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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 135-136
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Letter of 29 December 1939
Dear Bahá'í Brother,
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I am instructed by our beloved Guardian to acknowledge
with thanks the receipt of your communication of the 19th
December, sent through the care of our very dear brother Dr.
`Alí, and of the twenty copies of the newly-published prayer
book, as well as the last copy of the "Bahá'í Journal" and the
Christmas number of "New World Order".
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He has also received and read with deep satisfaction the
statement on `Bahá'ís and War' recently issued by the N.S.A.,
together with the teaching report prepared by your Assembly,
both of which he will consider for incorporation in the next
issue of the "Bahá'í World", the manuscript of which he hopes to
receive in the course of January or February next....
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The Guardian welcomes the plan suggested by Mr. Townshend
to republish "The Promise of All Ages" under his own
name, and trusts this will serve to attract wider publicity to the
Cause, and in particular to fully awaken the church officials to
the significance of such direct and vigorous presentation of the
Faith by so well-known and long-standing a Christian divine.
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Renewing to you and your dear fellow-members and to all
the friends in London, the assurances of his prayers for your
welfare and protection in these perilous days, and with his
warmest greetings to you all....
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[From the Guardian:]
Dear and valued co-workers,
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The news of your persistent activities, your safety and protection,
and above all of your unyielding resolve and undisturbed confidence in
the face of the uncertainties and perils that face and surround you, have
greatly cheered and heartened me in my duties and responsibilities
which are now heavily pressing upon me. You are often in my
thoughts and prayers at this grave hour. I cherish the brightest hopes
for you, and will continue to supplicate the Almighty on your behalf.
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Be assured, persevere and be happy,
Shoghi
Letter of 1 January 1940
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PROFOUNDLY GRIEVE PASSING DEARLY BELOVED OUTSTANDING CO-WORKER
SITÁRIH KHÁNUM MEMORY HER GLORIOUS SERVICES
IMPERISHABLE ADVISE ENGLISH COMMUNITY HOLD BEFITTING
MEMORIAL GATHERINGS ASSURE RELATIVES MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY
LOVING FERVENT PRAYERS.
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SHOGHI RABBÁNÍ
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Notes
1. [Lady Blomfield passed away 31 December 1939.]
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