ter its ever-growing
affairs, and contribute to its advancement in every field.

As the Guardian's thoughts are very often with the English friends, and he
feels deeply conscious of both their trials and the wonderful Baha'i
spirit in which they are meeting them, he feels they have almost a special
right to call on him, and he welcomes their letters and any news of them
he receives. So you must feel free to turn to him whenever you feel the
necessity of doing so....

Letter of 14 March 1942

14 March 1942

He also approves of the idea of advertising the name "Baha'i" as widely as
possible, as we can never tell at what future date the remembrance of that
word may aid some soul to seek and find the Faith.

At present people are too engulfed in hopes, events, desires, and various
partizanships, to realise that there is no way out for humanity except to
accept the Divine Plan for this Day, and put its healing principles and
laws into practice. But gradually their eyes will be opened, and it is for
this time that the friends must labour to bring the knowledge of the Cause
before as wide a public as possible. September 1942

He (the Guardian) fully realises how much strain you are subjected to, but
he also feels that in so far as is compatible with your health you should
persevere in all your Baha'i activities, as your services could ill be
spared in any field at this time.

Letter of 25 September 1942

25 September 1942

There is an answer in the teachings for everything; unfortunately the
majority of the Baha'is, however intensely devoted and sincere they may
be, lack for the most part the necessary scholarship and wisdom to reply
to and refute the claims and attacks of people with some education and
standing....

It is hard to foresee at present the way in which humanity is going to
become spiritualised. At present it seems, the increased sufferings yet to
be borne, combined with a far wider diffusion of the Divine Message, will
bring about unbelievable changes in the days to come....

Letter of 5 May 1943

5 May 1943

Unless and until the believers really come to realise they are one
spiritual family, knit together by a bond more lasting than mere physical
ties can ever be, they will not be able to create that warm community
atmosphere which alone can attract the hearts of humanity, frozen for lack
of real love and feeling. May 1943

If, however, you find your health affected by k