This collection of gems from the Baha'i writings is a much-loved classic that has been familiar to generations of Baha'is for over 60 years. Now available to the general public for the first time, the book is a guide to the spiritual development and walking a spiritual path with practical feet. Among the wealth of subjects the book explores are learning to know, love, and trust God; the purpose of life; the importance of prayer and meditation; developing faith and certitude; learning to cope with life's difficulties with patience and confidence; and the importance of service to humanity-to name only a few. Spiritual seekers of any faith tradition will find here timeless wisdom and inspiration that can help them better understand and appreciate the divine art of living.

A selection from the writings of Bahá'u'lláh and `Abdu'l-Bahá that "treat of outstanding qualities which characterize holy living..." The title was borrowed from a previous compilation by Mary M. Rabb that appeared in _Star of the West_ (see 3.39).