m our Oriental brethren is reverence,
self-sacrifice, unquestioning obedience and complete devotion to the
Cause. These are wonderful traits, and ones which the West must emulate.
In exchange we can offer them our sense of principle and efficiency and
capacity for action.

LETTER OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1951

19 September 1951

To the Baha'is who were gathered at Dilsberg, August 22, 1951

The beloved Guardian was very happy to see so many of the young friends
had gathered to study the Faith, and associate with each other in Baha'i
fellowship.

He feels sure these experiences are building up among you a greater sense
of dedication and uniting your hearts in the service of Baha'u'llah.

He urges you all to exemplify in your personal lives the teachings, as
well as to study them, and to also learn well the principles of the
Administrative Order.

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved of our hearts guide and bless you, remove every obstacle
from your path, and aid you to contribute increasingly to the
consolidation of the institutions of His Faith,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 30 OCTOBER 1951

30 October 1951

Through the National Assembly the beloved Guardian heard of your serious
illness and your sufferings, and he wishes me to assure you of his loving
sympathy and of his ardent prayers for your relief.

Life afflicts us with very severe trials sometimes, but we must always
remember that when we accept patiently the will of God He compensates us
in other ways. With faith and love we must be patient, and He will surely
reward us.

The Guardian is also praying for your children, that they may grow up to
rejoice your heart and be wonderful Baha'is.

LETTER OF 6 DECEMBER 1951

6 December 1951

To the Baha'i Youth Who were gathered at Maulbronn October 28, 1951.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian appreciated receiving your message, and was happy to
see that so many of you had met to consult together about ways and means
of spreading the Divine Message in Germany.

He assures you he will pray that your efforts will be blessed; and he
urges you, as far as possible, to disperse to centers in Germany where
there are either no Baha'is, or there is a weak group and your presence
would strengthen it to establish a new center.

LETTER OF 20 JANUARY 1952

20 January 1952

To the Baha'is who were present at the Winter Youth Meeting December 28,
1951.