d of spiritual guidance. The Baha'is alone,
through the Message of Baha'u'llah, hold the key to the solution of
humanity's ills, and as much of the tremendous work which lies ahead will
perforce have to be undertaken by young people, he attaches great
importance to the activities of Baha'i Youth everywhere.

He hopes you will all study deeply the teachings, as this alone will give
you the foundation you need for your services to the Faith. You should
also make every effort to distinguish your lives from those of other young
people of your generation, and thus, by the display of Baha'i virtues and
morals, attract the interest and esteem of others.

You may be sure that his loving prayers will be offered for your guidance
and protection in the Holy Shrines....

[From the Guardian:]

Dearly-beloved friends:

I was so pleased and thankful to receive your most welcome message, and to
learn of the resumption of your activities to which I attach the utmost
importance. I will pray for your success from the depths of my heart, and
urge you to get in touch, as soon as possible, with the Baha'i Youth in
various parts of the world, and to strengthen the bonds that unite you to
them, and to work in close collaboration and under the supervision of your
national assembly as soon as it is elected. May the Beloved bless,
sustain, and guide you at all times, and crown your activities with signal
success.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 4 MAY 1946

4 May 1946

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of March 17th (the copy of which Mr. Eichenauer also
forwarded) has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has
instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He is very anxious for the young Baha'is, everywhere, to deepen their
knowledge of the teachings, of Baha'i administration and laws, and to live
an exemplary Baha'i life in order to prepare themselves for their work in
the Cause as teachers and administrators. They are the ones who will toil
in the glorious and difficult days that lie ahead, and they must now fit
themselves to be worthy of their future high responsibilities and duties.

He assures you all he will pray for your services, your progress and
development, in the Holy Shrines, and he cherishes great hopes for your
future....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear co-workers:

My heart rejoiced and my soul was refreshed at the receipt of your most
welcome message, signed by so great a number of ardent and