called and had a long and instructive interview. Already a few articles have appeared in the Press. At 8 o'clock Major Moore, the ex-consul of Persia in San Francisco paid his respectful visit to Jenabe Fazel. He knowWs rs. Goodall, Cooper, Ali Kuli Xhan, anda many other Bahais. His wife is much interested in the Cause. At $ o'clock Fazel gave a detailed lecture before a large gathering of young men and women of Hebrew association on the Progress of the Jews in Persia, They listened to the account of the advancement of their race under the influence of the Dahai Movement with rapt attention. Dear "Mother Bescher" who is here and Mr. Gregory accompanied him with appropriate remarks, It was a glorious meeting. Love to everybody. 125 7, Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Ky. November 16, 1920. | It is indeed the wonder working power of Abdul Eaha that this gateway tc the South has opened its doors to the Messenger of Peace and Light. The Courrier Journal, the Times and the Post had articles -- one of them commencing its opening paragraph with "Allaho Abba" as a greeting from Jenabe Fazel to the people of Louisville. At 10 o'clock a number of truth seekers arrived at the home of :frs, Christine and Jenabe was asked to give the spiritual interpretation to the 24th Chapter of St. Matthew. The explanation threw a flood of light over this much discussed subject and the ladies were illumined with the mystic rays of the sun of Truth. At 12 o'clock, Jenabe was invited to give a talk at Tyisr Hotel before The Optimist Club. There were 300 representative man of all the trades and professions present. Mrs. Parson's leaflets were placed on the side of each plate. Jenabe Fazel spoke for 20 mimutes on the "Optimist Club" founded ty Baha'o'llah 70 years ago in Persia. “Optimism is the reigning spirit of the age" he said. The President of the club in introducing the Persian scholar said: "Gentlemeu: If we cannot produce good speakers in Louisville or the United States we go to Asia and bring them for you." The audience was one mass of cheer and plaudits at the end of the speech. At 7 o'clock Jenabe Fazel was the zusst at the dinner of Altrusa Club, an organization of business ani professional women, The dinner was at the Cortland Hotel. Here the Big Eens vere placed by the side of the plates and the diners were reading the booklets before dinner started. The lecture of the awakening of women in Persia was given with vitality and Spiritual insight, It lasted one hour and for about half an hour innumerable questions Were asked. The women Were simply enraptured with the progressive lecture. They could not express their thanks enough. Ars. Baird, the President introduced Jenabe Fazel with all the graces of Oratory and the sincerity of the heart and the members of the Club, expressed their thanks unanimously to Jenabds who gave them such a splendid spiritual talk. There is no doubt that the Cor firmation of the spirit is descending upon Louisville and Mrs. Christine is in toxicated with the wine of divins love. She is Gcd-+inspired. 125 7. Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Ky. Novewoer 17, 1920, Mrs, Exasa Stott is one of tho few firm Bahais of the first period. She

[Page 10]came three years ago to Louisville and as a result of her coming the Cause was introduced and established in the heart. Through her Mr. Gregory spoxe to many people, then lirs. Louise Eoyle of Washington came last year and talked with and confirmed them. Now Jenabe Fazel has come with his divine power and all -=- conquering love and like magic the walls of Jericho have fallen and all obstacles removed. This morning at 10, a large number of important women, each one of whom being a leader in certain lines came, and Jenabe, after giving a most glorious talk on the oneness and eternality of ‘the spirit, answered all their yuestions and rent assunder the veils of all their doubts. They were made happy by the shining of the Sun of Reality. At 12 o'clock he was taken to Henry Waterson Hotel to speak to the members of Xiwanis Club at lunchson. There were fully 200 present, each one a representative of a distinct trade and profession -=- thus dy speaking to them it is as though you have spoken to all the paople of Louisville, The talk was well received and the interest was keen, The Big Ben was distributed amongst all of them. After luncheon a man came to Jenabe and said he nad met Abdul Baha in New York and had dined with him. From the hotel the teacher was taken to the house of Dr. “urphy, a splendid, colored Pahai, and from 3 to 10 p.m... believers and inyuirers arrived and informal discussions held. Nine Bahais sat around the tabie, including Miss Root and Mr. Gregory. A wave from ths sea of the Spirit swept over those who were present. <A minister of the Gospel who has been in India became alive with the talk of the teacher and will deliver his message to a gathering of the ministers. Mother Beecher is zoins to-stay here and water the Seeds sown by Jenabe Fazel. Altogether it was a day of work and teaching, Every one was happy, the fragrances of the zarden of Apbha were diffused, the giories oi the Kingdom became revealed. In Dr. Murphy's, Jenabe spoke on the verse: "Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." It was indesd an illuminating exposition.

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Louisville, Ky. |

Novemoer 18th, 1920.

