The author outlines the principles and institutions that constitute the Bahá'í administrative order, tracing their basis to the Kitáb-i-Aqdas and the Will and Testament of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and emphasizing their unity with the Faith's spiritual teachings. He explains the purpose and functions of Local, National, and International Houses of Justice, the institution of Guardianship, and the interdependence of administrative and humanitarian objectives. He discusses the movement toward global unity, collective security, and a federated world polity, considers stages in the unfoldment of world civilization and America’s potential contribution, and cautions against misunderstandings arising from informal reports and faulty translations.