The Most Mighty Branch

This portrait of 'Abdu'l-Baha was taken in New York city, on December 2nd, 1912

"There hath branched from the Sadratu'l-Muntaha this sacred and glorious Being, this Branch of Holiness; well is it with him that hath sought His shelter and abideth beneath His shadow." 
- Baha'u'llah  (Quoted by Shoghi Effendi in The World Order of Baha'u'llah)

The Trust of God

Photograph taken in 1912 during 'Abdu'l-Baha's visit to the United States

"He is the Trust of God amongst you, His charge within you, His manifestation unto you and His appearance among His favoured servants ..." 
- Baha'u'llah  (Quoted by Shoghi Effendi in the World Order of Baha'u'llah)