homefront,
and particularly throughout the newly opened islands bordering the
homeland itself, now standing in such dire need of a flow of pioneers and
a concentration of material resources unexampled in British Baha'i
history. There is no reason to doubt that the phenomenal progress achieved
within the span of a few years, amidst an alien people, and in such
distant and backward territories, will be duplicated, nay surpassed, among
people of the same race, speaking the same language, of the same
background, and living in such close proximity to the Administrative
Centre in the British Isles, provided that a determination no less
unyielding, and a dedication no less whole-hearted and complete, will be
displayed by those who have already won such memorable victories in such
far-off and inhospitable regions of the globe. He Who in recent years
infallibly guided from His realms above the steps of the little band of
pioneers and administrators under such difficult and challenging
circumstances, Who galvanised their souls, blessed their handiwork, raised
their status, and noised abroad their fame, can well enable them, if they
but arise to the occasion now presenting itself, to conquer with no less
rapidity and even greater effectiveness, the citadels of men's hearts, to
tear down the barriers which now confront them, and ignite a fire in the
hearts of their own countrymen as consuming as the one that has set
ablaze, in so conspicuous a fashion, the souls of the African races over
the length and breadth of an entire continent.

The rapid increase in the number of the avowed supporters of the Faith,
the multiplication of groups, isolated centres and assemblies within the
limits of the homeland and its neighbouring islands, must be accompanied
by a marked acceleration in the process of internal consolidation, such as
the incorporation of firmly established local Assemblies, expansion in the
publication and dissemination of Baha'i literature, and the adoption of
carefully considered measures aimed at giving a still wider publicity,
among circles hitherto unapproached, or as yet inadequately informed of
the tenets, the aims and purposes, as well as the world-wide achievements
of the Faith of Baha'u'llah in both the teaching and administrative
spheres of its activities.

The highly gratifying and truly praiseworthy success which has attended,
so unexpectedly, the energetic efforts exerted by your Assembly in
connection with the