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by Mark Towfiq
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`Abdu'l-Bahá in London
Pages 112-113
 

The Farewell
 
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ON the last morning of `Abdu'l-Bahá's stay in London many friends gathered both at Cadogan Gardens and at the station to bid him farewell. An impressive and interesting ceremony was performed at the house by a Zoroastrian (a physician), who sent an elaborate telegram to some Parsis in Bombay, saying: "The Torch of Truth has been lighted again in the East and the West by `Abdu'l-Bahá." Instructed by his brethren, this follower of one of the most ancient religions in the world had brought with him a sacred oil of a rare perfume, with which he annointed the head and breast of `Abdu'l-Bahá, afterwards touching the hands of all present. He then placed around `Abdu'l-Bahá's neck and shoulders an exquisite garland of rose-buds and lilies.

 
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The last glimpse which the friends had at Victoria Station was that of the venerable face and form standing at the window, gazing out with a look of benevolence and wonderful tenderness on those he was leaving.