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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 140-142
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Letter of 22 November 1940
Dear Mr. Hofman,
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On behalf of the Guardian I beg to acknowledge the receipt
of your communications dated May 28th, June 20th, July 5th
and August 30th with enclosures, written at the direction of the
British N.S.A.
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He has noted with satisfaction the results of the elections for
the new N.S.A. and wishes you to convey to your fellow
members the assurances of his prayers for the success of their
work during this year. Notwithstanding the storm and stress
raging around them, the friends in England should more than
ever, firmly united behind their National Assembly, and
strengthened by an unshakable conviction in the ultimate
triumph of their Faith, earnestly and resolutely endeavour to
foster the cause of teaching. The trials and tribulations facing
them should but serve to steel their resolve to leave no stone
unturned until their goal has been fully accomplished. The
Guardian's prayers are being ardently offered that whatever the
immediate repercussions of the war may be on the British Bahá'í
Community, its members may, through the Divine aid and
protection of Bahá'u'lláh, receive such guidance and strength as
would enable them to face confidently and courageously the
sufferings and vicissitudes of the present hour, and to arise as one
body for the promulgation and wider establishment of the Faith
throughout Great Britain.
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Concerning your Assembly's request for lantern slides of the
Shrines on Mt. Carmel which you propose to use in your
teaching campaign, the Guardian much regrets that no such
slides are at present available here.
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As regards the question of what procedure the Bahá'í
Assemblies should adopt when dissatisfied with the services of
any of their officers, should such dissatisfaction involve the
loyalty of an Assembly officer to the Faith, he should, following
a majority vote be dismissed. But in case the dissatisfaction is due
to the incompetence of a member, or simply to a neglect on his
part to discharge his duties, this does not constitute sufficient
justification to force his resignation or dismissal from the
Assembly. He should be kept in office until new elections are
held.
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The Guardian fully approves that, in view of the National
Secretary's key position in the Cause at the present time, he
should apply for complete exemption. He hopes that the
representations the N.S.A. will make will meet with success.
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In closing he wishes me to acknowledge with thanks the
receipt of two copies of Lady Blomfield's book presented to him
by the N.S.A., one of which he has already placed in the Library
of Bahá'u'lláh's Mansion in Bahjí....
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[From the Guardian:]
Dear and valued co-worker,
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I was greatly relieved to learn of the safety of the English believers
and was filled with admiration through the assurance you have given
me of their steadfastness, their unwavering determination to labour for
the spread of our beloved Faith and the defence and protection of its
interests in spite of the unprecedented calamities and confusion that
now afflict their country. Bahá'u'lláh from His station on high is
watching over them, is pleased with them, and will, I feel certain,
guide their steps, cheer their hearts, bless their efforts, protect their
lives, and fulfil the desire of their hearts.
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Gratefully and affectionately,
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Shoghi
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