indeed, is the greatest means for insuring the tranquillity of the
nations. It is incumbent upon the Sovereigns of the world—may God assist
them—unitedly to hold fast unto this Peace, which is the chief instrument
for the protection of all mankind. It is Our hope that they will arise to
achieve what will be conducive to the well-being of man. It is their duty
to convene an all-inclusive assembly, which either they themselves or
their ministers will attend, and to enforce whatever measures are required
to establish unity and concord amongst men. They must put away the weapons
of war, and turn to the instruments of universal reconstruction. Should
one king rise up against another, all the other kings must arise to deter
him. Arms and armaments will, then, be no more needed beyond that which is
necessary to insure the internal security of their respective countries.
If they attain unto this all-surpassing blessing, the people of each
nation will pursue, with tranquillity and contentment, their own
occupations, and the groanings and lamentations of most men would be
silenced. We beseech God to aid them to do His will and pleasure. He,
verily, is the Lord of the throne on high and of earth below, and the Lord
of this world and of the world to come. It would be preferable and more
fitting that the highly honored kings themselves should attend such an
assembly, and proclaim their edicts. Any king who will arise and carry out
this task, he verily will, in the sight of God, become the cynosure of all
kings. Happy is he, and great is his blessedness!

In this land, every time men are conscripted for the army, a great terror
seizeth the people. Every nation augmenteth, each year, its forces, for
their ministers of war are insatiable in their desire to add fresh
recruits to their battalions. We have learned that the government of
Persia—may God assist them—have, likewise decided to reinforce their army.
In the opinion of this Wronged One a force of one hundred thousand
fully-equipped and well-disciplined men would suffice. We hope that thou