atter, so that the
development of the Faith in these virgin areas may move along in an
orderly manner, and produce great results.

As the Guardian cabled the entire Baha'i World at the time of the
Conventions, he hopes that the dynamic spirit which was generated during
the first year of the Plan will be augmented during the second year of the
Plan, and all the Baha'is arise everywhere with renewed effort in order to
spread the Glad-Tidings. This year must mark a very substantial increase
in the number of Baha'is throughout the world--on the home fronts, in the
consolidation areas, and in the virgin areas. Particular attention should
be paid to the home fronts and the consolidation areas. As the Guardian
indicates, he is expecting "an upsurge of activity which, in its range and
intensity, will excel the exploits which have so greatly enlarged the
limits, and noised abroad the fame, of the Cause of God."

CENTRE ATTENTION ON OBLIGATIONS OF CRUSADE

The Guardian urges that all the Baha'is centre their complete attention on
the obligations of the Ten Year Crusade. He feels that no new activities
should be undertaken of any type, whether of a local or a national nature.
The friends must concentrate on the goals of the Ten Year Crusade, which
are principally national and universal. For instance, no local Haziras
should be considered during the Ten Year Crusade, no projects on a
national scale should be considered which do not definitely relate
themselves to the prosecution of the Ten Year Crusade. Funds should not be
used for any purpose except the objects of the Ten Year Crusade.

We are embarked upon the greatest spiritual drama the world has ever
witnessed; and it is going to require the sacrifice of every individual,
every community and every Assembly, whether local or national, in order to
reach the goals. The Guardian feels they can be reached if we will
concentrate, and not allow our attention to be diverted for a moment for
any purpose whatsoever.

The Guardian sends you his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours,
LEROY IOAS,
Assistant Secretary.

Letter of June 15, 1954

Haifa, Israel,
June 15, 1954.

National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Canada.

The letters of your Assembly ... with enclosures, have all been safely
received, and the beloved Guardian has instructed me to answer you on his
behalf.

Although a number of the matters raised in your various letters have been
attended to by ca