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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 53-54
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Letter of 20 May 1926
My dear Mr. Simpson,
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I thank you on behalf of Shoghi Effendi for your letter of May
8th.
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He was very glad indeed to learn the names of the newly
elected London Spiritual Assembly and he wishes them success
from the bottom of his heart. He earnestly trusts that throughout
the coming year they will succeed to give a fresh impetus to the
progress of the Cause in England and will not be satisfied with
only mediocre efforts and endeavours.
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With regard to the election of the Assemblies and your desire
to have substitutes in order to ensure a steady and easy-to-obtain
quorum for business, Shoghi Effendi would not like to give you
any further special regulations but would prefer you to
communicate with America and follow the method they have
adopted. He has a keen desire that uniformity should exist in the
regulations. I am sure you would gladly communicate with Mr.
Horace Holley on the subject.
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He is so gratified that the case of ... is settled permanently and
he hopes that in future no such petty misunderstandings will
come in the way of the steady growth of the Movement, which
is of the utmost necessity not only in England but throughout
the world.
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Shoghi Effendi is well but as usual very busy. The recent
atrocities in Persia have been a source of deep grief to his
heart....
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[From the Guardian:]
My dear fellow-worker,
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In order to avoid misunderstandings and confusion and ensure
uniformity of method and action I have requested you to conform to the
principle adopted by the American friends and Mr. Holley will inform
you of the method they pursue. I realise the special and peculiar
difficulties that prevail in London and the nature of the obstacles with
which they are confronted. I feel however that an earnest effort should
be made to overcome them and that the members must arrange their
affairs in such a way as to ensure their prompt attendance at 9
meetings which are held in the course of the year. This surely is not an
insurmountable obstacle.
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I will remember their needs and difficulties in my prayers at the
Holy Shrines and will continue to supplicate for them Divine guidance
and blessings.
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Shoghi
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