The Master’s Day in London
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In September 1911, during ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s first visit to London, Wellesley Tudor Pole sent a report to Star of the West in which he described the Master’s days:
He rises about 5 a.m. and works for some hours at his correspondence. Interviews commence soon after 9 a.m. and last until midday. After lunch he takes a short rest and then usually drives out into the parks or to visit various people who are deeply interested in his work. Gatherings of friends take place nearly every evening and he has given some wonderful discourses at such times. Many pilgrims have been deeply stirred and inspired by the Teachings and advice they have received from him during his visit.
He is quite vigorous and looks both well and cheerful and is undoubtedly impressed by the real depth of interest and feeling that are being shown toward him in England.
Source: “Abdul-Baha in London” (signed W. T. P.), Star of the West, vol. 2, no. 11 (27 September 1911), p. 3; quoted in Earl Redman, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst, p. 30.
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