INTRODUCTION

Never has the spiritual character of true civilization been revealed under such extraordinary circumstances by an author so qualified as in this text by 'Abdu'l-Bah‡.
      Written in the year 1875, the original Persian text was lithographed in Bombay in 1882. The first English translation was published in London, 1910, and later in Chicago, 1918, under the title Mysterious Forces of Civilization. The present translation by Marzieh Gail, a more accurate rendering, reflects the mastery of both languages possessed by an accomplished author whose father was Persian and whose mother was American, and who has lived for years in both countries.
      The name 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ has attained unique fame throughout the East and the West, a symbol of wisdom, nobility, heroism and complete consecration to the cause of spiritual unity and universal peace. His name is a title meaning "Servant of Bah‡." (i.e.. Servant of Bah‡'u'll‡h)
      Born in Persia on May 23, 1844, eldest son of


Bah‡'u'll‡h, 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ saw the light on the very day that 'Ali-Muhammad, now known as the B‡b, announced His mission of inaugurating a new religious Dispensation and preparing the way for Bah‡'u'll‡h, Author of the Bah‡'’ Revelation.
      'Abdu'l-Bah‡ was but six years old when the B‡b was martyred in Tabr’z, eight years of age when Bah‡'u'll‡h was imprisoned in a dungeon in Tihr‡n by order of the Sh‡h, and a few months later accompanied Bah‡'u'll‡h on His exile to Baghd‡d. This commenced a period of exile and imprisonment endured by 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ until the year 1908. From Baghd‡d Baha'u'llah, His family and attendants, were conducted to Constantinople, from Constantinople to Adrianople, and from Adrianople to the fortress prison in 'Akk‡ in the Holy Land, where Bah‡'u'll‡h ascended in 1892. Throughout this period 'Abdu'l-Bah‡, steeled in adversity, triumphant in spirit, increasingly manifested those qualities and powers upon which Bah‡'u'll‡h established the future of His World Faith by appointing 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ in His Testament the Exemplar of the religious life, the Interpreter of His Word and the Center of His Covenant with mankind.
      From 1892 until 1908, 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ suffered extreme oppression, freed at last by the revolution in Turkey which released all political prisoners sentenced by the Sultan.
      It was General Allenby, military conqueror of Palestine in the first World War, who, under instructions


from Lord Balfour, British Foreign Secretary, took measures to assure His protection.
      From 1911 to 1913 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ journeyed through Europe and North America, visiting the local Bah‡'’ communities, addressing public audiences in peace societies, universities, churches, Negro conferences and synagogues, meeting distinguished personages in government, clerical and educational life and promulgating by example and eloquent speech the principles of universal peace. The roster of these distinguished persons is too extensive to include here, but the character or 'Abdu'l-Bah‡'s reception in the West may be indicated by naming, among many others, Archdeacon Wilberforce, Reverend R. J. Campbell, Lord Lamington, Sir Michael Sadler, the Maharajahs of Jalawar and Rajputana, Professor E. G. Browne, and Professor Patrick Geddes, in London; the Persian Minister, the Turkish Ambassador, "Church dignitaries of various branches of the Christian Tree," in Paris; Professor Arminius Vambery, several members of Parliament, Count Albert Apponyi, Prelate Alexander Giesswein and Professor Ignatius Goldziher, in Vienna; and in America, Dr. David Starr Jordan, Rabbi Stephen Wise, Alexander Graham Bell, Hon. Franklin K. Lane, Mrs. William Jennings Bryan, Andrew Carnegie, Hon. Franklin MacVeagh, Admiral Peary, Rabindranath Tagore.
      The recorded talks and the writings of 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ which seem to preserve the essence of His message to the West include the addresses delivered in City Temple,


London, at Stanford University, California, in Temple Emmanuel, San Francisco, His letter addressed to the Committee on Durable Peace, The Hague, and His letter addressed to the late Dr. Forel, scientist of Switzerland. In many public talks in the United States He called upon America to lead the nations to peace, justice and social order.
      In Some Answered Questions, Laura Barney accurately recorded 'Abdu'l-Bah‡'s answers to questions related to the Prophets, to man's destiny, his attributes and powers, to immortality and the life hereafter, which have long been cherished as an ideal introduction to this new age of universal religion.
