behalf.

He was very happy to see that so many of you are now active in the Holy
Faith in Plochingen and holding your Feasts and meetings regularly in such
a spirit of dedication and Baha'i love. This love and unity among the
friends cannot but attract the blessings of Baha'u'llah upon your work for
His Cause.

Now is the time to teach the hungry, war-disillusioned people of Germany
the Message of God for this day. He urges you to redouble your efforts to
attract and confirm new souls, and to teach them not only the spiritual
aspects of the Faith but its World Order as well--for this Divine solution
to the ills of mankind is what the people need to hear of.

He remembers the visit of Mrs. Henseler and Mrs. Victoria B. von Sigsfeld
to Haifa, and is happy to hear both have been ceaselessly active in the
Cause, the one until her death and the other up until the present day! To
serve is indeed a blessed privilege!

You may be sure his loving prayers will be offered for you all and for the
success of the work there...

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless your efforts, guide your steps in the path of
service, and aid you to promote, effectively and at all times, the best
interests of His Faith and its institutions,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 18 FEBRUARY 1947

18 February 1947

To the Baha'is of Rostock, Waernemunde and Schwerin.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter, dated Rostock Sept. 22nd and Schwerin Sept. 28th, 1946, was
received, and it brought great joy to our Guardian's heart to see the
names of so many of the dear friends who are now united and actively
serving the Faith in far northern towns! He has instructed me to answer
you on his behalf.

Now that it is once more possible for you all to meet, he urges you to do
so often, and to exert your utmost in spreading the Message of Baha'u'llah
to those who are seeking the Truth--and there are many of them these days!
Likewise, he hopes you will be able to soon have three flourishing
Spiritual Assemblies in those towns.

He will pray that this may speedily come about; he will also pray for you
all, for your protection and success in all you do for the beloved
Faith...

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless your efforts, guide you in your devoted labours, aid
you to increase your numbers, multiply your institutions, consolidate your
accomplishments, and fulfil every desire you cherish for the promotion of