campaign of publicity initiated for the purpose of
safeguarding the rights of our oppressed brethren in Persia must be
regarded as a most encouraging sign, and should constitute a prelude and a
stepping-stone to a still wider undertaking, aimed at a more systematic
presentation of the ideals animating our beloved Cause and of its
fundamental verities, and an adequate proclamation of its God-given
mission to this distracted, sadly erring, and increasingly tormented
generation.

The annals of the British Baha'i community, small in numbers, yet
unconquerable in spirit, tenacious in belief, undeviating in purpose,
alert and vigilant in the discharge of its manifold duties and
responsibilities, have in consequence of its epoch-making achievements
been vastly enriched. The process set in motion and greatly accelerated
through the successive formulation of the Six Year Plan, the Two Year Plan
and the Ten Year Plan, must continue unabated and unimpaired. Nay with
every passing day it must gather momentum. Every individual believer must,
henceforth, encouraged and inspired by all that has already been achieved,
contribute to its future and speedy unfoldment. That the entire community
may befittingly respond to the call of the present hour and bring to a
final consummation the Mission with which it has been entrusted is the
deepest yearning of my heart and the object of my unceasing prayers.

Shoghi

Letter of 4 November 1956

4 November 1956

Northern Ireland Regional Teaching Committee

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your letter of 16 Ma_sh_iyyat 113, with enclosures, has been received by
the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his
behalf.

He is most hopeful that the second week-end school will prove as
successful and fruitful as the one held in February apparently was.

The Guardian is delighted over the progress being made in Northern
Ireland. He greatly admires the tenacity and spirit of dedication of the
believers living in the British Isles, and is confident the friends in
your region will unitedly bend all their energies toward the fulfilment of
the goals they have set their hearts on attaining by next Ridvan.

Rest assured of his loving prayers for you all....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Beloved bless your efforts and those of your dear co-workers, and
aid you to extend the range of your valued activities, and enable you to
win memorable victories in the service of His Faith,