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                  |  | Citadel of Faith | Page 73 |  |  | Welcome Initial Victory
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	| 1 | Greatly welcome, much impressed by remarkable feat of initial 
victory collectively achieved by self-sacrificing efforts of invincible, 
far-visioned, forward-marching American Bahá'í Community.  Ultimate 
victory now in sight bidding fair to bring present emergency period to 
triumphant conclusion, seal fate of Second Seven Year Plan and 
open prospect of glorious inauguration at appointed time of third 
collective Plan designed to terminate initial chapter in story of 
mysterious unfoldment of Divine Plan.  Rejoice particularly at 
formulation of teaching plans so vitally linked with immediate destiny 
of Temple enterprise.  Owing to relaxation of pressure occasioned 
by critical situation advise direct special attention to invigorate 
activities conducted in Latin America and European continent.  
Need for voluntary, self-supporting, wholly dedicated pioneers calculated 
to supplement newly launched undertaking in both fields is 
still pressing and acquiring greater urgency owing to approaching 
emergence of Latin American national assemblies and necessity to 
consolidate swiftly the newly-formed local assemblies in ten European 
goal countries.  Heart uplifted at contemplation of mighty range of 
accomplishments embracing so vast a field in both hemispheres.  Prayers 
continually ascending to Abhá throne both in thanksgiving for marvelous 
bounties already vouchsafed and in supplication for renewal of 
strength for attainment of future goals. [June 29, 1949] 
 
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