rom God to those who believe in Him and accept His Revelation.

To express our deep appreciation for this gift bestowed by God we should
arise and spread this message of hope to the suffering humanity around us.
Such is the nature of this gift that the more we give from it to others
the greater will be our remaining share. For what pleasure can compare the
pleasure of bringing joy and hope to other hearts. The more we make others
happy the greater will be our own happiness and the deeper our sense of
having served humanity.

In his moments of prayer at the blessed Shrines, Shoghi Effendi will think
of you all and ask God to guide and assist you in spreading His message
throughout that land and the neighbouring countries. He trusts that,
through your persistent efforts, innumerable souls will be guided to see
the Truth and flock to its support....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear co-workers:

Your joint and welcome message brought strength and comfort to my
sorrow-stricken heart. The burden of my sadness and grief has been
considerably alleviated. I value the sentiments you have expressed. Each
one of you is near and dear to my heart. I will continue to pray for you
all, that the Beloved may protect, guide and bless you in your constant
efforts for the spread of this mighty and precious Cause,

Your true brother, Shoghi

LETTER OF 3 MAY 1933

3 May 1933

Dear Baha'i Brothers and Sisters:

The Guardian wishes me to thank you for your kind words of April 23, 1933,
expressing the greetings of the season.

He is deeply gratified to learn that when the friends assemble at such
gatherings, and remember the occasion they are celebrating, they renew
their determination to serve and ask God to shower upon them His infinite
blessings and help them in the realization of their noble aim.

The more society is threatened by wars, and the more humanity is seen
desperate before the problems that confront it, the more should the
Baha'is take courage and redouble their energy in diffusing the teachings.
For it is only through such divine precepts that the world can obtain
peace and tranquility, and become an environment within which man can
spiritually progress and attain his noble destiny.

In his moments of prayer at the Blessed Shrines the Guardian will think of
you all and ask God to guide and aid you in the service of His Faith. May
through the light that emerges from your gatherings all the people of
those regio