ly dispelled. Any misconception of the sane and genuine
patriotism that animates every Baha'i heart, if it ever obscures or
perplexes the minds of responsible government officials, should be
instantly and courageously dissipated. Any deliberate misrepresentation by
the enemies of the Cause of God of the aims, the tenets and methods of the
administrators of the Faith of Baha'u'llah should be vigorously faced and
its fallacy pitilessly exposed. The Cause to which we belong stands on the
threshold of an era of unprecedented expansion. Its problems are many,
diverse and challenging. Our methods and ways of approach must likewise be
characterized by unusual sagacity, consummate skill and wisdom. He will
surely never fail us in meeting the needs of a critical hour.

March 16, 1933

PERSONALITIES SUBORDINATED

Concerning the removal of believers I feel that such a vitally important
matter should be given the most serious consideration and preferably be
referred to the National Assembly for further consideration and final
decision. We should be slow to accept and reluctant to remove. I fully
approve and wholeheartedly and unreservedly uphold the principle to which
you refer that personalities should not be made centers around which the
community may revolve but that they should be subordinated under all
conditions and however great their merits to the properly constituted
Assemblies. You and your co-workers can never over-estimate or
over-emphasize this cardinal principle of Baha'i Administration.

April 11, 1933

MOMENTOUS CONVENTION

Message to 1933 Convention

Entire Baha'i world stirred with expectations to witness results of
American believers' momentous Convention. On its proceedings hang issue of
incalculable benefit to world-wide Faith of Baha'u'llah. To its delegates
is given great opportunity to release forces which will usher in an era
whose splendor must outshine the heroic age of our beloved Cause. Supreme
Concourse waiting for them to seize it.

Cablegram June 1, 1933

AN EMINENT RANK

Keith's precious life offered up in sacrifice to beloved Cause in
Baha'u'llah's native land. On Persian soil, for Persia's sake, she
encountered, challenged and fought the forces of darkness with high
distinction, indomitable will, unswerving, exemplary loyalty. The mass of
her helpless Persian brethren mourns the sudden loss of their valiant
emancipator. American believers grateful and prou