it on his behalf.

It is wonderful to see that the German believers are not only free at last
to meet and propagate the Faith of God, but that they are also receiving
public recognition from officials, and that their numbers are constantly
swelling!

All the sufferings the German believers have endured are not in vain; they
now see before them many, many of their fellow-countrymen ripe to receive
the Message of Baha'u'llah, which, some of them, in the past, would never
have listened to for a moment.

Now is the time to teach the Cause of God in Germany as never before; in
spite of the hardships you are all undergoing, you must be active in
building up new Baha'i Assemblies while the people are still seeking some
spiritual food. We do not know what their spiritual condition will be like
in the future when their physical lives are once again more stable and
secure--so we must seize this golden opportunity, and make every sacrifice
to rapidly spread the Divine Message in Germany now.

He will pray for you all, that God may bless, aid and guide you....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

I was deeply touched by your message, and I greatly value the sentiments
you have expressed, and the efforts you exert for the promotion of our
beloved Faith. I will pray for your success from the depths of my heart.
Rest assured, and persevere in your high and meritorious endeavours.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 22 FEBRUARY 1947

22 February 1947

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letters dated Sept. 24th, Oct. 1st and Nov. 12th, 1946, have all been
received, as well as the interesting reports you enclosed with them, and
our beloved Guardian has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was delighted to see that such large study classes are being held in
Esslingen, and that so many people are becoming students of the Faith. The
German believers must concentrate all their efforts on teaching the Cause,
as at the present time there are many truth-seekers; in the future it may
be more difficult to reach the people.

The Summer School was also a great success this year, and our Guardian was
very happy to see so many attended and that the activities of the Baha'is
are now receiving public approval, after so many years of persecution!

You may be sure his loving prayers are offered for the success of your
devoted services to the Cause of God....

[From the Guardian:]

May the S