When Abdu'l-Baha visited the United States in 1912 he gave many talks, some of them to large public meetings and other to small groups in parlors. Mr. Joseph Hannen was one of those people dedicated to taking notes, and many of the talks since published in the Promulgatation of Universal Peace carry his name as the note taker for the event.
It was through their tireless efforts, such as teaching Hand of the Cause of God, Louis Gregory continuously for 18 months which nurtured him into the faith, and caused him to speak very highly of Pauline. Louis's writing expresses both Pauline's love, leadership and wisdom in Teaching the African-Descent American population:
Describing his first Baha'i meeting he states: "The only occupant of the room when I entered was Mrs. Pauline Hannen. She gave me an unusually cordial welcome... told me that I would hear something very wonderful, though difficult. It would afford me an opportunity similar to that which would have been mine had I lived on earth as a contemporary of Jesus Christ. She urged me to get a full understanding of the message of today, that through it a work would be possible that would bless humanity. She kindly gave me three pieces of Baha'i literature, the Hidden Words, Dealy Book and a small tract written by Charles Mason Remey....Mrs. Hannen invited me to another meeting. It was held at the home of the two colored friends [Miss Millie York and Miss Nellie Gray], among poor people. Mrs. Hannen was the teacher and her loving service was impressive. She then invited me to come to her home where I would meet either herself or her husband for further teaching. Mr. Joseph H. Hannen thus became my teacher, a service in which he was aided by his wife. Over a period of more than eighteen months I went to their home on Sunday evenings...During this period Mr. And Mrs. Hannen went on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. As they were my sole connection with the Faith, my interest waned during their absence. A long time afterwards I learned that they had kindly mentioned me to the Master who had instructed them to continue teaching me, assuring them that I would become a believer and an advocate of the teachings. Upon their return they remade the connection. Through the very unusual kindness of these dear friends my mental veils were cleared away and the light of assurance mercifully appeared within when they had taught me the Greatest Name and how to pray. I became a confirmed believer about June, 1909 and thereafter cooperated with the Hannens in arranging meetings and trying to give everyone the message....Misses Alma and Fanny Knobloch with Mr. And Mrs. Hannen were pioneers in the early days in spreading the message among the colored people of Washington. Among those they were the means of bringing to the attitude of acceptance were Misses York and Gray, Mrs. Pocahontas Pope and Mrs. Rhoda Turner...During my early days of investigation I rarely attended a meeting but went to the home of the Hannens where my friends and I were always welcome."
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It was through their tireless efforts, such as teaching Hand of the Cause of God, Louis Gregory continuously for 18 months which nurtured him into the faith, and caused him to speak very highly of Pauline. Louis's writing expresses both Pauline's love, leadership and wisdom in Teaching the African-Descent American population:
Describing his first Baha'i meeting he states: "The only occupant of the room when I entered was Mrs. Pauline Hannen. She gave me an unusually cordial welcome... told me that I would hear something very wonderful, though difficult. It would afford me an opportunity similar to that which would have been mine had I lived on earth as a contemporary of Jesus Christ. She urged me to get a full understanding of the message of today, that through it a work would be possible that would bless humanity. She kindly gave me three pieces of Baha'i literature, the Hidden Words, Dealy Book and a small tract written by Charles Mason Remey....Mrs. Hannen invited me to another meeting. It was held at the home of the two colored friends [Miss Millie York and Miss Nellie Gray], among poor people. Mrs. Hannen was the teacher and her loving service was impressive. She then invited me to come to her home where I would meet either herself or her husband for further teaching. Mr. Joseph H. Hannen thus became my teacher, a service in which he was aided by his wife. Over a period of more than eighteen months I went to their home on Sunday evenings...During this period Mr. And Mrs. Hannen went on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. As they were my sole connection with the Faith, my interest waned during their absence. A long time afterwards I learned that they had kindly mentioned me to the Master who had instructed them to continue teaching me, assuring them that I would become a believer and an advocate of the teachings. Upon their return they remade the connection. Through the very unusual kindness of these dear friends my mental veils were cleared away and the light of assurance mercifully appeared within when they had taught me the Greatest Name and how to pray. I became a confirmed believer about June, 1909 and thereafter cooperated with the Hannens in arranging meetings and trying to give everyone the message....Misses Alma and Fanny Knobloch with Mr. And Mrs. Hannen were pioneers in the early days in spreading the message among the colored people of Washington. Among those they were the means of bringing to the attitude of acceptance were Misses York and Gray, Mrs. Pocahontas Pope and Mrs. Rhoda Turner...During my early days of investigation I rarely attended a meeting but went to the home of the Hannens where my friends and I were always welcome."
www.DCBahaiTour.org
When Abdu'l-Baha visited the United States in 1912 he gave many talks, some of them to large public meetings and other to small groups in parlors. Mr. Joseph Hannen was one of those people dedicated to taking notes, and many of the talks since published in the Promulgatation of Universal Peace carry his name as the note taker for the event.
