you, and our
sore-tried brethren in your land, in admiration for the courage and
fortitude you have so well displayed in the midst of your afflictive
trials, and in thanksgiving to the almighty God for having sustained and
blessed you so repeatedly through His unfailing grace and mighty
confirmations.

May His spirit continue to aid and guide your Community in the distressing
days yet to come...

[From the Guardian:]

Dear co-workers:

It was such a joy to hear from you. You, as well as the other German
believers, are often in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to pray
for the realization of your highest hopes. Be not despaired, nay be
assured that a glorious future awaits you all, more brilliant than any you
can imagine.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 26 MAY 1946

26 May 1946

Miss Edith Horn and the dear Baha'is of Frankfurt

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of April 21st reached the beloved Guardian--the first direct
mail from Germany!--and he was rejoiced to see you are all so devoted and
active in the service of our precious Faith.

He hopes the Frankfurt Baha'is, now that they have a Spiritual Assembly
and are free to conduct their affairs publicly, will succeed in teaching
many new souls this life-giving message.

The need in Europe to hear of the Cause is more desperate than ever
before, and the responsibility of the German friends very great, being as
they are the largest Baha'i Community in Europe.

You may be sure he will pray for your labours to promote the Cause, in the
Holy Shrines, and he assures you that you and your work are very dear to
him...

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

My heart was filled with joy, pride and gratitude when I perused your most
welcome message, as I regard it as a remarkable evidence of the unfailing
providence and power of Baha'u'llah, who has watched over you, preserved
and sustained you, and has now enabled you to resume your historic work
for His Cause. You have often been in my thoughts and prayers and I
rejoice that your city is to become the administrative centre of our
beloved Faith and the national focus of its spiritual and humanitarian
activities. Persevere in your great task and rest assured and be happy.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 3 JULY 1946

3 July 1946

I need not try and convey to you in words how the Guardian has deplored,
and suffered over, all the tragic