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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
By Louis G. Gregory · 1911
'Abdu'l-Bahá's ministry (1892–1921) · public domain
Louis Gregory's account of his pilgrimage to 'Akká.
About Louis G. Gregory
African-American lawyer who became one of the most influential American Bahá'ís of the early twentieth century. His pilgrimage account, his marriage to Louisa Mathew, and his lifelong work for race unity all helped shape the American Bahá'í community.
1874–1951 · Hand of the Cause (posthumous appointment)
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Virtues
“Following a natural impulse, my knee was bent reverently before”
“Him. Feeling Him bend over me, I knew that He touched my head”
“For the weariness of the long journey, the suspense, and the”
“excitement of landing for the first time at an Oriental port,”
“were all forgotten in His Presence. I never felt more peaceful or”
Memorials of the Faithful
Primary Source'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1915
Star of the West
Secondary RetellingStar of the West Editors · 1910
Some Answered Questions
Primary Source'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1908
Paris Talks
Primary Source'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1912
Tablets of 'Abdu'l-Bahá Abbas
Primary Source'Abdu'l-Bahá · 1909
Ten Days in the Light of Akka
Secondary RetellingJulia M. Grundy · 1907
On April 10, 1911, the day he landed at Alexandria, Louis G. Gregory of Washington met 'Abdu'l-Bahá for the first time. The Master kissed his head, asked after his health and told him, "I am happy to have you here."
In April 1911 Louis G. Gregory visited the Tomb of the Báb on Mount Carmel, where the pilgrims removed their shoes and heard prayers chanted, and that evening met the believers of Haifa.
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