Lesson 18
It's the ship that weighed over 21,000 tons and carried 'Abdu'l-Baha from Alexandria, Egypt to New York City.
What was the Cedric?
Because the physicians in Naples falsely diagnosed him as having an eye disease.
Why was Shoghi Effendi prevented from accompanying his grandfather on His voyage to North America?
When He spoke, 2,000 spellbound New Yorkers heard His message about the unification of humankind.
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha?
1,000 faculty and students at Howard University.
Who did 'Abdu'l-Baha make a public address to on April 23, 1912?
". . . make of my prayer a fire that will burn away the veils which have shut me out from Thy beauty. . ."
What is a phrase about the spiritual vision that comes from the Long Obligatory Prayer?
It was the so-called unsinkable ship that the Master chose not to use for His voyage to North America.
What was the Titanic ?
Mahmud-i-Zarqani
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha'is scribe (secretary)?
She was one of the first American Baha'is and she met 'Abdu'l-Baha during her pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1908.
Who was Juliet Thompson?
"There are no blacks or whites before God. All colours are one and that is the colour of servitude."
How did 'Abdu'l-Baha describe the principle of the oneness of humankind?
Having these notions can create veils that cover our hearts and keep us from the path of God.
What are superstitions?
15 years old.
How old was Shoghi Effendi at the time of 'Abdu'l-Baha's journey to the West ?
April 11, 1912
What is the date the Cedric and her passengers arrived in New York City?
The Church of the Ascension in New York City.
Where did 'Abdu'l-Baha make His first public address in North America in 1912?
Florence and Ali-Kuli Khan.
Who were the Baha'is that invited the Master to their Washington D.C. home for a luncheon?
It was at their home that the Master made a point of stating He was very pleased to have Mr. Gregory present at the luncheon.
Who were Florence and Ali Kuli Khan?
He was Shoghi Effendi's grandfather.
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha ?
"The mirror of the world."
When 'Abdul-Baha quoted Baha'u'llah's words about the press, what were the swiftly appearing newspapers are called?
When he first heard of the plans for 'Abdu'l-Baha's visit to North America, he wrote a letter inviting Him to speak at his church.
Who was the Reverend Percy Grant?
The Master word to him to come to the Khan's house for an interview.
Who was Louis Gregory?
'Abdu'l-Baha gave her the responsibility of being in charge of the construction of the Mother Temple of the West.
Who was Corrine True?
Shoghi Effendi and 2 other Baha'is that were expected to accompany 'Abdu'l-Baha on His journey to North America.
Who was told by the authorities to disembark from the Cedric in Naples Italy ?
"I have come to visit the peace societies of America because the fundamental principles of our Cause are universal peace . . ."
What was the Master's reply when the journalists asked Him the purpose of His visit?
"Say: I will not forget the services thou hast rendered yesterday. They are engraved on the book of My heart . . ."
What did the Master ask Juliet Thompson to convey to Rev. Percy Grant?
The seat of honor next to Him.
What did 'Abdu'l-Baha give to Louis Gregory to demonstrate what it means to treat each human with justice and love?
It was a tragedy that befell Corrine True the night before the ceremony to dedicate the land for the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette.
What was the death of her son, Lawrence?