It was through their tireless efforts, such as teaching Hand of the Cause of God, Louis Gregory continuously for 18 months which nurtured him into the faith, and caused him to speak very highly of Pauline. Louis's writing expresses both Pauline's love, leadership and wisdom in Teaching the African-Descent American population:
Describing his first Baha'i meeting he states: "The only occupant of the room when I entered was Mrs. Pauline Hannen. She gave me an unusually cordial welcome... told me that I would hear something very wonderful, though difficult. It would afford me an opportunity similar to that which would have been mine had I lived on earth as a contemporary of Jesus Christ. She urged me to get a full understanding of the message of today, that through it a work would be possible that would bless humanity. She kindly gave me three pieces of Baha'i literature, the Hidden Words, Dealy Book and a small tract written by Charles Mason Remey....Mrs. Hannen invited me to another meeting. It was held at the home of the two colored friends [Miss Millie York and Miss Nellie Gray], among poor people. Mrs. Hannen was the teacher and her loving service was impressive. She then invited me to come to her home where I would meet either herself or her husband for further teaching. Mr. Joseph H. Hannen thus became my teacher, a service in which he was aided by his wife. Over a period of more than eighteen months I went to their home on Sunday evenings...During this period Mr. And Mrs. Hannen went on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. As they were my sole connection with the Faith, my interest waned during their absence. A long time afterwards I learned that they had kindly mentioned me to the Master who had instructed them to continue teaching me, assuring them that I would become a believer and an advocate of the teachings. Upon their return they remade the connection. Through the very unusual kindness of these dear friends my mental veils were cleared away and the light of assurance mercifully appeared within when they had taught me the Greatest Name and how to pray. I became a confirmed believer about June, 1909 and thereafter cooperated with the Hannens in arranging meetings and trying to give everyone the message....Misses Alma and Fanny Knobloch with Mr. And Mrs. Hannen were pioneers in the early days in spreading the message among the colored people of Washington. Among those they were the means of bringing to the attitude of acceptance were Misses York and Gray, Mrs. Pocahontas Pope and Mrs. Rhoda Turner...During my early days of investigation I rarely attended a meeting but went to the home of the Hannens where my friends and I were always welcome."
www.DCBahaiTour.org
It was through their tireless efforts, such as teaching Hand of the Cause of God, Louis Gregory continuously for 18 months which nurtured him into the faith, and caused him to speak very highly of Pauline. Louis's writing expresses both Pauline's love, leadership and wisdom in Teaching the African-Descent American population:
Describing his first Baha'i meeting he states: "The only occupant of the room when I entered was Mrs. Pauline Hannen. She gave me an unusually cordial welcome... told me that I would hear something very wonderful, though difficult. It would afford me an opportunity similar to that which would have been mine had I lived on earth as a contemporary of Jesus Christ. She urged me to get a full understanding of the message of today, that through it a work would be possible that would bless humanity. She kindly gave me three pieces of Baha'i literature, the Hidden Words, Dealy Book and a small tract written by Charles Mason Remey....Mrs. Hannen invited me to another meeting. It was held at the home of the two colored friends [Miss Millie York and Miss Nellie Gray], among poor people. Mrs. Hannen was the teacher and her loving service was impressive. She then invited me to come to her home where I would meet either herself or her husband for further teaching. Mr. Joseph H. Hannen thus became my teacher, a service in which he was aided by his wife. Over a period of more than eighteen months I went to their home on Sunday evenings...During this period Mr. And Mrs. Hannen went on their pilgrimage to the Holy Land. As they were my sole connection with the Faith, my interest waned during their absence. A long time afterwards I learned that they had kindly mentioned me to the Master who had instructed them to continue teaching me, assuring them that I would become a believer and an advocate of the teachings. Upon their return they remade the connection. Through the very unusual kindness of these dear friends my mental veils were cleared away and the light of assurance mercifully appeared within when they had taught me the Greatest Name and how to pray. I became a confirmed believer about June, 1909 and thereafter cooperated with the Hannens in arranging meetings and trying to give everyone the message....Misses Alma and Fanny Knobloch with Mr. And Mrs. Hannen were pioneers in the early days in spreading the message among the colored people of Washington. Among those they were the means of bringing to the attitude of acceptance were Misses York and Gray, Mrs. Pocahontas Pope and Mrs. Rhoda Turner...During my early days of investigation I rarely attended a meeting but went to the home of the Hannens where my friends and I were always welcome."
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