at so many other Europeans read
German. He hopes "Gleanings" and the "Dispensation" can soon be printed.
These matters you should refer to your Nat. Spiritual Assembly.

[From the Guardian:]

My dear and valued co-worker:

I am so glad and grateful to learn of the activity and perseverance of the
dear German believers, and of your own valued and constant services to our
beloved Faith. You are, I assure you, often in my thoughts and prayers,
and I prize the spirit that animates you in His service. I cherish the
brightest hopes for the future of your historic work for the promotion of
the Faith, and wish you to persevere and rest assured that the Beloved
will continue to guide and sustain you, and will reward you abundantly for
your high endeavours.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 9 FEBRUARY 1947(22)

9 February 1947

He realizes that every effort the friends make in Germany these days is
made in the face of great obstacles and at the cost of real sacrifice. But
they must ever keep their goals in sight, and persevere for the sake of
the Cause and for the sake of their fellow-countrymen who now, in their
greatest hour of need, have the right to hear of Baha'u'llah Who alone can
save the world and lead it to peace and happiness.

He will certainly pray that all obstacles may be soon overcome, and the
printing work go ahead. He also hopes, and will pray, that the N.S.A. will
make every effort to arrange its affairs so as to meet in Frankfurt. These
things cannot be done over night, he fully realizes, but the believers
must strive to accomplish them constantly.

The services which you and your dear family are so constantly rendering
the Faith are very, very deeply appreciated by him. Be happy that God has
enabled you to do so much for His Faith!

His loving prayers are with you all...

[From the Guardian:]

Assuring you of my abiding gratitude for your constant and splendid
services to our beloved Faith, and of my ardent prayers for your welfare
and the realization of every hope you cherish for the advancement and
consolidation of its new-born institutions,

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

LETTER OF 18 FEBRUARY 1947

18 February 1947

The Baha'i Community of Plochingen.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter dated Nov. 15th, 1946, written by your secretary, Mrs. Vio
Henseler, was received by our beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me
to answer it on his