ed upon my heart. The Beloved is
well-pleased with your constancy, your zeal and exemplary devotion. I am
proud of the spirit that so powerfully animates you in His service. I will
continue to pray for your success from the bottom of my heart. Rest
assured and persevere.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(September 23, 1935)

[Letter of November 3, 1935]

Beloved Baha'i sister,

Shoghi Effendi was very happy to receive your letter of October 2, and
wishes me to congratulate you on having succeeded in getting the enclosed
article on the Cause published in one of the leading Japanese newspapers.
He trusts that this important piece of publicity work will serve to
attract the attention of a few competent and spiritually-minded people to
the Teachings and thus gradually open the way for the wider penetration of
the Message throughout Japan.

(signed by H. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

Dear and valued co-worker:

Do not feel discouraged if the work you are doing for His Cause does not
bear rich and immediate fruit. The seeds you are so patiently and
devotedly sowing will assuredly germinate, and future generations will
reap an abundant harvest. The Master is watching over and blessing your
historic services. Rest assured.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(November 3, 1935)

[Letter of May 11, 1936]

He (the Guardian) is truly pleased to learn of the many contacts you have
succeeded in forming with distinguished people and especially with young
Japanese students... (He) feels also deeply appreciative of Dr.
Masujima's(27) kind offer in presenting his library for the use of the
Baha'is. He hopes and fervently prays that this eminent friend of the
Cause may become one day a confirmed and devoted believer and that through
his services the Faith may rapidly spread throughout Japan.

(signed by H. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Beloved bless you and keep you, reward you abundantly for your
manifold services, and enable you to extend the scope of your meritorious
activities.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(May 11, 1936)

[Letter of November 3, 1936]

Regarding your wish to visit the Holy Shrines, he (the Guardian) fully
approves of it and wishes me to extend to you a most hearty welcome.

(signed by H. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

Dear and valued co-worker:

Your previous letters of May 21 and June 29 have also reached me, and I
deeply appreciate t