ion. This state of affairs shall
continue until the world is awakened to the importance of the Message of
Baha'u'llah--a Message especially sent by God to heal human ills in this
present day.

Should we not, we who have been entrusted with this divine Cause, arise
and with one accord proclaim the Word of God throughout the world? Should
we leave humanity writhe in its suffering and prove ourselves untrue to
the covenant made with the Master--the covenant, that we will to the last
moment of our life strive to save God's people from complete destruction?

In his moments of prayer Shoghi Effendi will think of you all and ask God
to guide your steps and re-enforce your efforts in proclaiming His divine
message through the length and breadth of that vast continent. He read
your circular letter with deep interest; may the one you will write next
Naw-Ruz have still more inspiring news of the progress of the Cause to
share with the friends throughout the world....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear co-workers:

I wish to add a few words in person, and assure you again of my deep
affection and deep interest in your activities. Your loyalty and
perseverance, in the face of formidable tests, are indeed worthy of the
highest praise. May the Beloved continue to guide and bless your high
endeavours, and enable each one of you to render great and memorable
services to His Cause,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 19 MAY 1932

19 May 1932

Dear Dr. Muehlschlegel:

Some time ago I received a letter from you in Persian. So happy I was to
see you study that language that I showed your letter to Shoghi Effendi.
He thereupon gave me the Iqan and also a booklet containing the Hidden
Words, the Seven Valleys and some Odes of Baha'u'llah to send to you.
Being very busy I did not accompany them with a letter. I sincerely hope
you have received them and are trying to read them. In any case, if you
have received them please drop me a few lines to that effect....

LETTER OF 10 SEPTEMBER 1932

10 September 1932

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated
August 20th, 1932 and to extend to you all the expression of his heartfelt
appreciation and thanks.

The news of your successful "Sommerwoche" greatly comforted his aching
heart. He hopes that such important gatherings will serve to deepen the
understanding of the friends and inspire them with renewed faith and