At St. John’s Church, Westminster, the venerable Archdeacon Wilberforce, performed a similar office, the congregation, at his desire, kneeling to receive ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s blessing. At the Passmore Edwards’ Settlement in Tavistock Place, crowded audiences assembled to see and hear.

A profound impression remained in the minds and memories of all sorts and conditions of men and women. The width of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s sympathy proved, in every instance, as helpful as his discrimination and perspicacity in dealing with difficulties whether subtle or obvious. Each person approaching him found himself understood and was astonished and relieved by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s comprehension of religious differences; above all, of religious agreements. By way, sometimes, of brief but masterly monologue; or, at other times, by way of question and reply, themes of individual or universal interest were handled and explained.

Very greatly was ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s sojourn in London appreciated; very greatly his departure regretted. He left behind him many, many friends. His love had kindled love. His heart had opened to the West and the Western heart had closed around this patriarchal presence from the East. His words had in them something that appealed not only to their immediate hearers, but to men and women generally. His outlook was so hopeful; his soul so set on the promulgation of the