ved by the beloved Guardian,
and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was very happy to see that you have held another meeting in Manchester
College, and hopes that the attracted ones who attended may become real
students of the Faith, and eventually join its ranks.

The poem by Miss Masefield was much appreciated by the Guardian. Please
assure Miss Masefield that he liked it very much, and will consider using
it for a future volume of "Baha'i World". The only thing that he saw that
seemed to need correction was that the word "Abha", was spelled "Abba"
instead of "Abha".

He hopes that Miss Masefield, through the friendship and wise association
of the members of your Group with her, will feel moved to declare herself
an active member of the Faith. He will pray that this may come about.

The Guardian will also pray for the success of the devoted labours of the
believers in Oxford.

With warm Baha'i love,

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty guide and sustain you always, remove all obstacles from
your path, and enable you to win great and memorable victories in the
service of His Faith,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 1 February 1954

1 February 1954

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Oxford

Dear Baha'i Friends:

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

He thanks you very much for the expression of your sympathy, and for the
newspaper clipping you enclosed.

It has indeed been a great loss to the work of the Faith, to lose such a
valiant, constant and distinguished Hand as dear Dorothy Baker. It will
leave a gap in the pioneer field, as well. No doubt her noble spirit will
be able to assist and inspire from on high, and this must be the
consolation of all her friends and admirers.

He trusts the work in Oxford is progressing steadily; and he assures you
all of his loving prayers in your behalf.

With warmest Baha'i greetings,

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless your meritorious efforts, guide and sustain you in
your activities, and enable you to win great victories in the service of
His Faith,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 23 April 1954

23 April 1954

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Oxford

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of April 9th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he
has instructed me to answ