at may well
recall, in its glory and ultimate repercussions, the great periods of
spiritual revival which, from the dawn of recorded history have, at
various stages in the revelation of God's purpose for mankind, illuminated
the path of the human race.

May this Crusade, launched simultaneously on the Asiatic mainland, its
neighbouring islands and the Antipodes, under the direction of eight
National Spiritual Assemblies, and through the operation of eight
systematic Teaching Plans, and the concerted efforts of Baha'i communities
in both the East and the West, provide, as it unfolds, an effective
antidote to the baneful forces of atheism, nationalism, secularism and
materialism that are tearing at the vitals of this turbulent continent,
and may it re-enact those scenes of spiritual heroism which, more than any
of the secular revolutions which have agitated its face, have left their
everlasting imprint on the fortunes of the peoples and nations dwelling
within its borders.--SHOGHI

October, 1953

Consultation of Delegates

It should be pointed out to the delegates that the function of
consultation of the delegates takes place only when they are in session at
the Annual Convention. They do not have any consultative status prior to
the Convention or after the Convention. In other words, they are elected
to serve as electors of the new National Assembly during the Convention,
and to consult on all matters properly coming before the Convention during
the Convention period, not before and not after.

April 27, 1956

Concentrate on Home Front

The Guardian has been greatly pleased with the results of the expansion of
the Faith in the new centers during the past year, and the establishment
of new Assemblies. He urges the National Assemblies to concentrate on this
type of teaching work, and particularly on the home front. The Ten-Year
Crusade is making most remarkable progress in all fields except the
teaching on the home front. If the Baha'is remaining "at home" would arise
with the same spirit of devotion and fervor as animates the pioneers,
there is no question of the remarkable results that would be achieved.

May 6, 1956

Increase Number of Assemblies

The Guardian was very happy to note the intensive manner in which your
Assembly is taking hold of the very important matter of increasing the
number of Baha'is, isolated Centers, Groups and particularly Assemblies in
the territories under y