Volume Ii Part 27 (1/2)

To the believers in Frankfurt.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

The beloved Guardian greatly appreciated your Ridvan Greetings, which were sent on the post card showing the Haziratu'l-Quds in Frankfurt.

This has been an especially wonderful Ridvan, marking as it does the ninetieth anniversary of the announcement of Baha'u'llah, and also the launching of the great World Crusade in addition to the 100th anniversary of the Intimation of Baha'u'llah's Prophetic Mission-in the Siyah-_Ch_al.

The Guardian speaks frequently of the German Baha'is, and of the great role they will have to play in the development of the Faith from now on.

He will pray that divine confirmations may reach you at all times, and that your efforts will be guided and confirmed.

LETTER OF 1 NOVEMBER 1953(40)

1 November 1953

Dear Baha'i Sister:

I am writing you this little note on behalf of our beloved Guardian to rea.s.sure you, as he has heard from one of the friends that sometimes you feel you have failed in your services to our glorious Faith.

He considers that you have no justification for ever having such dark thoughts. You have served the Cause of G.o.d unstintingly, and with complete loyalty and dedication year after year; and he feels confident that the Master has reserved a rich reward for you in the next world.

Your loving devotion, and the harmony that you are able to produce amongst the friends, is very essential for the work in such an important Center as Frankfurt, which will soon, in addition to its being the administrative center of the Faith in Germany, possess the first Baha'i Temple in Europe.

The Guardian, therefore, urges you to continue your work there amongst the friends with a cheerful and peaceful heart; and you may be sure he remembers you in his prayers in the Holy Shrine.

LETTER OF 8 FEBRUARY 1954(41)

8 February 1954

The sudden pa.s.sing of dear Dorothy Baker is indeed a great loss to the Faith, and leaves a sad gap in the ranks of the Hands of the Cause. She was exemplary in so many ways, and her services can ill be spared at this important period in Baha'i history.

No doubt there is a wisdom in such calamities; and through her death others may feel moved to become more consecrated to the service of the Faith. Surely such a soul's influence will continue to be felt in this world.

Your own constant and devoted labours for the promotion of the Cause of G.o.d, as well as those of your dear family, are very deeply appreciated by him, and you are often remembered in his prayers. He hopes that you are in good health; and urges you, while serving the Cause, not to neglect yourself. Old and experienced Baha'is, especially the Hands, are needed to strengthen the foundations of the Faith; and for the sake of the Cause, they must protect themselves.

LETTER OF 11 MAY 1954(42)

11 May 1954