This was a most busy day of the whole trip and one of the most spiritual,

Jenabe Fazel had to give five lectures from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. It will take pages to describe the details in its merest outline, In the morning he spoks to Mrs. Christine's Class on the need of waterial and divine Education. At half past eleven he delivered an impressive lecture at Mary Anderson Theatre on the "Evidences of life after death," before several hundred listeners, The Editor of the Louisville Herald introduced him as the saze, at whose feet they were all going to sit, to learn, the wisdom of the zast. After the lecture many vital yuestions vere asked and literature distributed. The manager of the theatre although charging other people $300 for its use -- he had given it to the Bahsis freely and asked “rs, Christine if in the future she has other speakers, he will be glad to give it to her. At 3 o'clock he was taken to the first Unitarian Church, whose minister is Dr. Akin. Jenabe talked on the subject: "Thy the religions of the past have lost their powers!" ending it with a recitation of the Bahai Principles. <A woman of 96 years had come to listen to the lecture. She said afterward: "This was a splendid Unitarian sermon. I enjoyed it." At 7:30 "Business and Professional Yomen's Club" held their meeting in Courtland Hotel and Jenabe spoke particularly on the life of Kurateul-Ayne ‘vhich was an inspiration to all those who heard it. The large hall was cver-crowded. At 8:40, Mf. Gregory and Doctor Vurphy took Jenabe to Evangelical Luthsran Church in Clifton, a suburb of Louisville to speak on “Social Justice," early 400 men and women, boys and girls were present. They all listened with the greatest pleasure and as they are nostly Socialists, their questions at the end of the talk were of that nature. Many a Big fen was given away. This has been the iiost systematic campaign so far for once the interest was aroused, the literature was at hand. One vould like to write a chapter on this one day, for sach event vas very important. ‘Jay the

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favors of Abdul saha descend contimally. 125 %, Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Ky. November 19, 1920.

The last day in Louisville and the glorious spiritual work of Jsnabe Fazel, not exactly brought to a close, but transferred to other laborers in the Vineyard: "Ye came here", hs said "to plough the ground and sow the seeds, now those friends who remain behind mst water them." At 10 o'clock many people cane to Mrs. Christine's home and the teacher spoke on the recognition of Truth. They were all interested. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs, Hardy took Jenabe for a ridé through the Park and Camp Taylor, where 90,000 soldiers were trained for the Torld Yar. All the immense barracks were deserted. At 5:30, Mrs, Cook came and carried Jenabe to her home for dinner with Mr. Cook. It was a most delightful occasion to speak with this genius who has never walked one step in his life,

At sight o'clock a lecture was delivered in the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, The iinister and the audience were deeply moved and appreciated tne ideals expressed. At 5 o'clock Jenabe went to Parr's Rest, an old ladies' home, and spoke to about 50 women who are all above sixty. During the day, the beloved teacher said: "There are 9 classes of Bahais, 1. Those who listen; 2. Those who understand; 3. Those who become interested; 4. Those who accept the principles; 5. Those who become attracted; 6. Those who believe in the Manifestation; 7. Those who live in accord with the teachings; 8. Those who arise to serve the Causej 9, Those who sur=render self before the Will of God." The days expended in Louisvills are never

to be forgotten. Other teacners no doubt will come to water the seeds Jenabe

Fazel has sown, Many people now know what the Bahai Cause stands for. Mrs, Christine like a sweet angel, Mrs, Cook like a bird of paradise, :f®. Gregory like a joy-bringer, Mother Beecher like a sympathetic mother and all other friends like the army of God worked and prepared the ground for Jenabe Fazel.

We are asked continually to publish as much as possible of the reports of the friends as they reach us from time to time, and we are only too happy to respond, sharing in this way one of the most brilliant records of spiritual achievement.

lfrs, Christine of Louisville, writes of the work there as follows:

“Our wonderful visitors have come and gone, and while their presence with us is now but a sacred memory, their influence for good will be strong in the hearts of their hearers for a long, long time to come. Hundreds were spiritually qguickened and have a yearning for a better understanding of the Divine Revelation. Love and harmony were cardinal blessings which everyone felt so strongly.

"Every morning a meeting was held at 125 West Ormsby Avenue at 10 o'clock and the wonderful spirit of our distinguished Teacher, Mirza Fazel, imparted Wisdom to those present in a way that met the needs of each,

"Monday evening, November 15th, Mirza Fazel and “Mirza Ahmad fohrab spoke before the Young Men's Hebrew Association to a deeply interested audience on 'The Progress of the Jews in Persia". The following letter was received from Mr. Cohen, Secretary of the Association: 'I desire to express my appreciation to you for the privilege of having Wirza Jenabe Fazel speak in our Association last Monday night. Those who heard him enjoyed the talk immensely and I am glad it was through you that we were able to have this lecture in our building.'

