u'l-Baha.

I urge you to take up earnestly the study of the Baha'i history and
teachings, and to read most carefully such parts of Dr. Esselmont's book
as have been already translated into German.

Wishing you success from all my heart, and assuring you again of our
hearty welcome to the Abha fold,

I am your brother and well-wisher
Shoghi

LETTER OF 1 APRIL 1926

1 April 1926

Dear spiritual brothers and sisters:

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
Baha, 1, 83. He always looks with great expectation to the news of the
progress of the Cause in Germany. That country together with the other
states of central Europe have come out of the war, and the later
developments of the political conditions almost ruined. They all feel the
need for some new spirit which will pull the world out of the morass it is
in. If the teachings of the Cause be properly set forth, if its solution
of the social problems be clearly expounded, the people will undoubtedly
grasp its significance and further its progress.

Shoghi Effendi prays to God that you may all be guided in your services so
that the hopes of the Master may be realized in Germany even before it was
expected.

There is no especial news here in Haifa. Pilgrims are coming and going,
taking with them the beautiful spirit they obtain at the Blessed Shrines.

All the members of the family are well and eagerly await the news of your
success....

[From the Guardian:]

My dear co-workers:

Your letter has greatly encouraged me in my work. I have great hopes in
your future work and am deeply grateful for what you have already
achieved. I will remember you in my prayers at the Beloved's Shrine and
will supplicate for you that you may attract many a soul to this mighty
and wondrous Revelation.

Your brother and well-wisher,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 28 JUNE 1926

28 June 1926

Dear Spiritual brothers and sisters:

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of those few kind
words of love you all signed and sent. The picture which your secretary
sent under a separate cover was also received. He hopes that more of such
congresses will be held in that land and the youth awakened to the duty
that has been laid upon them. Unless they are aroused, unless they begin
to feel their responsibility, unless they rise to active and effective
service, the Cause will not really spread and quickly attain its desired
aim.