'Abdu'l-Bahá in New York -- Part 3 PEACE CONFERENCE

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The Story of 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Visit to New York City in 1912 -- PowerPoint presentation given by Hussein Ahdieh at the ‘Irfán Colloquium, Louhelen Bahá'í School, Davison Michigan, October 7-10, 2011.

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The Story of ‘Abdu'l-Bahá's Visit to New York City in 1912 Presented by Hussein Ahdieh for the The ‘Irfán Colloquium #107 Louhelen Bahá'í School, Davison Michigan October 7-10, 2011 PART THREE THE PEACE CONFERENCE © 2011 Hussein Ahdieh

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Part Three – The Peace Conference

May 12, 1912 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke at the Unity Church in Montclair, NJ.: 

May 12, 1912 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke at the Unity Church in Montclair, NJ.

Rector Dr. Edgar S. Weirs Introduced ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as the “Great Mystery of God.”

The Master chanted a prayer at the end of His speech. : 

The Master chanted a prayer at the end of His speech.

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He enjoyed Montclair very much and returned there on several occasions.

May 14, 1912 Lake Mohonk, NY: 

National Conference of Peace and International Arbitration May 14, 1912 Lake Mohonk, NY

National Conference on Peace and International Arbitration: 

National Conference on Peace and International Arbitration In addition to his keynote speech on - “The Oneness of the Reality of Humankind,” He also gave a number of private talks as well as 2 general addresses on the teachings of the Faith during the 3 days He attended the conference.

How can Universal Peace be achieved?: 

How can Universal Peace be achieved?

“…today Universal Peace is the panacea for all human life, ” the Master said.: 

“ …today Universal Peace is the panacea for all human life, ” the Master said.

“What are these ills,” the people asked?: 

“What are these ills,” the people asked?

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One of these ills is the people’s restlessness and discontent under the yoke of the war expenditures of the world’s governments.

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What the people earn through hard labor is extorted from them by the governments and spent for purposes of war.

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And every day they increase these expenditures.

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Thus the burden on men becomes more and more unbearable and the tribulations of the people become more and more severe.

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This is one of the great ills of the day. MD pp 35-36

The Mohonk Mountain House 4 hours from New York City by train : 

The Mohonk Mountain House 4 hours from New York City by train site of the Peace Conference

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Mr. Smiley, head of the International Peace Society, introduced Him “with utmost respect and glowing words of praise.”

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‘Abdu'l-Bahá was the headliner the first evening.

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He elevated the entire mood with an “eloquent, elegant address …concerning the unity of all people, the reformation of the whole world and the Manifestation of the Greatest Name which would bring about the oneness of the world of humanity…”

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“Dignitaries and delegates from many countries came to shake His hand. Some embraced Him and expressed their thanks .” MD p101

Albert Smiley and his brother: 

Albert Smiley and his brother

Persian Rug: 

Persian Rug – a gift from ‘Abdu’l-bahá to Albert Smiley

O Lord !: 

O Lord ! Make those who are here the hosts of heaven and subdue through their means the hearts of mankind!

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O Lord ! Cause Thy great mercy to descend upon them and render all Thy friends victorious through Thy love.

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Continually may they turn to the kingdom of Thy Names and proclaim Thy Name amongst the people. May they attract all to the pathway of Thy Most Great Guidance.

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The primary purpose of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s journey to America was to officially proclaim His Station as the Center of the Covenant

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…to establish the strong foundation of love and integrity

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… to rally the unity of the Bahá'í Community…

O Lord ! O Lord !: 

O Lord ! O Lord ! Ordain for them honor in Thy Kingdom of eternity. Balataram Mountains, Nayriz

O Lord ! O Lord !: 

O Lord ! O Lord ! Balataram Mountains, Nayriz

Protect them from every test and make their feet firm in Thy love. : 

Protect them from every test and make their feet firm in Thy love.

Suffer them to be as strong mighty mountains in Thy Cause, : 

Suffer them to be as strong mighty mountains in Thy Cause,

…so that their steps shall not waver and their sight shall not be clouded and hindered from witnessing the lights emanating from Thy Supreme Kingdom. : 

…so that their steps shall not waver and their sight shall not be clouded and hindered from witnessing the lights emanating from Thy Supreme Kingdom.

Verily Thou art the generous!: 

Verily Thou art the generous! Verily, Thou art the Almighty. Verily, Thou art the Clement, the Merciful.

LOOK FOR US AT…: 

LOOK FOR US AT… www.AbdulBahainNewYork.org Commemorating the 100 th Anniversary of the visit of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to America In the near future !

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