'Abdu'l-Baha's second visit to mainland Europe in 1913 included a stay in Germany. He is depicted here at a large gathering in Esslingen. "I was young when I was put into prison and my hair was white when the prison doors opened..." He told Baha'is in Stuttgart. "Now I am here in order to be united with you, in order to meet you. My purpose is that perchance you may illumine the world of humanity; that all men may be united in perfect love and friendship..."