resence there will be of great help and inspiration to the Japanese
friends.

They seem dear and devoted souls, and he rejoices to see that, after all
these years, and the long period of patient toil you spent there in the
past, the tree of the Faith has struck deep roots, and the fruits are
beginning to appear at last.

He feels you, and dear Fujita too, should devote particular attention to
deepening the friends in the Covenant, which is the ark of safety for
every believer.

(signed by "Ruhiyyih")

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Almighty sustain, guide and bless you always, give you all the
strength you need to enrich the splendid record of your past services in
Japan, and enable you continually to extend the range of your meritorious
accomplishments.

Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi

(October 6, 1950)

[Letter of November 15, 1951]

He (the Guardian) urges you never to feel discouraged but to go on
showering your love on the friends (in Japan) and helping them to a deeper
understanding of the Covenant.

The Guardian was pleased to hear Mr. Torii is arranging for the Hidden
Words in Braille. Please thank him and assure him of the Guardian's loving
prayers.

(signed by "Ruhiyyih")

(November 15, 1951)

[Letter of May 22, 1952]

The Guardian was most happy to learn of the many teaching opportunities
which have been coming to you in that land, where you have labored so
tirelessly and so lovingly, and assures you of his prayers for you and for
those whom you are attracting to the Faith of Baha'u'llah.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(May 22, 1952)

[Letter of September 29, 1952]

The Guardian greatly values your continuous sacrificial services in behalf
of the Faith, particularly in Japan. He prays for the success of the
efforts of the friends in Japan, that the Cause may spread rapidly in that
country. He will particularly pray for the success of your work in Kyoto.
He is hopeful that your contact with the Esperantists in Japan will bring
many of them into the Faith.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(September 29, 1952)

[Letter of August 15, 1953]

The Guardian is indeed deeply grateful for your ceaseless services in the
Cause of God, and was very happy to learn from you of the progress of the
work in Japan.

He urges you by all means to make your plans to attend the International
Teaching Conference to be held in New Delhi in October. You should then
return t