political world is,
indeed, far from being in the direction of the Baha'i teachings. The world
is drawing nearer and nearer to a universal catastrophe which will mark
the end of a bankrupt and of a fundamentally defective civilization.

From such considerations we can well conclude that we as Baha'is can in no
wise identify the teachings of Baha'u'llah with man-made creeds and
conceptions, which by their very nature are impotent to save the world
from the dangers with which it is being so fiercely and so increasingly
assailed.

The Guardian hopes that these brief explanations will be sufficient to
guide our German National Assembly in their efforts to safeguard and
promote the interests of the Faith, and that through them they will be
given a new vision of the Cause and a fresh determination to carry forward
its message to the world at large.

With greetings and best wishes to you and to all the friends in
Germany,...

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-worker:

I wish to add a few words in loving appreciation of your strenuous, your
intelligent and devoted efforts for the spread and consolidation of our
beloved Faith. May the Almighty bless your endeavours, deepen your
understanding of the essentials and requirements of our beloved Cause, and
enable you in these difficult and challenging days to promote its
interests and consolidate its institutions,

Your true brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 21 FEBRUARY 1934

21 February 1934

Dear Dr. Muehlschlegel:

At the instructions of the Guardian I am writing these few lines,
requesting you to contribute an article in German for publication in the
forthcoming issue of the "Baha'i World".

In view of the fact that the Biennial is an international Baha'i organ,
Shoghi Effendi feels that it would be appropriate and in full consonance
with its nature and purpose to further widen its scope by publishing in
it, from time to time, articles in various important languages which are
of sufficient use among the friends. This would greatly enhance the nature
and render effective the circulation of the "Baha'i World" by enabling
non-English speaking believers to better acquaint themselves with some of
its major contents.

Two articles in French have already been contributed to this end. One of
them is from the pen of a newly-converted and capable believer from Paris,
a Princess, and the other is from a certain professor connected with the
Sofia University. Thou