frequently and in detail, of my continued prayers for you, and of my sense
of pride and satisfaction in view of your devoted and pioneer services in
that promising country. Though trials, tests, anxieties and cares beset
your path, yet you should never falter in your faith and hope that
eventually, through you and those who after you will tread your path, the
sovereignty of Baha'u'llah will be firmly established in that land and
your heart's desire will in the end be fulfilled.

Your true and affectionate brother, Shoghi

(May 20, 1928)

[Letter of November 14, 1928]

My dear and precious co-worker:

It always gives him (the Guardian) great pleasure to hear of the progress
of the Cause in distant lands and he prays for those who are undertaking
the task with great zeal and unfailing sacrifice. The activities of such
devoted souls will surely leave ever-lasting traces on the history of man.
The pioneer work is always the most difficult and entails the greatest
sacrifice. Be thankful to God for having chosen you to undertake such a
task. The Master always looked to the Eastern countries as a ready field
of service and promised a great harvest to one who would sow the seed.

(signed by Soheil Afnan)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

My dear and precious co-worker:

Your letter has served to reveal once again the undying spirit of devotion
that animates you in the service of the Cause. My prayers will be offered
again for you at His Holy Shrine that you may be assisted to establish
permanently a Baha'i Spiritual Assembly in that land, and help that centre
to get in close and constant touch with Assemblies both in the East and
West.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(November 14, 1928)

[Letter of December 21, 1928]

My dear and valued co-worker:

Your letters have gladdened my heart and fortified me in my task. I will
continue to supplicate for you at His Shrine, that He may graciously
assist you to make of those who are merely interested, active supporters
of the Faith, recognizing fully the significance and station of
Baha'u'llah, and who will form a nucleus of believers who will carry on
the work, loyally and effectively after you and in your absence. This is
my fervent prayer for you.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(December 21, 1928)

[Letter of April 19, 1929]

Your perseverance and constancy in the service of the Cause in Japan, your
effort to sow the seed among the educated and enl