to extend continually the
range of your accomplishments, and contribute effectively to the
consolidation of the nascent institutions of our beloved Faith,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 27 AUGUST 1951 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

27 August 1951 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of July 22 reached our beloved Guardian, and he has instructed
me to answer it on his behalf.

He was very happy to see the friends are now regularly enjoying the use of
the National Headquarters which they constructed through so much effort
and sacrifice. This marks a great step forward in the progress of the
Faith in Germany, and will ever-increasingly lead to bounties and
blessings.

He assures you one and all of his most loving prayers for the success of
your devoted services to the Cause of God....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty reward you abundantly for your steadfast and meritorious
labours, aid you to acquire a fuller understanding of the essentials of
His Faith, and contribute effectively to the consolidation of its nascent
institutions,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 28 SEPTEMBER 1951 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

28 September 1951 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your loving message was received by our beloved Guardian, and he has
instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was particularly pleased to hear the sessions of the School were
carried forward in an atmosphere of love and harmony, as this is the very
essence of Baha'i living.

He urges you all to redouble your teaching efforts in your local
Communities, and he will pray for you all....

[From the Guardian:]

May the Spirit of Baha'u'llah sustain and guide you in your meritorious
activities, bless your high endeavours, and enable you to lend a great
impetus to the consolidation of the institutions of His glorious Faith,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 30 OCTOBER 1951 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

30 October 1951 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your greeting reached our beloved Guardian, and he was very happy to see
your school had been so successful and well attended.

Hamburg is a very important Center, one of the oldest Baha'i Centers in
Germany, and situated in a position where it can favour the spread of the
Faith. It is, therefore, essential for the believers there to be firm and
united in serving the Cause, for them to keep in close contact with the
National institutio