‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’ís at Dr. Swingle’s Sanitorium in Cleveland, Ohio May 6, 1912

‘Abdu’l-Bahá “left the hotel for Dr Swingle’s home for a meeting with the Bahá’ís. After He had some tea, He entered a room that was filled to capacity. He spoke to the friends about the prosperity of America and the perfecting of material civilization with spiritual refinement, the rising of the Sun of Truth, the raising of the divine call and spreading the teachings of God. The friends were deeply moved and full of admiration. Through their meeting with Him, they had found new life. At the beginning of the meeting, a photograph was taken of Him with His companions and some of the friends.” -Mahmud’s Diary, 83