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Unfolding Destiny
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Pages 410-411
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Letter of 30 May 1949
The Bahá'ís of Nottingham
Dear Bahá'í Friends:
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Your letter to our beloved Guardian, dated May 4, has been
received, and he deeply appreciates your message of devotion
and affection.
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His burden is indeed a heavy one, and after so many years of
continuous responsibility he often feels very tired. But when he
sees the loyalty of the friends and their steadfast perseverance in
their tasks his heart is lightened and he feels greatly encouraged.
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It is much easier to work when you see results being obtained
under your very eyes, and, although in many ways his service to
the Faith has been lonelier and more complicated than that of the
beloved Master, yet he has had the great blessing of seeing the
Cause spread out all over the world and greatly expand in many
countries--such as England, India, the United State, etc.--as it
never did in the days of `Abdu'l-Bahá, Who worked so
unremittingly towards this end, and Who planted what we now
reap.
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He feels the British believers can and will--indeed must--
succeed in their Plan, and his thoughts and prayers are with them
very often.
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With Bahá'í love,
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[From the Guardian:]
Dear co-workers:
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Your message cheered my heart, and I wish to assure you that I
greatly value your noble sentiments, and will supplicate the Beloved
to bless your efforts, guide every step you take in the path of service,
enable you to extend continually the range of your activities, and
consolidate the work you have so splendidly inaugurated, and are so
devotedly prosecuting in the service of this glorious Faith,
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Your true and grateful brother,
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Shoghi
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