that for each one of you he will pray for guidance and blessings. He urges
you to work together for the Cause as one soul in different bodies, and
show by your love and unity what a force lies in our Faith for the
regeneration of mankind.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

Dear and valued co-workers:

I was thrilled by your message and I greatly value the sentiments it
expressed. I urge you to persevere and be confident, and labour unitedly
for the spread of the Faith and the formation of new centres, however
small, in the vicinity of your capital. I will, from all my heart,
supplicate for you Divine guidance and blessings, that your historic work
may flourish, your numbers increase and your highest hopes be fulfilled in
the service of His glorious Faith.

Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi

(September 21, 1948)

[Letter of December 20, 1951]

The beloved Guardian has received your letter, so beautifully written in
Japanese, and which he regrets very much he could not read in the
original.

He very deeply appreciated the contribution the Baha'is of Japan have made
for the Shrine of the Bab; and I am enclosing a receipt herein for the sum
you mentioned in your letter, ten thousand yen.

The sentiments expressed by the Baha'is of Japan touched him very deeply;
and he feels that the contribution they have made to the Shrine enriches
its spiritual significance for all of us, coming, as it does, from
believers in the Bab, our beloved Martyr-Prophet, who reside in a land so
far away, and yet are filled with such great love and devotion for, not
only the Bab Himself, but for the Faith He heralded.

The Guardian is most happy over the progress being made in Japan; and he
wants you to know that his loving thoughts are with you, and you are
mentioned often in his prayers in the Holy Shrines.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Beloved bless you, sustain and guide you, reward you for your
meritorious labours, and aid you to win great victories in the service of
His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(December 20, 1951)

[Letter of April 14, 1952]

Your gracious letter of March 20th, conveying Naw-Ruz greetings to the
beloved Guardian has been received, and gave the Guardian the utmost of
happiness. It revealed anew the power of Baha'u'llah, that in that far off
land, the banner of His Grace has been raised so effectively, and the
friends