ightened people and at
the same time to carry the comforting and inspiring teachings of the Faith
to the poor and blind, all these are the causes of deep satisfaction and
pleasure to the heart of the Guardian.

(signed by Soheil Afnan)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

With the assurance of my keen appreciation of your devoted and constant
efforts and of my fervent and continued prayers in your behalf at the Holy
Shrines.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(April 19, 1929)

[Letter of January 5, 1930]

He (the Guardian) hopes that you will leave a wonderful group of Baha'is
in that land. Once they come to appreciate the futility of mere material
progress and come to desire a spiritual impetus they will see that the
source of all inspiration in this day is Baha'u'llah and His teachings.

(January 5, 1930)

[Letter of April 18, 1930]

My dear co-worker:

Your separate messages have rejoiced my heart. I will pray for each one of
you that the Beloved may bless you, guide you and strengthen you to render
notable services to the cause of world brotherhood and peace. I deeply
value your expressed sentiments and reciprocate your expressions of
brotherly love.

Praying for your spiritual advancement,
Shoghi

(April 18, 1930)

[Letter of October 8, 1931]

He (the Guardian) sincerely hopes that the translation of Dr. Esslemont's
book will proceed at a rapid pace, because no real advance can be made in
the teaching work without proper literature, and this book is undoubtedly
the most comprehensive exposition of the Teachings yet written. The
language should, however, be worthy of the theme otherwise it would not
make the necessary appeal to the educated classes.

Shoghi Effendi was very pleased to hear that Keith (Ransom-Kehler) has
achieved some success in Japan. The explicit promise of Baha'u'llah is
that God's spirit will assist all those who, with a sincere and detached
heart, arise to spread the teachings. There is no reason for astonishment
therefore if the teachers of the Cause find success in their work. May
God's spirit continue to sustain them.

(signed by Ruhi Afnan)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

Dear and valued co-worker:

I am eagerly awaiting the news of the publication in Japanese of that
prized book which Dr. Esslemont has so wonderfully laboured to produce.
When received it will adorn the newly-restored mansion of Baha'u'llah
adjoining His Shrine at Bahji. May the Beloved