to them.

As regards your highly meritorious desire to pioneer behind the Iron
Curtain, he does not feel that this would be advisable or in the best
interests of the Faith. You should continue your work where you are in
Germany, and do all you can, as a Hand and as a member of the National
Body, to see that some pioneers undertake this important service.

LETTER OF 28 MARCH 1957

28 March 1957

As regards the question you have asked: The Baha'i marriage should take
place the same day.

It is not necessary that this should be an occasion for a feast or
publicity, although that would of course be good if it could be combined
with obedience to the Laws. The most important thing is that they should
have the Baha'i ceremony, which, as you know, is extremely simple, on the
same day as the other ceremony.

LETTER OF 28 APRIL 1957

28 April 1957

The passing of dear George Townshend has been a real loss to the work in
Europe--but what Europe has lost Asia in the Pacific has gained!

LETTER OF 14 MAY 1957(57)

14 May 1957

He would certainly not advise you to move outside of Germany, in view of
the tremendous needs in that country. However, he approves, if you find it
financially possible, of your moving to Dortmund where as you say there
are no Baha'is, and which is one of Germany's major cities. This would
indeed be rendering the Faith a valuable service at this time in setting
an example to others. Either Dortmund or Berlin would be highly
acceptable, whichever would be easiest for you.

LETTER OF 28 MAY 1957

28 May 1957

To the Youth who were present in Aachen on May 19, 1957.

He was very happy to see that so many of the Baha'i Youth had gathered
together to study the Teachings, and hopes such meetings will be held
often throughout Germany.

The believers, especially the young ones, should always remember that the
first thing the non-Baha'is are going to notice in us is our character;
therefore, the highest standard of moral conduct and courtesy should be
shown forth by the youth, in order to attract the hearts of other people,
and, through arousing their admiration, create in them a desire to know
more about our beloved Faith, and eventually to arise to serve it.

He will pray for you all, that you may be successful in your labours, to
give the Glad Tidings of Baha'u'llah to the young people....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless your efforts, gui