wly formed
Assemblies, multiplication of groups and increase in number of Assemblies
as well as corresponding effort through Latin America. Praying for
continuous flow of Divine outpourings.

Cablegram May 27, 1944

A SPIRITUAL ASSEMBLY IN EVERY REMAINING REPUBLIC

I rejoice in the success of the vitally needed, timely conference with
Latin American representatives; greatly welcome the decisions reached and
the plans formulated. The first year of the second Baha'i century should
witness the establishment of a Spiritual Assembly in every remaining
Republic and be signalized by a steady increase in the number of pioneers
for both Latin and North America; by a further multiplication of groups, a
wider dissemination of Baha'i literature in both Spanish and Portuguese,
closer relationships consolidating the communities and more effective
contact by these communities with the masses of the population and all
races and classes. I am ardently praying for mighty victories in every
field as essential preliminary to the emergence of independent National
Spiritual Assemblies and as indispensable prelude to launching in other
continents, soon after the termination of the world conflict, the second
stage of the momentous World Plan so intimately associated by 'Abdu'l-Baha
with the future destinies of the illustrious American Baha'i Community.

July 17, 1944

THE SEAL OF SPIRITUAL TRIUMPH

The splendid and unique success that has attended the Centenary
celebrations so admirably conducted by the American Baha'i community, has
befittingly crowned not only the fifty year record of services rendered by
its valiant members, but the labors associated with the entire body of
their fellow-workers in East and West in the course of an entire century.
The consummation of the Seven Year Plan, immortalizing the fame of this
richly blessed community, set the seal of complete spiritual triumph on
these historic celebrations. A memorable chapter in the history of the
Faith of Baha'u'llah in the West has been closed. A new chapter is now
opening, a chapter which, ere its termination, must eclipse the most
shining victories won so heroically by those who have so fearlessly
launched the first stage of the Great Plan conceived by 'Abdu'l-Baha for
the American believers. The prizes won so painstakingly in both the North
and South American continents must be preserved at all costs. A mighty
impetus should, at however great a sacri