ed in the spirit
of the Faith, which brings love and unity."

201: TEACHING--BAHA'I FAITH (WHAT THE CAUSE NOW REQUIRES)

"What the Cause now requires is not so much a group of highly cultured and
intellectual people who can adequately present its Teachings, but a number
of devoted, sincere and loyal supporters, who, in utter disregard of their
own weaknesses and limitations, and with hearts afire with the love of
God, forsake their all for the sake of spreading and establishing His
Faith. In other words, what is mostly needed nowadays is a Baha'i pioneer
and not so much a Baha'i philosopher or scholar. For the Cause is not a
system of philosophy; it is essentially a way of life, a religious faith
that seeks to unite all people on a common basis of mutual understanding
and love, and in a common devotion to God.

"Baha'i scholars and writers will, no doubt, gradually appear, and will as
promised by Baha'u'llah lend a unique support to the Faith. But in the
meantime, we should not tarry, or slacken in our efforts."

202: TEACHING (STUDY EARLY HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF THE FAITH)

"I wish to urge the necessity of concentrating at your next summer
session, on the systematic study of the early history and principles of
the Faith, on public speaking, and on a thorough discussion, both formally
and informally, of various aspects of the Cause. These I regard as
essential preliminaries to a future intensive campaign of teaching in
which the rising generation must engage, if the spread of the Cause is to
be assured in that land."

203: TEACHING (THE UTMOST EFFORT)

"I cannot refrain from adding a few words to renew and reaffirm my fervent
plea to you, and through you to every individual member of the American
Baha'i Community, to exert the utmost effort in order to further the Cause
of Teaching throughout the American Continent. Every possible assistance,
whether moral, financial, or administrative, should be continuously,
generously, and systematically extended to this most urgent, this sacred
and meritorious Cause. My heart yearns to learn of any speedy and
effective action which the valiant members of that community may
determine, whether collectively or severally, to undertake. The invisible
hosts of the Abha Kingdom are arrayed and ready to rush forth and ensure
the triumph of every stout-hearted and persevering herald of the Faith of
Baha'u'llah.

204: TEACHING (IN SOUTH)

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