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German and English, to an account of the current activities of the
Movement throughout the length and breadth of Germany, a step which I am
sure will rejoice the hearts of our spiritual brethren and sisters the
world over.

The members of the holy Family and myself have joined lately the resident
friends in the Holy Land in contributing towards the relief of the present
distress in Germany, and we trust our modest efforts will mitigate to some
extent the rigours of this coming winter in that afflicted country.

Hoping to hear from you, individually and collectively, and remembering
you always in my prayers,

I am your brother and co-worker

LETTER OF 28 DECEMBER 1923

28 December 1923

To the beloved of the Lord and the handmaids of the Merciful in Leipzig,
Germany,
Care of his honour, Mr. Herrigel.

My dearest brethren and sisters in 'Abdu'l-Baha:

I need not emphasize the deep and genuine pleasure I felt when I received
and read your most welcome letter dated November 11th. 1923. With what
pride and gratitude I learned from it that already, through the
ever-present and omnipotent spirit of our departed Master a fresh start
has been made and a promising center established in that beautiful city of
yours, one of the leading centres of thought in your beloved country.

True, your fatherland is now fallen a prey to chaotic conditions and
severe distress, yet in this hour of trial and suffering we should all
remember the inspired words of our Beloved who, more than once, declared
that out of this humiliating turmoil Germany is sure to rise again, united
and mighty, ready to render her services, spiritual as well as material,
to the cause of mankind.

Let these words cheer us, let them sustain us with hope and confidence,
and inspire us to serve His Cause and spread His Message, however trying
the conditions may be.

I await lovingly and eagerly your letters, individually as well as
collectively, and will be delighted to hear of the progress of your
activities, of the full account of your meetings, and of your plans for
the promotion of the Baha'i Movement.

May His spirit, amid these trying circumstances and vicissitudes of your
domestic life, sustain you and guide you in rendering distinct services to
our beloved Cause.

Assuring you of my earnest prayers on your behalf,

I am your brother in His love

LETTER OF 31 DECEMBER 1923

31 Dec