is greatly encouraging them
in their own struggles. For people are prone to thinking that the American
Baha'is accomplish so much solely because of the great advantages they
enjoy in their very fortunate country, whereas now the friends, knowing
full well how much England suffered during the war, and is still
suffering, are forced to acknowledge that it is spirit, determination,
faith and devotion which bring victories into being, one after another, in
Britain, and not luxury and leisure. Your achievements are heartening the
friends in many places where their numbers are few, and the obstacles to
be overcome great! In fact the American Baha'is who have visited England
feel there is much to be copied at home in your spirit and methods.

He, therefore, urges you all to persevere courageously, knowing what you
are accomplishing is infinitely precious and great. You are witnessing
with your own eyes the fruition of your plans, the nearing of the moment
when your hopes will be fully realised.

He assures you all of his very loving prayers on your behalf, and for the
speedy progress of your work.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers,

The successful conclusion of the Initial Phase of the first collective
enterprise launched by the followers of Baha'u'llah in the British Isles
during the first year of the second Baha'i century constitutes a milestone
of the utmost significance on the road leading the British Baha'i
community to the glorious destiny ordained for them by Divine Providence.
The efforts exerted, the magnitude of the success which has been achieved,
the spirit of consecration that has been demonstrated, the solidarity,
determination and perseverance evinced by individuals, groups and
assemblies during the opening years of this century are indeed
unprecedented in British Baha'i history, and may be regarded next to
'Abdu'l-Baha's twice repeated visit to the British Isles, as the most
potent period in the annals of the British Baha'i community.

The establishment of the structural basis of the Administrative Order of
the Faith in Scotland, Wales and Eire--an accomplishment of tremendous
spiritual significance in itself--has greatly enhanced the momentous
character of this period, and will lend a mighty impetus to the evolution
of the Faith in the days to come.

The Final Phase of the Plan must now be carried forward with still greater
energy, with still nobler self-sacrifice, with a clearer vision