Chapter 35
4 August 1953
Dear Baha'i Co-workers:
The beloved Guardian has been greatly delighted with the reports he has received from all over the Baha'i world of the pioneers who have volunteered for service in the virgin areas. It indicates a very enthusiastic att.i.tude on the part of all of the Baha'is toward the Ten-Year Crusade; and he feels sure that if this spirit continues, it will a.s.sure us of winning all of the goals set for the Crusade.
The Guardian asks that you send me by air mail, or by cable if possible, the number of pioneer offers which your a.s.sembly has received, the number which have been settled, and the number which you are actively handling for settlement.
The beloved Guardian sends his loving greetings to all the members of your a.s.sembly. He greatly values your devotion and sacrificial services in the Cause of G.o.d....
LETTER OF 17 AUGUST 1953
17 August 1953
Dear Baha'i Friends:
The beloved Guardian has instructed me to write you on his behalf concerning a gift which has been made by one of the very dear believers in Persia, Mr.... for the international activities of the Faith.
The Guardian has decided that at present he feels the best use for half of this fund is to ask Mr.... to give it to the National Spiritual a.s.sembly of the Baha'is of Germany and Austria, to be used for the building of the Temple in Frankfurt. He has written Mr.... to this effect; therefore in due course you should receive 50000 tumans, or its equivalent in German marks.
When this gift is received from this devoted believer, the beloved Guardian would like you to write an appropriate letter of appreciation for the very generous gift; sending the letter of appreciation to the Guardian, so that he can see that it reaches Mr....
The beloved Guardian sends his loving greetings to each and every one of you....
LETTER OF 12 SEPTEMBER 1953 (YOUTH SUMMER SESSION)
12 September 1953 (Youth Summer Session)
Dear Baha'i Friends:
The beloved Guardian has received the letter which you have sent him, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.
Now that the World Crusade has been launched, and is very actively operating, as you have no doubt been informed by those believers who were privileged to attend the third Intercontinental Teaching Conference recently held in Stockholm, the Guardian is confident that you are fully conscious of the tremendous responsibilities placed on the shoulders of the German and Austrian Communities during the opening phase of this Ten-Year Crusade; and that you are, one and all, arising to fulfill those tasks in a befitting manner.
He will pray for you....
[From the Guardian:]
May the Almighty bless, guide and sustain you in your devoted endeavours, and enable you to win great victories in the service of His Faith,
Your true brother, Shoghi
LETTER OF 26 SEPTEMBER 1953 (SUMMER SCHOOL)
26 September 1953 (Summer School)
Dear Baha'i Friends:
The beloved Guardian has received the loving letter you sent him, which was signed by all those who attended the Summer School this year; and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.
He was very happy to learn of the inspiration and the spiritual impulse given to that gathering by those revered Hands of the Cause of G.o.d from different countries who were there on that occasion.
Now that you are all familiar with the goals the Guardian has set before the believers in the German and Austrian Communities, and particularly those requiring consideration first, he is confident that you will arise with one accord to accomplish these tasks in a befitting manner.
His loving prayers will surround you, as you proceed with your historic labours....
P.S.-The Guardian appreciates the copy of the Program and the publicity which you enclosed.
[From the Guardian:]
May the Almighty sustain and guide you in your highly valued activities, enable you to extend the range of your services, and win great and memorable victories in the days to come,
Your true brother, Shoghi
LETTER OF 15 OCTOBER 1953
15 October 1953
Dear Baha'i Friends:
It is impossible for me to convey to you the great happiness of the Guardian over the results achieved since the auspicious opening of the Ten-Year Crusade.
The Guardian's final cable to the Conference in New Delhi shared with the friends the information that fifty of the virgin areas have been settled as of October 14th, and fifty-four more have been a.s.signed to pioneers.
The Guardian is urging every National Spiritual a.s.sembly to get out its pledged pioneers to the still unsettled virgin areas as fast as possible.
I attach hereto copy of a letter which has been sent to all pioneers, asking for their complete names, and if possible a permanent address. Will you please arrange for this information to be sent to me as additional pioneers go into the field? What the Guardian wants is the complete name of each pioneer with accurate spelling.