consecration, to meet
the pressing and the manifold requirements of the present hour.

To answer decisively the charges levelled against them, and the Faith
which they represent, by their adversaries and critics, they can do no
better than to determine--nay to ensure--that their numerical strength will
rapidly increase throughout the length and breadth of their homeland; that
the isolated centres, groups and local assemblies will multiply to an
unprecedented degree; that every firmly grounded local spiritual assembly
is duly incorporated; that the Baha'i Marriage Certificate and the Baha'i
Holy Days are recognized by the Civil authorities; that the literature of
the Faith in German, Russian and those languages spoken in the Baltic
States, is not only translated to an unprecedented extent, but broadcast
far and wide; and, above all that their zeal, whatever betide them, will
remain unquenchable, their spirit indomitable, their loyalty inflexible,
their determination to succeed unshakable.

Whilst efforts in this direction are being strenuously exerted by the rank
and file of the faithful, a no less energetic action must be taken to
ensure that the pioneers in the newly opened virgin territories, in the
North as well as in the South will continue to receive adequate guidance
and assistance, which will enable them to establish new centres and
reinforce the foundation which they have so patiently and devotedly laid.
The institution of the National Fund, so indispensable to the vigorous
functioning of the multiplying institutions of the Faith, must be
generously and systematically supported by the rank and file of the
believers, however great the financial sacrifice involved, it is through
such sacrifice that these institutions can exert their maximum spiritual
influence, and contribute their full share to the expansion and
consolidation of the Faith. To their brethren in the Eastern Zone, so
gravely handicapped by the unfortunate disabilities which they have, so
long and so patiently suffered, consistent support, in whatever way
possible, should be extended, and every avenue should be explored to
ensure that the flame burning in those valiant hearts, so heavily burdened
by cares and anxieties, will not be extinguished. The no less vital
obligation to introduce, however tentatively, the Faith in the territories
lying beyond the eastern confines of their homeland, and particularly in
the Baltic States, must be promptly and s