orld".

Renewing to you and your dear co-workers the assurances of his prayers,
and of his deep gratitude for your painstaking and devoted exertions in
service to the Cause in England, and with greetings....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker,

Our anxiety for the safety of the English believers is deepening every
day, as it is fully realised how dangerous the situation has become in
recent months, and how manifold and pressing are the problems that
confront them in the faithful discharge of their sacred and vital
responsibilities. The perusal of the reports, minutes and periodicals
received lately from that country has served to deepen my sense of
admiration and my feelings of gratitude for the wisdom, the staunchness
and fidelity with which the elected representatives of the English
believers are conducting in these critical times the activities of their
Faith. My fervent and constant prayer is that Baha'u'llah may ever keep
them safe and protected under the shadow of His wings and aid them to play
a worthy and memorable part in these tragic days of the Formative Period
of our beloved Cause.

Shoghi

Letter of 19 October 1940

19 October 1940

ANXIOUS WELFARE ENGLISH BELIEVERS PRAYING PROTECTION CABLE ASSURANCE
DEEPEST LOVE.

SHOGHI RABBANI

Letter of 22 November 1940

22 November 1940

Dear Mr. Hofman,

On behalf of the Guardian I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your
communications dated May 28th, June 20th, July 5th and August 30th with
enclosures, written at the direction of the British N.S.A.

He has noted with satisfaction the results of the elections for the new
N.S.A. and wishes you to convey to your fellow members the assurances of
his prayers for the success of their work during this year.
Notwithstanding the storm and stress raging around them, the friends in
England should more than ever, firmly united behind their National
Assembly, and strengthened by an unshakable conviction in the ultimate
triumph of their Faith, earnestly and resolutely endeavour to foster the
cause of teaching. The trials and tribulations facing them should but
serve to steel their resolve to leave no stone unturned until their goal
has been fully accomplished. The Guardian's prayers are being ardently
offered that whatever the immediate repercussions of the war may be on the
British Baha'i Community, its members may, through the Divine aid and
protection of Baha'u'llah, receive such