O thou steadfast in the Covenant! Thou hast written … concerning
the Feast. This festivity, which is held on a day of the nineteen-day month,
was established by His Holiness the Báb, and the Blessed Beauty directed,
confirmed and warmly encouraged the holding of it. It is, therefore, of the
utmost importance. You should unquestionably see to it with the greatest care,
and make its value known, so that it may become solidly established on a
permanent basis. Let the beloved of God gather together and associate most
lovingly and spiritually and happily with one another, conducting themselves
with the greatest courtesy and self-restraint. Let them read the holy verses,
as well as essays which are of benefit, and the letters of 'Abdu'l-Bahá;
encourage and inspire one another to love each and all; chant the prayers with serenity
and joy; give eloquent talks, and praise the matchless Lord. The host, with
complete self-effacement, showing kindness to all, must be a comfort to each
one, and serve the friends with his own hands. If the Feast is befittingly
held, in the manner described, then this supper will verily be the Lord's
Supper, for its fruits will be the very fruits of that Supper, and its
influence the same.
- 'Abdu'l-Bahá (From a Tablet to an individual believer,
translated from the Persian; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Nineteen
Day Feast)
