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That land is blessed because it is mentioned by the name of Mashrak-el-Azcar. Surely, the beloved of God and the maid-servants of the Merciful in all the cities of America must put forth the utmost of effort in order that the Mashrak-el-Azcar be raised in that land. (102:1) I am hopeful through the aids and confirmations of God that the beloved ones and the maid-servants of the Merciful may achieve this service. (102:2) Express the utmost love and kindliness on behalf of Abdul-Baha to all the beloved and the dear maidservants of the Merciful, especially Mrs ... and thy dear daughter. (102:3) I have considered thy writing, which indicates brightness of heart and the love of God. Blessed art thou for having been thus favored and for having attained to guidance. (102:4) You have asked me two questions: "That if the same spirit is manifest in all the Manifestations and Prophets, then what is the distinction or difference between Christ (or rather Jesus) and the other Prophets; also [what is the difference] between Father and Son?" (102:5) Know that the human spirit is one, but it manifests itself in various members of the body in a certain (measure or) form. The human spirit is existent in the sight (eyes); it is also existent in the brain, which is the location of great functions and powers; it is also existent in the heart, which organ is largely connected with the brain or the center of the mind, and the heart, or that center which is connected with the brain, has a distinct and separate function, effect and appearance. In this connection, the hair and the nails have no command (nor direct feeling).
(102:6)
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