he goals
of the Plan, and its success, justify any temporary weakening of the work
in the capital, which in the end will be greatly strengthened by the
national spread of the Faith. He certainly will specially pray for this
work in London.

The achievement of all goals during this crucial year has been very great,
and brought him a conviction that the Cause in the British Isles is now
operating on an entirely new footing, and that the community of believers
there has thrown off once and for all time a certain lethargy which seemed
to have retarded its progress in the past. Although so much still remains
to be accomplished, the combination of the new zest for work and the
determination of the friends to succeed, and the unfailing assistance of
Baha'u'llah, promised to all who arise and put their faith in Him, will
surely mow down all obstacles and carry the British believers through to
victory.

He feels that the way your assembly is working, with its many and active
committees, and the plans you have outlined in your report, are excellent.
Any suggestions he has to make, as the work unfolds, he will communicate
to you.

The Summer School, he feels, is of great importance, and he hopes
gradually believers from the continent will visit it and be helped and
inspired by their contact with the now active and flourishing British
Baha'i community!

You may be sure in the prayers he offers in the Holy Shrines you and your
assembly's work are often remembered....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers,

The success that has crowned the strenuous efforts exerted by the entire
British Baha'i community in the course of this crucial year, has raised
immensely its prestige in the estimation of its sister communities in East
and West, and has demonstrated in a very striking manner, the vitality,
resourcefulness and determination of its members, and merits the praise
and blessings of the concourse on high, and particularly of our beloved
Master, who in the course of two successive visits showered His loving
kindness on the English believers, and chose the capital city of their
country as the scene of His first public appearance before a western
audience. This remarkable exploit, unparelleled since the inception of the
administrative order in that land, and unsurpassed by any achievement
associated with the followers of Baha'u'llah in the British Isles since
the introduction of His Faith into their country, augurs we