tives, to arise as one man
and carry to a successful conclusion yet another stage in the unfoldment
of their historic Mission.

May He Who through His power called this community into being, nurtured
and bestowed upon it His special blessings, crown their present and future
efforts with a success that will resound throughout the Baha'i world.

Shoghi

LETTER OF 16 AUGUST 1957

16 August 1957

USE ENGLISH EDITION BASIS TRANSLATION ANSWERED QUESTIONS GRIEVE PASSING
ALBRECHT NAGEL DEVOTED PROMOTER FAITH FERVENTLY PRAYING PROGRESS SOUL
KINGDOM APPROVE REVISED DESIGNS TEMPLE URGE EXPEDITE PURCHASE SITE LOVING
PRAYERS

SHOGHI

LETTER OF 27 AUGUST 1957

27 August 1957

GRIEVE PASSING DISTINGUISHED HANDMAID CENTER CONVENANT MUCH LOVED DEEPLY
ADMIRED ANNAMARIE SCHWEIZER RECORD NOTABLE SERVICES CLOSING YEARS HEROIC
THREE DECADES FORMATIVE AGES BAHAI DISPENSATION IMPERISHABLE REWARD GREAT
KINGDOM FERVENTLY PRAYING PROGRESS SOUL

SHOGHI

LETTER OF 3 SEPTEMBER 1957

3 September 1957

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Our beloved Guardian has instructed me to write you on his behalf
about.... He has not only received a most unhappy and pitiful letter from
him but also letters from some of the German friends who are distressed
and unhappy over the severe measures your assembly has taken as regards
his teaching and freedom of movement.

He feels that you should deal with more kindness and leniency in this
matter; as far as he understands the accusations against him are because
of certain emotional relationships he has had. In such matters wisdom and
patience are required. It is only in cases of flagrant immorality that the
Assembly must step in and warn the believer in question that they must
behave in a way worthy of the Faith. He doubts if ... has conducted
himself in such a way. In any case he wishes you to do all you can to help
this unfortunate situation and prevent it from becoming a serious
issue....

LETTER OF 4 SEPTEMBER 1957

4 September 1957

Dear Baha'i Co-workers:

The Beloved Guardian has cabled you a short time ago that he approved in
the changes in the Temple which had been submitted by you and by Mr.
Rocholl.

The Guardian has directed me to confirm this matter with you so that there
might be no misunderstanding. In other words, he feels that the new
drawings which you have submitted will be satisfactory. He understands
that the building itself will be no higher