ch time, and will, in addition, make it easier and more
interesting for the friends to get acquainted with the full contents of
Mrs. Bedikian's communications.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

Your notable share in the revival and extension of Baha'i activity in
northern Germany will be ever remembered with joy and gratitude. Your work
will no doubt attract the blessings of Baha'u'llah, and will serve as an
inspiring example to the generations that will arise to serve after you.
Persevere, and never feel disheartened.

Shoghi

LETTER OF 17 JUNE 1935(14)

17 June 1935

Dear Baha'i co-workers,

Shoghi Effendi has read with much pleasure your welcome message of the
23rd of May last, and has learned with deep satisfaction of the success of
the meeting you have held on the occasion of the anniversary of Bab's
Declaration. He feels, indeed, so happy to realize how unitedly and
harmoniously your community is discharging its activities, and is certain
that, as years go by, it will increasingly manifest a zeal and ardour that
will enable it to achieve accomplishments that will not only be unique but
which will have far-reaching effects upon the progress of the Cause
throughout Germany.

In his moments of meditation and prayers he will specially remember you,
and will ask Baha'u'llah to continue pouring His blessings upon you all,
that your community may daily grow in strength, unity and fervour.

With loving Baha'i greetings and sincere good wishes...

[From the Guardian:]

Dearly-beloved co-workers:

I deeply appreciate your most welcome message, and wish to assure you of
my deepfelt gratitude for the constancy and zeal which characterize your
labours in the Divine Vineyard. I am following the progress of your
activities with the utmost interest and joy, and feel confident that the
blessings of the Beloved, whom you serve with such ardour, steadfastness
and loyalty will guide, enrich and reinforce your historic work for the
propagation of His glorious and invincible Faith. Persevere in your high
endeavours and rest confident.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 5 JULY 1935

5 July 1935

He is very happy to learn of the beautiful meeting you have had in the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Lehne, and of the visit paid to the friends in Berlin
by some of the believers from various parts of Northern Germany. He trusts
that these warm and frequent contacts between the