As ye were gathered in the meeting of hospitality with the
utmost longing for the knowledge of God, that meeting
was mentioned in the divine Kingdom and you became favored with special bounty.
Such gatherings are very praiseworthy and acceptable, for all beget joy and
fragrance, the hearts become illumined and the despondent souls become
heavenly.
(Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, vol. 2)