is the point which the
Guardian wishes you to develop, to emphasize again and again, and to
support by convincing arguments. The Baha'i peace programme is, indeed,
not only one way of attaining that goal. It is not even relatively the
best. It is, in the last resort, the sole effective instrument for the
establishment of the reign of peace in this world. This attitude does not
involve any total repudiation of other solutions offered by various
philanthropists. It merely shows their inadequacy compared to the Divine
Plan for the unification of the world. We cannot escape the truth that
nothing mundane can in the last resort be enduring, unless supported and
sustained through the power of God.

(25 September 1933 to an individual believer) [58]

59: Whatever our shortcomings may be, and however formidable the forces of
darkness...

Whatever our shortcomings may be, and however formidable the forces of
darkness which besiege us today, the unification of mankind as outlined
and ensured by the World Order of Baha'u'llah will in the fullness of time
be firmly and permanently established. This is Baha'u'llah's promise, and
no power on earth can in the long run prevent or even retard its adequate
realization. The friends should, therefore, not lose hope, but fully
conscious of their power and their role they should persevere in their
mighty efforts for the extension and the consolidation of Baha'u'llah's
universal dominion on earth.

(6 November 1933 to an individual believer) [59]

60: As regards the International Executive referred to by the Guardian in
his...

As regards the International Executive referred to by the Guardian in his
"Goal of a New World Order", it should be noted that this statement refers
by no means to the Baha'i Commonwealth of the future, but simply to that
world government which will herald the advent and lead to the final
establishment of the World Order of Baha'u'llah. The formation of this
International Executive, which corresponds to the executive head or board
in present-day national governments, is but a step leading to the Baha'i
world government of the future, and hence should not be identified with
either the institution of the Guardianship or that of the International
House of Justice.

(17 March 1934 to two believers) [60]

61: In connection with your teaching work: what the Guardian wishes you
to...

In connection with your teaching work: what the Guardian