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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 156-157
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Letter of 9 March 1943
Dear Bahá'í Sister,
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Your letters dated July 19th 1942, Aug. 20th 1942, Sept. 15th
1942, and Dec. 8th 1942 have all reached the Guardian safely, as
well as their enclosures, and he has instructed me to answer them
on his behalf.
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This last year he has been greatly overburdened with work,
and that is why he so frequently has to delay the answering of his
many letters.
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The good news you conveyed of the marked success of the
various Summer Schools held last year pleased him greatly.
When the English friends remember that it is not many years
since they ventured on their first Summer School and now,
during war time, they have managed to hold four successful
ones, they should feel very encouraged and proud! It shows that
when the determination is strong and the faith firm, the friends
can work wonders and surprise even themselves!
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He was also delighted to hear of the successful teaching work
and public meetings undertaken in Bradford and Manchester,
and that the advertisements and publicity which you are
sponsoring are meeting with a certain amount of response from
the public.
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He hopes that some of the friends will find it possible to move,
at least temporarily, to centres where sufficient believers, or
interested enquirers exist to enable a Spiritual Assembly to be
formed by 1944. If such work is feasible it is, indeed, of great
importance and well worth the sacrifices involved. This policy
of settlement has been fruitful in both India and the United
States, and as soon as a determined and active Assembly is started
it is, of course, much easier to teach and carry on the work of the
Cause.
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The burdens everyone has to bear these days are heavy, and
the way often seems long and hard which we and our fellow-men
in general, are called upon to tread; but we know where it
leads and what our work is and what that work must ultimately
mean to not only the Bahá'ís but the whole world. This
knowledge strengthens us and enables us to go on with a faith
and confidence which cannot but help and inspire others. We are
Bahá'u'lláh's army and we cannot fail, as He leads us on.
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The Guardian assures you and all the N.S.A. members of his
most loving prayers. The English friends are increasingly dear to
him, and he has great hopes for their future achievements.
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[From the Guardian:]
Dear and valued co-workers,
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The evidences of renewed activity in the teaching field are most
encouraging and the spirit which animates the English believers in
these days of stress and peril is highly inspiring. As the first Bahá'í
century draws to a close, a supreme effort should be exerted by the
believers in order to consummate befittingly the task they have arisen
to achieve. I will pray with all my heart that the hopes they cherish
may be realised, and their continued labours be crowned with glorious
success.
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Your true and grateful brother,
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Shoghi
Naw-Rúz, 1943
APPRECIATE MESSAGE RECIPROCATE LOVING GREETINGS THANKFUL
DIVINE PROTECTION PRAYING UNPRECEDENTED VICTORIES LAST
YEAR FIRST BAHÁ'Í CENTURY.
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SHOGHI RABBÁNÍ
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