ervice to the Blessed Cause. One soul who becomes entirely
selfless and devoted and filled to overflowing with the spirit of love and
service will do much for the progress of the Cause in whatever locality he
is. Be assured, if you arise to serve, the Beloved Master says Nothing
shall be impossible to you if you have faith. As ye have faith so shall
your powers and blessings be. I convey to you the warm love and Baha'i
greetings of Shoghi Effendi, and all the family, and again assure you of
our earnest prayers that you will be enabled to render much service to the
Kingdom.

89: My heart is always cheered when I meet or ...

(220) My heart is always cheered when I meet or hear from the dear friends
in America, for the Beloved Master spoke so much to us about His visit to
your land, and we feel confident that the teachings of the Blessed
Perfection which He heralded forth have not fallen on barren soil and the
day is not far distant when a rich harvest will be garnered therefrom.

90: At the holy Threshold of the Abha Beauty ...

(221) At the holy Threshold of the Abha Beauty we fervently pray at all
times for outstanding success to attend that exalted body.(222) Indeed, by
virtue of the brilliant achievements won and the distinguished services
rendered by those blessed souls, the heart of this lowly one is filled
with utmost joy and assurance, and there is no doubt that through the
loving-kindness of God this measure of joy and happiness will be
multiplied day by day.

You have asked me about my own knowledge and recollections concerning the
holy Houses in Tihran. Unfortunately, due to my tender age at that time,
those blessed places and quarters have faded from my memory.

Upon you be His glory and praise.

91: O dear sisters, ardent lovers of Baha'u'llah, ...

(223) O dear sisters, ardent lovers of Baha'u'llah, may my soul be offered
up for your devotion, your staunchness, and your steadfastness!

The letter from the honoured members of that spiritual assemblage, telling
of the women of that land, their fervour, their fiery love for God, their
services to His Cause, their unity and mutual kindness and loving
fellowship, their grieving over the departure of the world's Day-Star--has
reached this afflicted one. Reading it, I begged most humbly of our Living
and Eternal Lord, to aid and bless those handmaids at all times and under
all conditions. He is verily the One Who is near to us all,