      The mission so faithfully fulfilled by 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ from 1892 to 1921 as Head of the Bah‡'’ World Community, providential as it was, does not directly concern the text presented in this volume.
      The Secret of Divine Civilization consists of a message addressed to the rulers and the people of Persia. whose once-glorious civilization had been reduced to pitiful weakness by the corruption of its government, the ignorance of its masses, and the abandonment of the essential truths of its religion. Severed from personal consideration of the cruel hardships imposed upon Him by His native land, 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ in this work offered Persia the rich treasure of His illumined understanding of the causes of the fall and rise of civilizations, a clear guide to the path of future greatness and the pattern of a true social order.


      Ignored though this rare offering has been by those for whose welfare it was intended, 'Abdu'l-Baha's message applies to the general state of modern civilization as a whole, whose traditional imperialism, nationalism, racialism, materialism and sectarianism have brought mankind to the verge of the supreme disaster foretold by prophetic passages in the Sacred Writings of all extant religions. The Secret of Divine Civilization is therefore submitted to the student of society as a treatise which fills the wide gap separating technical politics and technical economics from the very purpose of man's creation, the establishment of righteousness on earth.
      The reader has but to turn to this oft-quoted passage to appreciate how 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ transmutes spiritual truth into social terms: "True civilization will unfurl its banner in the midmost heart of the world whenever a certain number of its distinguished and high-minded sovereignsÑthe shining exemplars of devotion and determinationÑshall, for the good and happiness of all mankind, arise, with firm resolve and clear vision, to establish the Cause of Universal Peace. They must make the Cause of Peace the object of general consultation, and seek by every means in their power to establish a Union of the nations of the world. They must conclude a binding treaty and establish a covenant, the provisions of which shall be sacred, inviolable and definite. They must proclaim it to all the world and obtain for it the sanction of all the human race.


This supreme and noble undertakingÑthe real source of the peace and well-being of all the worldÑshould be regarded as sacred by all that dwell on earth. All the forces of humanity must be mobilized to insure the stability and permanence of this Most Great Covenant. . . . The fundamental principle underlying this solemn fact should be so fixed that if any government later violate any one of its provisions, all the governments on earth should arise to reduce it to utter submission, nay the human race as a whole should resolve, with every power at its disposal, to destroy that government. Should this greatest of all remedies be applied to the sick body of the world, it will assuredly recover from its ills and will remain eternally safe and secure."
      To 'Abdu'l-Bah‡, civilization is an organism sustained by an all-permeating and guiding spiritÑan organism in which the units can never be equal but every unit has its function to render to the whole body. Equalitarianism is the false interpretation of justice. Only in unity can men find fulfilment, for unity is one spirit animating the diversity of men.
      This all-permeating spirit cannot be generated by external pressures nor will it bring victory to any partisan or sectarian aim. It has manifested itself in history through the spirit of faith inspired by the Prophets in their early followers who sacrificed personal desires for love of God. This spirit is the expression of God's love for humanity, and its light has so far been eclipsed by


the lesser, divisive and temporary loyalties which, have claimed the hearts of men.
      Because 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ lived within this universal spirit; because 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ unified and reconciled within Himself the diverse powers which men express through the sciences, the arts, the philosophies, the trades, the professions and political administration, He could conceive of the divine element in civilization and become the first Citizen in the Commonwealth of Man. In His conception we discover this Commonwealth each for himself and each for his fellow men, 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ has brought the sublime truths revealed by the Prophets into the life of our day.
      The Western reader will not fail to note that 'Abdu'l-Bah‡ employed passages from the Qur'‡n on which to establish the spiritual significances of His theme and to press His appeal to the Islamic nation of Persia. Since the Qur'‡n is little known in the West, these passages have an incidental importance in making the Western reader more familiar with the Holy Book of the Arabic and Persian peoples at a time when understanding of the Orient is direly needed in Europe and America.
