many of
these questions. This has been, and still is, an extremely difficult
period for him. He has so much work to do--there are so many things to be
attended to here in Haifa--with the construction of the Shrine and the
administration of the many Baha'i properties here, and also through the
formation of this first International Baha'i Council, that he is finding
it extremely difficult to attend to his correspondence--even such important
letters as those he receives from the national bodies.

We are all hoping that this is merely a transitional and difficult phase,
and that soon he will be able to find some respite from his heavy duties,
and devote more time to taking care of his precious health. If he were not
so overburdened with details which, alas, are often very insignificant, he
would be able to give out so much more to the believers all over the
world. The friends should pray that God will lift some of these burdens
from their Guardian, and enable them to receive the full bounties of his
mind and spirit, which he could pour forth into the body of the Faith if
he were only not so exhausted and preoccupied.

The increased activity of your Assembly, the increased unity amongst the
believers and their evident sense of growing responsibilities, the work
already achieved in constructing the national Hazirat--all these things
augur well for the expansion of our glorious Faith in Germany and Austria,
and undoubtedly are hastening the day when this Community will play a more
important role in the international affairs of the Faith, and be able to
carry out its own final duties in neighbouring countries, and thus enrich
the record of its services to the Cause of God.

He assures you, one and all, of his loving prayers for the success of your
work; and deeply appreciates the spirit of dedication which animates your
Body....

Post Script (March 8)

In regard to the matter you raised in your latest letter, the Guardian
does not see how, under present circumstances, he can arrange to transfer
any more funds to Germany. He regrets this very much; but, as you know,
nothing can be sent out of this country, and the International Fund cannot
support any additional work on this national headquarters at the present
time. He will pray that this obstacle may be swiftly removed from your
path.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

The progress achieved in recent months, in both the teaching field and the
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