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The Light of Divine Guidance [First of Two Volumes]
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Pages 34-35
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Letter of 4 April 1930
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Dear Mrs. Brauns:
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Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter dated March 22nd 1930, as well as the enclosed
note signed by a number of the friends. Shoghi Effendi
hopes that the Master's spirit will assist you and guide you
through these days of great tests.
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There is always an important difference between friends
and tested friends. No matter how precious the first type
may be, the future of the Cause rests upon the latter. Up to
the present the German friends were considered as loving
Bahá'ís, from now on they can be ranked as tested ones.
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In every country where such difficulties arise, they
generally end with added energy and more intensive service
of the Cause. Shoghi Effendi hopes that in Germany also
Mrs. White's activities will only arouse the friends and make
them redouble their energy. They can now see what enemies
the Cause has to confront and how essential it is to
strengthen its following.
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In the Bayán the Báb says that every religion was meant to
be universal and also deserved to become so. The only
reason why they have all failed to stand up to that mark was
due to the inability of the followers who where entrusted
with that task. Let us endeavour lest we also fail to realize
that ideal which Bahá'u'lláh has set before us.
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Please convey to all the friends Shoghi Effendi's loving
greetings and assure them that during his moments of prayer
he will ask God for their guidance and help....
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[From the Guardian:]
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My dear and precious co-workers:
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I am so pleased to have received your noble assurance of
faith and loyalty to the Cause. These days of storm and
stress will serve to invigorate the Cause, purify and
consolidate its foundations.
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Persevere in your efforts, and be assured of my prayers.
The Master will surely fortify, guide and bless His loyal,
faithful and persevering loved ones. I trust that my last
circular letter which I sent to Germany a week ago, will
clarify the vision and deepen the understanding of the
friends. May Bahá'u'lláh's almighty arms surround you and
fulfill your hearts' desire.
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Lovingly and affectionately,
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Shoghi
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