"Tuesday at noon our distinzuished speakers addressed the 'Optimist Club' at the Tyler Hotel, to an audience of about three hundred men, on 'The Solution of the Economic Problem.’ Most cordial and enthusiastic was the reception accorded them. At six o'clock the members of the Altrusa Club were addressed. This was a remarkable body of women assembled at their annual banquet.

"On Vednesday the 17th they addressed another body of business men at a luncheon given by the Xiwanis Clubj to an audience of about three hundred at the

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Watterson Hotel; and again when our wonderful speaker's delivered their message of brotherly love and unity the same cordiality and courtesy that had been extended WaS again nanifest. In the afternoon a reception was accorded them by Doctor Murphy and his wife, which was followed by a dinner and talk at eight o'clock to the colored people.

"Thursday, November 18, at 11:30 o'clock.in the morning his honor, Fazel Spoke at Keith's Mary Anderson Theatre, through the courtesy of its Manager, Mr. George F. Simpson; subject 'New Zvidences of Life After Death", A most intelligent and interested audience attended, and at the close of the address there were wany varied and interesting questions. His Honor, Jenabe Fazel was introduced by Mr. Jonas, Editor of the Louisville Morning 'Herald'. Too mch cannot be Said in praise of the marvelous ability of Mirza Ahmad Sohrab who interprets the

‘words and the spirit of the Teacher and with a continuity which does not break

the chain of thoughts. ‘Mirza Sohrab is also exceedingly brilliant. At 2:30, before the Woman's Alliance of the Unitarian Church another one of Mirza Fazel's universal and unifying Talks was given, and as on all the previous occasions those Seeking Truth Eternal hovered around the speakers loath to leave until they had received all the Truth they were capable of assimilating. To an audience of about two hundred they spoke again 'On the Women's Movement in Persia’ at the regular meeting of The Business and Professional 'Yoman's Club, here as elsewhere the interest was very keen for the spiritual messages were woven all through the discourse. The fifth address of this day was delivered at the Clifton Evangelical Lutheran Church; subject 'The Ideals of the New Age’.

"The fina] talk of the day was given at Quinn's Chapel before the colored people. A large audience attended. An appreciative interest was again manifested.

The following account by Mr. Louis G. Gregory of the brilliant work of the Great Teacher, will be read with profit and joy:

"It gives me great joy to tell you that Mighty Confirmations attended the visit here of Jenabe Fazel. His work in every direction was a brilliant success. He was ably seconded by Mirza Ahmad, Martha Root and Mother Beecher.

The local friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Christine, Dr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Emma B. Stott, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and all the others brought forth their best treasures of heart and soul. Each one played his part in a loving spirit and with hearty good will. Altho upon arrival here we heard of mountains of difficulty, they

have cleared away as mists before the rising sun.

"Jenabe Fazel, Miss Vartha Root and Mirza Ahmad arrived Sunday evening. Five of the local friends including their hostess, met them at the station. They were escorted to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Christine, who with every kindness and consideration entertained them during the week. Every morning at 10 o'clock a meeting was held in their home. This attracted a widening circle of Truth seekers who asked many questions which were answered with great wisdom by the teacher. From day to day they would be joined at lunch or invited out by some of the friends ef Mr. and Mrs. Christine and this time would be improved for teaching. On Monday evening the meeting was at the Young Men's Hebrew Association, where they had a most appreciative audience of Jews of both sexes. The subject was the Progress of the Jews in Persia. The speaker was faithful to the subject, but with great skill improved it to give the Message. He showed how the intense prejudices against the Jews had come to an end and their progress and freedom -- religious, scientific and waterial -- were wonderful in the New Day, inaugurated by Bahdo'llah, The audience gave enthusiastic.signs of approval. On another day he addressed the Kiwanis Club. When told that the name meant trade, -- he took it as a subject, showing the value to the world of commerce and using as a rich illustration the Divine Comaerce of Baha'o'llah, which through the medium of kind deeds, the abandonment of prejudices and the establishment of universal ideals was bringing the whole world into oneness and love. One of his brilldant addresses was to a Club

[Page 13]at the Henry "aterson Hotel. On another occasion he met the Yomen's Suffrage Club of two hundred, picturing to them the wonderful life of Kurrateuwl-Aine for their inspiration to the highest ideals. Through influential friends a meeting was arranged at the Keith's Theatre and Mr. Jonas, ' Editor of the Daily Herald, preSided and introduced the spsaker, The subject was 'New Proofs of the Life Beyoni,' The audience was charmed and eagerly sought the Bahai literature. On ednesday afternoon, Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Murphy held a reception in honor of the Persians. This was followed by a dinner and later a meeting for many friends and seskers. Among those present was a Presbyterian Minister, who listened with deep interest to the proofs of Prophethood, including both Christ and the Manifestation of this day» He took a Message to the Ministers' Alliance.

