hority of the administrative bodies,
as well as of the Guardian himself, is mainly derived from this tremendous
document.

LETTER OF 27 MAY 1949

27 May 1949

The Guardian, in spite of the fact that there is a larger community in
Stuttgart, is very anxious to have the national affairs of the German
Baha'i Community centered in Frankfurt, which is far more central. He
realizes at first this will present some difficulties for the friends, but
every step forward in the Cause always is attended by complications and
difficulties. The same was true in America, where for years New York was
the center of the administration for America. When the National
Headquarters were shifted to Chicago, it was at first very inconvenient,
but it now has proved much more convenient and suitable than New York ever
was.

LETTER OF 30 MAY 1949

30 May 1949

Baha'i Community of Stuttgart

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter to our beloved Guardian, of April 20, and conveying to him
your loving Ridvan greetings, was received, and he has instructed me to
answer it on his behalf.

He values very deeply your message of loyalty and devotion and your
assurance that you will uphold the administration of our beloved Faith.

The German friends must always remember that, after the long years of
suppression, and the war, when they were both cut off from the Guardian
and forbidden to hold organized meetings, it is only natural that
difficulties should sometimes arise in the course of their progress.

The main thing, however, is that all the believers should at all times
feel conscious of their deep unity and brotherhood in the Cause of God,
and that with love and understanding they should arise to overcome every
problem, knowing that the Master will help and assist them to do so.

Firmness in the Covenant is their Fortress, their greatest protection, and
new Baha'is should be taught this before they are admitted into the
Community. In this way they will be given the spiritual strength to
overcome the tests which are inevitable, and which strengthen the growth
of the Community and drive its roots deeper in the soil of faith.

He hopes your Baha'i work will make great progress during this Baha'i
year...

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

Your joint and most welcome message brought great joy to my heart, as I
feel greatly attached to, and greatly value the sentiments of the members
of a community which ha