To the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Belfast

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Your letter of April 12th, conveying such heartening news, was received by
our beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his
behalf.

He feels your Assembly, a hard-won prize, and occupying an important
position as representative of the Faith in Northern Ireland, is one of the
key assemblies in the British Isles, and he is immensely proud of your
achievement in at last forming it.

You may be sure he will pray for your protection and success in the Holy
Shrines, and that your numbers may increase in Belfast and your ship
weather every storm triumphantly!

With loving greetings,

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless sustain and guide you in your meritorious
activities, remove every obstacle from your path and enable you to win
still greater victories in the service of His glorious Faith.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 14 November 1947

14 November 1947

The Baha'is of Bristol, England

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Your message of Oct. 21st reached our beloved Guardian, and he has
instructed me to answer it on his behalf.

Now that you are six there (judging by your signatures), a mere three is
required to enable you to reach your Goal and have your Assembly next
April.

You may be sure that he will supplicate in the Holy Shrines that these
three may be speedily found and the Assembly safely established in
accordance with the present Plan.

He assures you that your devotion and services are very deeply
appreciated.

With loving greetings,

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless your high endeavours, reward you abundantly for
your historic accomplishments, guide your steps, and aid you to extend
continually the range of your highly valued activities.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 22 September 1948

22 September 1948

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Bristol

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Your letter of April 21st reached our beloved Guardian after a long delay,
and he has instructed me to answer it on his behalf.

The formation of your Assembly, in the face of so many difficulties, was
indeed a noble achievement, and serves to prove that our struggles as
individuals, often handicapped by the sense of our own inadequacy, are
reinforced by the grace of Baha'u'llah, Who enables us to achieve the
seemingly impossible!

He urges you