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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 132-134
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Letter of 20 November 1939
Dear Bahá'í Brother,
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On behalf of our beloved Guardian I beg to acknowledge
with grateful thanks the receipt of your communications dated
July 11th, 20th, August 14th (2 letters) and October 19th with
enclosures written on behalf of the British N.S.A.
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He also wishes me to inform you that the photostatic
reproductions of the incorporation papers of your Assembly
have safely reached him, and he has placed one copy in
Bahá'u'lláh's Mansion in Bahjí, and is keeping the other for
inclusion in the next issue of the "Bahá'í World".
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The copies of Mr. Townshend's latest book, "The Heart of the
Gospel", which you have forwarded at his request have likewise
been received and a number of volumes distributed among the
various Bahá'í libraries established in the Holy Land. He feels
confident the N.S.A. is sparing no effort to bring this valuable
production to the attention of leading personalities throughout
the British Isles, and will pray that the interest aroused may be
such as to lead to the full spiritual awakening and confirmation
of a number of thoughtful individuals in various parts of the
country.
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As regards the projected prayer book; he does not know
whether the N.S.A. has been able to proceed with the printing
of this work. But in case it is published, he would like you to
mail to him twenty copies, some of which he needs for
distribution among various Bahá'í libraries here.
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The Guardian feels most truly delighted to know that the
outbreak of war has, in general, stimulated the friends to greater
teaching effort, and that the newly established communities such
as those of Bradford and Torquay are showing particular
enthusiasm in carrying on the teaching work in their respective
centres. He will earnestly supplicate the Almighty that He may
bless and reinforce these steadfast and self-sacrificing exertions of
the English believers, and that He may, in these days of storm
and stress, vouchsafe unto them all an increasing measure of His
unfailing protection and guidance....
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[From the Guardian:]
Dear and valued co-worker,
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I wish to reaffirm clearly and emphatically my deep sense of
gratification and gratitude for the recent and truly remarkable evidences
of the devotion, courage and perseverance of the English Bahá'í
community in the face of the perils that now confront it. Its members
have abundantly demonstrated their profound attachment to their
Cause, their unshakable resolution to uphold its truth and defend its
interests, and their unfailing solicitude for whatever may promote and
safeguard its institutions. However great and sinister the forces with
which they may have to battle in future, I feel confident that they will
befittingly uphold the torch of Divine Guidance that has been
entrusted to their hands and will discharge their responsibilities with
still greater tenacity, fidelity, vigour and devotion.
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Shoghi
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