HORACE HOLLEY

July 4, 1956



Abraham Laws of, 29 Alexander of Macedon Conqueror three continents, 67 Algebra Acquired from Greeks, 30-31, 31n America Civilization renowned, 10 Ammon Israelites settled, 76 Andalusia Europe learned sciences from, 89 Anger Master it; Qur'‡n, 95 Anœsh’rv‡n the Generous Persian king (531-578 A.D) just, 68-69 Arabia Civilization due to Muhammad, 5, 88 Conquests of nations, 88-91 Sciences, arts, excelled in, 89-91 Uncivilized practices, 88 Arabs Pagan, observed truces, 28n Armaments Limited by law, should be, 65 B‡b and Bah‡'u'll‡h Foretold in Matthew, 24:36, 54n Babylon Capture of Israelites, 78 Backbiting Harmful to faith of masses, 56-57 Believers Requirements, 33-36 Books Persia urgently needs, 109-110 Caliphs F‡timid, ruled Egypt, Syria, 90 Canaan Israel's homeland, 76 Capital punishment Control of needed in Persia, 100-101 Catholic Church Voltaire attacked, 72 Character Christians transformed, 85 Good, most praiseworthy all things, 60 Moderation, basis of, 60 Charity Christians practiced, 85 Children Lawless, need education, 97-98 China Degraded by lack education, 110-111 Rejected of God, idol worship, 26 Christianity Crusades, 90-91 Middle Ages, worldly, corrupt, 85-87 Propagation by holy deeds, 45 Protestantism growing, 41-46 Story of Nu'm‡n, 46-51 Christians Educational institutions founded, 85 Galen praised morals of, 84 People of the Book; Qur'‡n, 26 Tortured, 45 Transformed world, 82-85 Civilization Based on: justice, 4, 64-70; power of intellect, 1-3; religion, 72 Destroyed by: fanaticism, prejudice, 104 Education leads to, 103 External, useless, 60 Objective human well-being, 60 Persia could develop perfect, 4 Spiritually learned aid, 33 Virtues of; Qur'‡n, 95-96 Clergy Spirituality of not universal, 59 Compassion Attribute of perfection, 40 Conquest Praiseworthy at times, 70-71 Conscience Pray for development of, 2 Constantine, Emperor Established Roman justice, mercy, 85 Consultation Bedrock of government, 17 Encouraged by Qur'‡n, 100 Courage Attribute of perfection, 40 Courts Deviation from spiritual law, 18 Written code essential for, 37-38 Creation Primacy of intellect and wisdom in, 1 Criticism Harmful to spirituality, 56-57 Crusades European civilization dates from, 90 Cyrus, King of Persia Ruler of all ancient world, 7-8 Day of Resurrection Book wide open; Qur'‡n, 103 Days of Ignorance Customs of, retained by Muhammad, 27-29 Paganism in Arabia, 28-29 Story: Day of Evil, Day of Grace, 46-51 Defender of the Faith Meaning of, 41 Desire "Blot out virtue" poem, 64 "Devouring fire" eats up character, 59-60 Devotion Not relevant to outer appearance, 58 Discipline Not relevant to outer appearance, 58 Divine Law (see also Law) Purpose in revelation of, 46 Revelation of by Muhammad, 27-29 Divine Law-Giver Reforms not contrary to laws of, 25 Divines Encourage learning, civilization, 32-33 Lamps of guidance, physicians, 33 Draper, John William The Intellectual Development of Europe, 92-93 Edom Israelites settled, 76 Education Compulsory, 111 Lack of, weakens, degrades, 110 Masses, highest righteousness, 103 Must be organized, useful, 105-106 Needed by mankind, 39-40, 97-98 Persian leaders neglect, 102 Prosperity depends on, 109 Egypt Isl‡m ruled, 90 Israelites in, 75-76 Europe Civilization due to knowledge, 10 Civilization superficial, immoral, 60-63 The Intellectual Development of Europe by Draper, 92-94 Isl‡m, civilization, laws of, preserved in libraries, 89-94 Middle Ages, barbaric, 86-87 Morally uncivilized, 60-63 War plans, 61-63 Evil Indolence, lethargy, 108 Prejudice, fanaticism, 104 Ezra Reestablished Divine Law, 78 Faith Belief put to proof; Qur'‡n, 27 Lack of, cause of injustice, oppression, 18 Promises rewards hereafter, 97 Story of Nu'm‡n, 