essage if
given opportunity, but contribute to the Faith a distinctive share of
their own, when they arise in its service.

He hopes that there will indeed be Welsh Summer Schools in the future.

Assuring you of his loving prayers,
With warmest greetings,

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless, guide, and sustain you and your dear co-workers in
your constant and highly meritorious activities, remove every obstacle
from your path, and enable you to enrich the record of your deeply
appreciated services to His Faith and its institutions.

Your true brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 27 August 1947

27 August 1947

To the believers who were present in Dublin at the 19 Day Feast of Kamal

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Our beloved Guardian was very happy to receive your message and to see
that the Cause is now gaining a firm footing in Eire.

He is particularly happy to welcome Mrs. Coleman into the Faith as the
first new Baha'i in Dublin, and he hopes that ere long you will be able to
establish the first historic spiritual Assembly in that city.

The Irish are tenacious in their religious beliefs, and once convinced of
the truth and significance of our glorious Faith should make ardent and
devoted Baha'is.

He assures you all of his loving prayers for the success of your devoted
labours.

With warmest greetings,

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers,

Your joint message rejoiced my heart. I cherish great hopes for the future
of the work so splendidly initiated in that historic island. I will pray
from the depths of my heart for the extension and consolidation of your
meritorious activities to which I attach the utmost importance. Persevere
in your glorious task, and rest assured that the Beloved, Who is watching
over you, will bless your high endeavours and fulfil your dearest hopes.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi

Letter of 16 October 1948

16 October 1948

The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Dublin, Eire

Dear Baha'i Friends,

Our beloved Guardian was very delighted to receive your communication of
April 21st, written to him from your newly elected body.

He was particularly pleased to read the signatures of three members of the
Townshend family, as Mr. Townshend and his wife have truly sacrificed in
order to stand forward as declared and active Baha'is and assist in the
formation of this historic Assembly.

The task facing you is great, but very exhilara