lease assure all the dear friends of Auckland of his loving remembrance
and his prayers for their work.

With Baha'i love,
R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

_Dear and valued co-worker:_

_I cannot refrain from adding a few words in person to assure you of my
lively appreciation of your constancy and of the distinctive services you
are so ably and devotedly rendering our beloved Faith. That you may be
able to extend their range is my fervent and constant prayer. Persevere,
and be confident and happy._

_Your true and grateful brother, _
_ Shoghi_

(37) December 19th, 1947

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your letter to our beloved Guardian, dated Dec. 12th has been received,
and he has instructed me to answer it on his behalf. The previous letter
you mention cannot have reached him, as he always replies to letters from
the friends.

Your book[+E10] touches on a very important subject, and he regrets that
he cannot read it himself. His work is so pressing and multiplying so fast
that he invariably refuses to go over the manuscripts the friends send him
as he simply cannot attend to such things as well as all his other work.
You should send it to the Reviewing Com. in the U.S.A. and ask their
advice. Perhaps an outside publisher would be interested in it? The Baha'i
funds have such heavy demands made on them at present that even essential
literature must often wait to be published, unfortunately.

He fully appreciates the fact that the believers locally, in different
parts of the world, often feel that their political party is in many ways
striving to accomplish ideals akin to our Baha'i aims--but the fact
remains that the only way for the Baha'is to preserve their international
character, their unity and integrity, is for them individually to
sacrifice these desired political affiliations for the universal good and
protection of the Faith. There is no political party in existence with
whose platform we wholly agree, and we must abstain from membership in
such parties. Likewise people who join the Faith must have the courage and
conviction to leave their political affiliations behind.

There is no reason why this should cause enmity as they are not joining
another party, but a universal Faith striving for the advancement of the
entire human race. He thinks there is very little possibility of any
politician joining the Faith. The sacrifice of such individuals' personal
ambitions is too great a one for them to m