46-51 Unselfish service, fosters, 97 Fanaticism Causes backbiting, 56 Hindrance to others, 53 Repulses friendship, 56 Subverts civilization, 104 Fate Fastened about man's neck, 103 Firaydœn, King of Persia Ruler of ancient world, 8 Fitzgerald, Edward Rubaiyat, quote from, 51 Forbearance Attribute of perfection, 40 Foreigners Borrowing knowledge, etc. from, permissible, 30-33 Fellowship with, leads to faith, 54-55 Muhammad borrowed customs from, 27-29 France Wars with Germany, 62-63 Franco-Prussian War Destructiveness of, 62-63 Future Bright, depends upon justice, kindness, 67 Galen Christians, praised morals, 84 Generosity Attribute of perfection, 40 Wealth disbursed to needy, 95 Germany Religious hostilities, 63 Wars with France, 62-63 God Emblem of, intellect, 1-3 Fear of, 40 Love of, 6, 40 Nearness to, human happiness, 60 Obedience to, man's glory, 71 Government Justice protects human rights, 14 Legislators need religion, education, 17-19, 37 Sincerity of, 23 Wisdom, justice two banners of, 70 Greeks Received philosophy from Israel, 77 Guns Use of most modern, 32 H‡j’ M’rz‡ çq‡s’ Prime Minister of Persia, 100 Happiness Aim of mankind, 3 Closeness to God, 60 Due to high endeavors, 4 Masses veiled from by ignorance, 110 Means to, qualities, 60 Obedience to laws of Holy Books, 71 Objective of civilization, 60 Religion, basis of, 99 Heart Divine trust, 116 "Divinely kindled fire" of, 2 Hermits Spiritual idleness, 39-40 Hezekiah Reestablished Divine Law, 78 Hij‡z People of, brutish before Muhammad, 87-88 Holy Ones Station of, 20 Honor Attribute of perfection, 40 Hul‡gœ Kh‡n Conqueror of Asia, 67 Humanity Oneness of, 39 Idleness Condemned, not spiritual, 39-40 Ignorance Barbaric, 3 Causes savagery, wretchedness, 4 Imitation Causes degradation, 104 Foreign nations, Qur'‡n encourages, 99 Independence Not due to appearance, 58 Industries Persia needs, 101-2 Injustice Caused by lack of faith, 18 Instinct Not source of uprightness, 97 Intellect Emblem of God, first, 1 Power of, 1-3 Isl‡m Asleep; must awake, 43 Confession of faith, 54n Draper, The Intellectual Development of Europe, 92-94 Europe learned sciences from, 89-91 Obedience to could convert world, 41-46 Rose to heights of learning, 5 Spain, civilization under, 94 Sword, propagated by, falsehood, 43 Universities of Spain, 94 Israelites Civilization based on religion, 76-77 Decline from religion, 77-78 Dispersion after Roman conquest, 79 Egypt, enslavement in, 75 Jesus, persecuted; lost power, 81-83 Noble attributes, 76-77 Praised for virtues, 77 Prophecies of punishment; Qur'‡n, 79-80 Japan Progressive, greater than China, 111 Jericho Israelites settled, 76 Jeroboam Introduced worship of idols, 77 Jerusalem Sacked by Titus, 79 Jesus Conferred eternal life, 80 Disciples martyred, 45 Divine Revelation, remedy for world, 44-46 Ministry, teachings of, 80-82 Righteousness, basis of civilization, 81 Jews Persecuted Jesus, 81-82 Jordan Israelites settled, 76 Justice Dependent upon sincerity of elected representatives, 23 Impartial obedience to law, 39 Necessary for peace, 67-70 Power of, invincible, 70 Religion commands; Qur'‡n, 95-96 Rights of others preserved, 40 Written code essential for, 38 Kings Just, station high, 20 Knowledge Causes social good, 2 Is happiness, 2 Light in heart; Qur'‡n, 33 Nation's pride, 2 Pearls on shore of life, 110 Progress needs, 58 Standards of, 41-46 Law (see also Divine Law) Abraham, 29 Establish in cities, 101 European derived from Muslims, 89, 93-94 God's Death sentence conditional, 100 Despotism contrary to, 101 Elected leaders must be cognizant of, 17 Instrument of education, 83 Happiness and obedience to, 71 Highest principles of, 17 Integrity and equality of persons, 14 Jesus Christ, 44-45, 81-82 Mosaic, 77-78 