build up the World Order on a new foundation, a divine foundation!"
146: PHOTOGRAPHS
"It is quite important that the Greatest Name or a picture of 'Abdu'l-Baha
be placed in a dignified position. They should not be placed on the floor
nor, on the other hand, should they be held above the heads of the people
in the photograph. It would seem that the proper position would be for
them to be held about chest height."
147: PILGRIM'S NOTES
"Regarding the notes taken by pilgrims at Haifa. The Guardian has stated
that he is unwilling to sign the notes of any pilgrim, in order that the
literature consulted by the believers shall not be unduly extended... This
means that the notes of pilgrims do not carry the authority resident in
the Guardian's letters written over his own signature. On the other hand,
each pilgrim brings back information and suggestions of a most precious
character, and it is the privilege of all the friends to share in the
spiritual results of these visits."
148: PIONEERING
"...Sometimes people strive all their lives to render outstanding service.
Here is the time and opportunity to render historic services; in fact the
most unique in history, aiding in the fulfillment of Daniel's Prophecies
of the Last Day, and the 1335 days, when men are to be blessed by the
Glory of the Lord, covering the entire globe--which is the real goal of
the Ten Year Crusade.
"In other words, when we fulfill the Ten Year Crusade we will have brought
into fulfillment Daniel's great prophecy of 'Blessed is he who waits and
comes to the 1335 days.' What could be more wonderful than taking part in
the fulfillment of religious prophecy of over 3,000 years!"
"The pioneers themselves must realize that not only are they fulfilling
the wishes of Baha'u'llah, and doing that which the Master Himself said He
longed to do; namely, to go, if necessary on foot, and carry His Father's
Message to all the regions of the earth; but they are enhancing the
prestige of the Faith to a remarkable degree in the eyes of the public,
and specially in the eyes of the officials. There is no doubt that the
rapid forward march of the Faith recently has attracted a far greater
measure of attention on the part of the thoughtful people, and people of
position in society and in educational fields, than has been the case for
almost one hundred years.
"Therefore, each pioneer must feel his responsibility very heavily, and
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