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Master's richest blessings and unfailing guidance._

_Shoghi_

(23) April 29th, 1933

Dear Baha'i Sister:

Shoghi Effendi wishes me to thank you[+E8] for your kind letter of March
16th 1933, as well as the enclosed article which has been translated by
Mr. Paul into the Maori language.

The Guardian has already written Mr. Paul and expressed to him his deep
appreciation for the service he has rendered to the Faith, but especially
to his own people who through the means of such literature will be
acquainted with the teachings and will receive the light of guidance
brought to the world by Baha'u'llah.

I believe the Guardian has already intimated his approval of this pamphlet
and the desire that the friends in Australia publish and circulate it
among the Maoris.

As regards the passages in the sacred writings indicating the wrath of
God; Shoghi Effendi says that the Divinity has many attributes: He is
loving and merciful but also just. Just as reward and punishment,
according to Baha'u'llah, are the pillars upon which society rests, so
mercy and justice may be considered as their counterpart in the world to
come. Should we disobey God and work against His commands He will view our
acts in the light of justice and punish us for it. That punishment may not
be in the form of fire, as some believe, but in the form of spiritual
deprivation and degradation. This is why we read so often in the prayers
statements such as "God do not deal with us with justice, but rather
through thy infinite mercy." The wrath of God is in the administration of
His justice, both in this world and in the world to come. A God that is
only loving or only just is not a perfect God. The divinity has to possess
both of these aspects as every father ought to express both in his
attitude towards his children. If we ponder a while, we will see that our
welfare can be insured only when both of these divine attributes are
equally emphasised and practiced.

In closing may I express the Guardian's loving greetings and best wishes
for the progress of your work in serving the Cause.

Yours ever sincerely,
Ruhi Afnan

[From the Guardian:]

_May the Almighty bless your efforts, deepen your understanding of the
essentials and distinguishing features of His Faith, guide your steps, and
aid and assist you to extend the range of your activities and services._

_Your true brother, _
_ Shoghi_

(24) September 1st, 1933

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