Muhammad revealed, 27-29 Political, 94-96 Religious, 37-38 Searching out implications of, 41 Laymen Spirituality of, surpass clergy, 59 Leaders Awakened through education, 109 Moral integrity needed, 19 Learned persons Qualifications of, 33-105 Defend one's faith, 34, 41-59 Guard one's own self, 34-40 Obey the commandments of the Lord, 34, 71-105 Oppose one's passions, 34, 59-71 Learning Attribute, first, of perfection, 35 Lethargy Condemned, 91, 105 Litigations Written law essential for, 38 Logic Founder of considered Sabean, 30-31 Love Attribute of perfection, 40 Enemies, 81-82 Fellowship, based on religion, 73 God, by acquiring perfections, 40 God, source of virtues, 95 Self, inherent in man, 96 Loyalty Attribute of perfection, 40 Luther, Martin Protestant reforms correct, 41-42 Man Not puny, 19 Mankind Educator, needs, 97-98 Excellence due to mind, 2-3 Intellect, first endowment, 1 Wretchedness due to base appetites, 4 Masses Education of, highest righteousness, 103 Ignorance veils from happiness, 110 Mecca Muhammad lit lamp of, 87 Medina (Yathrib) Enlightened by Muhammad, 87 Middle Ages Christianity declined, 86 Europe dark, 10 Mind Created first by God, 1 Ministers of state Station high if wise, honest, 20-23 Monasticism Spiritual idleness, 39-40 Muhammad Borrowed customs from Persia, 26-27 Civilization, renewed, 5, 87-91 Gentle, long-suffering; Qur'‡n, 53 King Anœsh’rv‡n, praised by, 69 Law of, retained some ancient customs, 27-29 Proofs of Prophethood, 89 Prophet by the sword untrue, 43-44 Sciences, arts, encouraged, 99 Napoleon I Conqueror of three continents, 67 Futile life, 68 Nation (or state) Based on legislative and executive forces, 37 Nations Borrow sciences from each other, 32 Nature Ignorant, needs education, 97-98 Nebuchadnezzar King of Babylon, captured Israelites, 78 Negroes African, converted to Protestantism, 42-43 Nu'm‡n Story: Day of Evil, Day of Grace, 46-51 Parliaments Elected, increases justice, 23-24 Must be God-fearing, incorruptible, 17 Qur'‡n encourages, 100 Passions Oppose, 59-60 Patience Under hardships, 95 Peace Achievement of, 66 Covenant, establish, 64-66 Force cannot bring, 61 Universal, means to, 64-66, 71 Pentateuch (Torah) Laws of Abraham, contains, 29 Tampered with, 30 People Enlightened, 32-36 Perfection Attributes of, 35-40 Nothing to do with appearance, 58-59 Religion source of, 94-95 Persia Ancient civilization, noble, 4 Army, needs reform, 15-16 Bigots, cause of degradation, 104 Books, publications, needed, 109 Bribery, should be abolished, 15 Corruption, 8, 15-16 Culture, education, neglected, 102-6 Decadence, 8-9, 12 Foreign relations, recommended, 14-15 Future depends on education, 4, 116 Government: despotic, 100-101; first on earth, 8; local, corrupt, 15-16 History of, learning, power, 6-9 Ignorance widespread, 3-4, 8 Justice hampered by ignorance, 18 Muhammad borrowed customs from, 27 Past glory quenched, 91-92 People of: innate intelligence, 9; ignorant, irreligious, 18 Population depleted by wars, killing, 101 Progress: blind to need for, 102 depends on leaders, 112-16 Public opinion, disunited, 16 Reforms censured by ignorant, 11-19 Rich in natural resources, 9-10 Schools must multiply, 110-12 Sciences, needed from foreign countries, 112-16 Sh‡h: blamed for reforms, 11-12; encourages justice, education, 5-6, 10-11; influenced by God, 10; urged to strive for regeneration, 105 Philistia Israel's homeland, 76 Philosophers Christians, compared to, 84 Phoenicia Israelites settled, 76 Physician Wise, needed, 99 Police force Internal security, 65 Politics Reform, needed, 107-8 Popes Crusades, 90-91 Gerbert, educated in Spain, 94 Power in Europe, 1500 A.D., 41-42 Power Intellect of man, 1 Latent in human effort, 66 Prejudice Subverts civilization, 104 