s for your success in your high endeavours.

July 10, 1926

Cause Will Ultimately Conquer

'Abdu'l-Baha used often to say that the difference between a prophet and
an ordinary person is that the latter looks only to the present. He does
not try to imagine the future victories and thereby forget the present
trivial obstructions. The prophet, however, having a deep insight in the
future condition of things sees his ultimate victory and does not get
disheartened even though he sees a whole-sale massacre of his followers.

As Baha'is we should follow the prophet's method. We know that the Cause
will ultimately conquer and its ranks be fully united. We know that the
Master's promises will ultimately be realized, therefore why be
discouraged by trivial oppositions we see on our way. We should rather add
to our zeal and persist in our prayers and endeavours... It always takes
time for a people to change from one administration to another. Up to the
present they have been accustomed to think of the local assemblies as next
only to the Center of the Cause, and it will take some time and training
before they can admit another superior.

[From the Guardian:]

I have cabled to Bombay and will soon confirm it by letter. I have urged
them to support consistently and whole-heartedly the very essential and
vital institutions of the National Fund and the National Assembly. It must
be made clear to them all that continuous support to these twin
institutions is the corner-stone of all future achievements, the
mainspring from which all future blessings will flow. Persevere in your
heroic effort and remember that the end is glorious and bright.

September 7, 1926

I take pleasure in thanking you on behalf of our dear Guardian, Shoghi
Effendi, for your letter...

As it announced the election of a new body to take up the responsible but
lofty work of supervising and guiding the promulgation of the Baha'i Cause
throughout India and Burma, Shoghi Effendi wishes me to take this
opportunity and assure each and every member of that distinguished body
not only of his heartfelt congratulations and prayers but also of the high
hopes that he cherishes for you all. It is from you and through you that
he expects to see emanating that glorious spirit for which our departed
Master gave his entire life; and with your earnest endeavours, your
consummate wisdom and your unflinching faith he awaits to see you lead the
humble workers of that