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                     Citadel of Faith 
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 Message to 1951 State Conventions
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     Advise assembled friends to focus attention on vital, pressing, 
paramount needs of National Fund at this critical juncture.  Hour is 
ripe to recall unnumbered tribulations, sacrifices heroically endured by 
the dawn-breakers, culminating in Bahá'u'lláh's afflictive imprisonment 
in Síyáh Chál, Centennial of which is now approaching.  Urge 
deepening realization of sacredness, preeminent importance of twin 
purposes which individual resolves serve.  Appeal for immediate, unanimous, 
sustained, decisive response, safeguard thereby American 
Community's share in tribute to memory of Founder of Faith on 
occasion of forthcoming Jubilee of Birth of glorious Mission.  Praying 
for befitting answer to heartfelt plea.  
 
 [November 4, 1951] 
 
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