Priests Sometimes veil religion, 96 Progress Built on knowledge of past, 113-15 Pure intention promotes, 4 Prophets Civilizations brought by, 95-100 Station, highest in creation, 20 Prosperity Education greatest aid to, 109 Protestant Churches Activities, extension of, 41-43 Purity Not relevant to outer appearance, 58 Pythagoras Greek philosopher, learned from Israelites, 77 Reality af man Intellect, wisdom, 1-3 Reforms Education in, 105-7 Foreign importations, praiseworthy, 25-33 Rehoboam Son of Solomon, 77 Rejection Effect on strangers, 54-55 Religion Agency for unity, agreement, 73 Basis of culture, civilization, 75-85 Defend and propagate, 41-46 Educator in love, morals, 83-85 Happiness, brings, 72, 99 Judge by principles, 72 Light of world, 71 Nature, reinforces, 98 Obstacle to progress untrue, 72 Propagate by perfections, not sword, 46 Protects happiness of society, 71-72 Purpose: happiness, character, 46 Source of: civilizations, virtues, 94-100; sacrifice, unselfishness, 96 Virtues, teaches, 98 Religions Associate kindly with all, 54 Religious leaders (see Divines) Resurrection (see Day of Resurrection) Revelation Influence on civilization, 88 Righteousness Defined; Qur'‡n, 95-96 Education of masses, 103 Guidance toward, righteous act, 6 Natural, reinforced by religion, 98 Rome Conquest of Israelites, 79 Rœm’, Jal‡lu'dd’n Mathnav’, 34, 73-74, 110 Saladin Conquered Egypt, Syria, 90 Salvation Obedience to Lord, 71 Schools Persia in urgent need of, 109-12 Science Develops civilizations; not contrary to religion, 101-2 Emanations of mind, 2 Progresses age after age, 113-15 Raises man to excellence, 14 Society stands in dire need, 106 Scientists Station high, praiseworthy, 21-22 Scriptures Source of civilization, 96 Selfishness Contemptible, 4 Criticism of others related to, 56-57 Self-love Kneaded into man, 96 Servants of God Oneness of, 39 Service Common good, noblest, 103 Man's faculties bestowed for, 3 Sh‡h of êr‡n (see Persia) Sin Blocks progress, 103-4 Indolence, lethargy, 108 Sincerity Attribute of perfection, 40 Foundation of faith, 96 Socrates Learned from Israelites, 77 Soap Invented by a Muslim, 104 Spain Civil war, 63 Islamic civilization, schools, 94 Spirituality Aids others, brings progress, 58-59 Foundation of: oppose passions, 59-60 Idleness, condemned, 39-40 Qualities, 33-36, 53-56 Statesmen Called to account, 102 Rank next to just kings, 20-23 Superstition Veils from true knowledge, 106 Sword Reject as means propagate Faith, 43-46 Syria Ruled by Isl‡m, 90 Saladin captured, 90 Tamerlane Conqueror of Asia, 67 Futile life, 68 Teaching Associate with all faiths, 54 Duty every believer, 44 Gentleness, 53 Knowledge other religions necessary, 35-36 Titus Roman conqueror of Israel, 79 Torah (see Pentateuch) Trustworthiness Attribute of perfection, 40 'Ulam‡ Arbitrary judges, 37 Unity Based on religion, 73 God source of, 74 Universal peace (see Peace) Unselfishness Religion gives power for, 96 Virtues Attract souls, 53-56 Civilized; Qur'‡n, 95-96 Desire blots out (poem), 64 Middle way between two evils, 108-9 Named, 40 Serving the masses, 103 Wisdom and justice, most potent, 70 Voltaire Attacked religion, 72-75 Reasoning unsound, 72-73 War Abolish, how to, 64-66 Cost borne by people, 61-62 Destruction of happiness, 62 Europe's preparations tor, 61 Intolerable, will become, 67 Modern weapons needed, 32 Muhammad borrowed moat from Persians, 27 Righteous, 70, 71 Weapons, sapping wealth, 61-65 Wealth Praiseworthy used for public good, 24-25 Weapons Cost borne by people, 61-62 Wicked Misled, 73 Wisdom Invincible, 70 Reality of man, 1-3 Words Insufficient, deeds necessary, 98-99 World Benefits of relatively insignificant, 97 Envy of worlds of light, 1 Progress of, 4 Revivication of, 108