You
have expressed your longing for my presence in that country. Although I, too,
have infinite longing to meet the believers on that continent, yet that region
must attain to the capacity of attracting the presence of ‘Abdu’l-Baha. A
harmonious and wonderful banquet must be prepared, at which every kind of
heavenly food may be served: after which you may send me an invitation.
That heavenly food consists of deeds which are in accord with the Divine
Teachings. The first food is the Love of God. The second food is the attraction
to the breaths of the Holy Spirit. The third food is union and harmony among
all the believers. The fourth food is sincerity, trustworthiness, kindness,
purity of intention and service to all humankind.
Should ye prepare and serve such a delicious, sweet and tempting banquet
unquestionably ‘Abdu’l-Baha will hasten to America to partake of that food.
Therefore endeavor ye with all your might that this Food be prepared.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (from a Tablet, Star of the West, vol.1, no. 19, March 2, 1911)
