oly edifice built by 'Abdu'l-Baha's hands steadily
unfolding, presaging revelation of the full glory of the completed
Sepulcher manifesting the plenitude of the splendor of the constructed
dome.

[November 13, 1949]

FAITHLESS BROTHER HUSSEIN

Faithless brother Hussein, already abased through dishonorable conduct
over period of years followed by association with Covenant-breakers in
Holy Land and efforts to undermine Guardian's position, recently further
demeaned himself through marriage under obscure circumstances with lowborn
Christian girl in Europe. This disgraceful alliance, following four
successive marriages by sisters and cousins with three sons of
Covenant-breaker denounced repeatedly by 'Abdu'l-Baha as His enemy, and
daughter of notorious political agitator, brands them with infamy greater
than any associated with marriages contracted by old Covenant-breakers
whether belonging to family of Muhammad-'Ali or Badi'u'llah.

[December 19, 1949]

MAINTAIN MOMENTUM IN TRIPLE FIELD

Delighted by progress in Latin-American field, Temple construction and
publicity activities. Announce arrival of first shipment of parapet
panels. Anticipate early completion of eastern facade of Shrine including
mosaic panels. Urge maintenance of momentum in triple field, home,
intercontinental enterprises. Praying for bountiful blessings from the
Almighty.

[February 25, 1950]

SHRINE PARAPET COMPLETED

Announce to the friends the completion, on the eve of Naw-Ruz, of the
erection of parapet crowning the eastern facade of Holy Shrine one year
after placing the first threshold stones upon the foundation of the
arcade. The beauty and majesty of the finely carved panels surmounting the
soaring arches spanning the rosy monolith columns, emblazoned with emerald
green and scarlet mosaic symbolizing the Bab's lineage and martyrdom, are
strikingly revealed. The original pearl-like structure raised by the hands
of the Center of the Covenant, enshrining the remains of the
Martyr-Prophet of the Faith, acquiring, through construction of the shell
designed for its embellishment and preservation, additional height by
one-third, additional width by one-fifth, enhancing the massiveness of the
edifice embosomed in the Mountain of God, heralding the erection of the
lofty gilded dome that will eventually shine forth in solitary splendor
from its heart.

[March 21, 1950]

SACRED TASK OF PRESENT HOUR