ountrymen, for so lofty
an ideal and so precious a Faith.

Firmly united in their purpose, banishing, once and for all, every trace
of estrangement and prejudice from their midst, assured of the
all-compelling, ever-sustaining power of Baha'u'llah, deriving fresh
inspiration from the triumphs collectively achieved by their brethren in
all continents of the globe, undeflected in their resolve by any setback,
opposition or injustice, let them, with so notable a record of service
behind them, march resistlessly forward, entering still wider fields,
scaling nobler heights, plumbing still greater depths of heroism and
self-sacrifice.

As the Centenary of the birth of Baha'u'llah's prophetic mission
approaches, these sorely tried, much loved, indefatigable communities,
must brace themselves, however challenging future circumstances may prove
to be, however arduous the tasks they are called upon to discharge, to
contribute, in whatever, way possible in whatever field they may find it
practicable, a memorable share to the collective tribute which the
followers of the Most Great Name are now arising to pay, through action in
the field of service, to the Founder of their Faith on the occasion of the
hundredth anniversary of the inception of His Revelation.

The hour is indeed both precious and propitious. The opportunity is
glorious and will not recur in the lifetime of this generation. No effort
is too great to ensure the success of so historic a commemoration. Time is
short for an adequate preparation for the celebration, through collective
and sound achievement, of so great a jubilee. All must arise and
contribute a share worthy of the name they bear and of the privilege
bestowed upon them.

That all three communities may rise to this occasion, may rededicate
themselves with renewed resolve and fresh vigour, is my ardent and
constant prayer.

June 28, 1950

Photos of the Arcade of the Shrine

Under separate cover two enlargements of the arcade of the Shrine of the
Bab have been mailed you. The Guardian wishes this gift from him to be
shown to the believers as widely as possible, and then be hung in the
National Headquarters.

He has sent the American N.S.A. two negatives of the Shrine, and the
Baha'is can order from the States copies if they desire to purchase some.

He feels it will make the friends happy to see the beauty of this blessed
building so dear to all our hearts.

November 2, 1950

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