"One afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. C. Lee Cook arranzed an audience which lasted more than two hours for Janabe Fazel and a few other friends. The converSation between these two great and brilliant souls, Mirza Fazel and Mr. Cook, was more wonderful than pen can describe. lr. Cook, man of genius, man of large affairs, inventor, artist, cripple from his earliest years so that he has only partial use of his upper limbs and none of his lower, -- found himself in hearty accord With the Pahai teachings as brilliantly presented by the great teacher. Religion and science, universal orotherhood, divine inspiration, the abandonment of creeds, etc., Were some of the subjects under discussion. On a later day the Persian visitors were invited to dine by Mr. and Mrs. Cook. The use of their auto and many other courtesies vere showered upon the friends by these two great souls who have long been Bahais in spirit, free from human prejudices and with only love in their hearts for all their fellow deings, Their watchword is service.

"Another address was delivered at the Optimist's Club, another at the Parr Home for refined aged women and still another at the Clifton Lutheran Church. These were arranged through the activity of wrs. Stott. At the last named meeting, the audience was composed of Socialists and Jenabe Fazel again proved his genius and divine inspiration as a teacher. He gave the Messaze in Such a way that the most radical socialist was not disappointed, yet all were mellowed by the power of love, Truly he conquered the socialists.

"Besides the address to a colored and white group at the “Vurphy's home. Janabe Fazel last night addressed a colored Methodist Church. iMany of them before the meeting expressed vigorous dissent when they knew that a foreigner was to speak to them instead of the usual order of their class meetings. But when Jenabe Fazel got started, with the oneness of humanity as his theme, they punctuated various parts of his address with a chorus of 'Amens!' indicating their approval with Methodist style and fervor. The address before the Club of Unitarian women was a plea for simplicity in the worship of one God for the whole human family. I am greatly pleased and grateful for the establishment of the work in Louisville. Praise be to God."

After fulfilling a few engazements in Louisville, Mr. Gregory resumed his work as a travelling teacher, especially for the Southern district, and left for Memphis, Tenn. From there he will visit many Cities and towns throughout the South, and will not only spread the Glad-tidings, but will endeavor with heart and soul to prepare the way for the coming of the great visit of Jenabe Fazel to this section. Others later on may also travel in the South, for much preparation is necessary in the 16 States of the Southern field andcovering a wide territory.

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Ahmad's beautiful report in his “Diary Card" series relative to the farewell at Louisville and the approach to another City and a new field of service, is the perfect link in the story connecting the two. Je quote it in full:

"In these great Cities of Anerica, Jenabe Fazel does not rest for one. moment. Day and night he is busy proclaiming the Message of the Kingdom, bestowing

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life to the dead. He is the lover of Abdul Baha and a joy-bringer. This morning he got up early. Mrs. Christine and her dear husband had prepared a lovely breakfast; and about seven o'clock Mrs. Cook arrived with her car. The departure was sad, for Jenabe had learned to love them all, but all this separation and union is for the sake of the Beloved. At 8 o'clock the train pulled out of the Station, and the outlines of a new field became more and more apparent. On the way he spoke with a number of souls who were attracted and literature given to them. In the course of explanation with an inquirer, he said: ‘From the time that man is born, to the moment he expires his last breath, he must be educated. There are five schools thru which the children of man must go. From each they must be duly graduated. They must learn the lessons of one school in order that they may de permitted to register their names in another, The first school is the womb of the mother; the second is the lap of the mother; the third is home and the influence surrounding it; the fourth is the school and college; the fifth the University opened by the Manifestations of God in different ages. The wise and perfect wan is he who is graduated from the last. Our duty in this Cycle is to get scholars for the University of God.'

"The train passed all day thru interminable cultivated plains, till at 6:15 p.m., it entered the Union Station. Miss Martha Root was radiantly happy welcoming the teacher to St, Louis, Ha was taken to the Plaza Hotel. At & o'clock a reporter of the Post-Dispatch arrived, and had a very interesting interview. Later Mrs. Barbee called with a basket of fruits for the great teacher, expressing her joy and gratitude at his coming. The list of addrasses are printed on a card and twelve hundred distributed. iverything is now ready for a wonderful work. Tomorrow the first lecture will be delivered in Temple Israel. .. "

In a few days we will issue another Bulletin continuing the record of this brilliant service being accomplished by Jenabe Fazel, for every day of his life he is "imparting that joy and happiness to mankind, the nature of which is permanent."

Accompanying this Bulletin is a recent Tablet of Abdul Baha to Mirza Ahmad Sohrab which refers to the services previously reported in the Eulletins,

Respectfully and lovingly submitted, THE TEACHING COMMITTEE,

By Mariam Haney, Secretary.

The Mendota, Washington, D. C. November 1920,