y possible
means, the understanding and the devotion of its adherents. That these
immediate objectives may be speedily attained, and enable the members of
this valiant and sore-tried community to embark on a carefully conceived
Plan in the years that lie ahead, is my fervent and constant prayer.

Your true and grateful brother
Shoghi

LETTER OF 20 OCTOBER 1948 (SUMMER SCHOOL)

20 October 1948 (Summer School)

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter to our beloved Guardian, dated September 9th, was received,
and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He was delighted to see so many of the dear German friends had attended
the school, for in this loving Baha'i association and study a closer unity
is created amongst the believers, and new plans born for the teaching work
that lies ahead.

He urges you all to exert every effort to spread the Faith in these dark
days of crisis the world is still passing through, for in the teachings of
Baha'u'llah alone can the people find hope, peace and comfort.

He assures you all of his most loving prayers on your behalf, and for the
success of your devoted services....

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

Your joint message truly cheered my heart and served to remind me of the
great company of my dearly-beloved brethren who have toiled so devotedly
in the past, and are so energetically pursuing their historic tasks at
present, in the service of our glorious Faith, I will continue to
supplicate the Beloved to bless continually your high endeavours, to
enable you to extend the range of your splendid activities, and to lend a
tremendous impetus to the onward march of the Faith in your promising
country,

Your true and grateful brother
Shoghi

LETTER OF 20 OCTOBER 1948

20 October 1948

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter to our beloved Guardian, dated Sept. 15th, was received, and
he wishes me to thank you on his behalf for your loving thought in sending
him birthday greetings.

He was very pleased to see the Esslingen School program, and to note that
four sessions were being held in the summer. This school is a rallying
point for the German believers, and greatly stimulates their unity and
their enthusiasm.

The world outlook is so dark and over-clouded that the believers must
labour day and night to give the people the message of Baha'u'llah, and
instill in them some hope for the future. We can see more and more of the
pred