the entire surface of the
globe, must possess in order to accomplish their exalted Mission. The
Canadian Baha'i Community must stand in the vanguard of this conquering
army of Baha'u'llah. They must prove themselves increasingly worthy of
their high calling as this momentous Crusade steadily unfolds. They must
put their entire trust in Him Who guides its destinies from His Station on
high. They must dedicate themselves heart and soul to the fulfilment of
all its objectives without delay, without any exception.

That they may acquit themselves of their task, as befits their high
station in this great spiritual adventure, that they may enrich their
heritage, and noise abroad the fame of the Cause of Baha'u'llah through a
whole-hearted and valiant participation in this world-girdling Spiritual
Crusade, is the object of my constant prayer and one of my most cherished
hopes.

SHOGHI.

Letter of May 6, 1954

Haifa, Israel,
May 6, 1954.

The beloved Guardian has been very happy indeed over the results of the
teaching work in the virgin areas, in the first year of the Ten Year
Crusade. He is very hopeful that all of the virgin areas outside of the
Iron Curtain countries will soon be settled. He urges that your Assemblies
keep after this very important matter, so that the settlements can be
accomplished at the earliest possible date.

NO PIONEER SHOULD LEAVE HIS POST

The Guardian feels that you should write to all of the pioneers, informing
them that he attaches the utmost importance to the services which they are
rendering; in fact, he feels there is no service in the entire Baha'i
World as important as their pioneering work in the virgin areas. They have
achieved a great station of service. They are the representatives of the
Faith in these virgin areas. They have the inestimable privilege of
bringing the light of Baha'u'llah to those hitherto deprived of Divine
Guidance for this day. The Guardian has repeatedly pointed out that they
can and should become the spiritual conquerors of these new lands.

No pioneer should leave his post unless there is some very urgent reason
and then only after consultation with the appropriate committee or
National Assembly. If it is found someone must leave their post because of
very urgent matters, then the National Assembly should arrange to replace
the pioneer before the pioneer leaves. The Guardian urges that you pay the
very closest attention possible to this important m