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( 88 ) obstructs the performance of their commands, is not of his followers. This was such a useful piece of reform as might be said to have put the whole world under an obligation, because it brought peace where before prevailed daily disturbances and quarrels and many an act of rebellion. And not in words of mouth alone, but practically, the lesson has been so well impressed upon the community that on every occasion the Ahmadis have given practical evidence of their loyalty to the British Government, and have not for once participated in any agitation, however slight, against the government. Nor is this injunction exclusively meant for the British Government, rather under whichever government the Ahmadis may live. they are enjoined to render it perfect obedience and cooperation, and should any Ahmadi transgress the command, he will, according to the clear order of the Promised Messiah, cease to deserve the name. . CONCLUSION-GRAVITY OF THE CLAIM-NEED. FOR ATTENTION. . I am now going to close this letter and hope that Your. Highness will be pleased to reflect on the points raised in the same. If Your Highness wishes it. I might send to Your. Highness such books as would throw further light on the claims of the Promised Messiah. A more useful way it might be, if Your Highness desire it, that I should send to Your. Highness some Ulemas who might attend upon Your Highness for a fortnight or three weeks, and Your Highness might have discussions with them upon all questions of importance. . Since the claim of being the Promised Messiah is a question of grave moment, and it is incumbent upon every one professing to be a Mussalman to ponder upon the same, I trust. Your Highness will give the matter the fullest consideration. . Moreover, Your Highness may remember that any action on. Your lighness's part has not its effect confined to Your Higness alone, but that it will always be imitated by a considerable