h of Baha'u'llah can either ignore or
minimize. Indeed the greater the challenge, the more bountiful the
blessings which will be vouchsafed from on high, and the richer the reward
to be won by its triumphant executors.

The successful termination of this Plan, the first fruit of the newly
established and properly functioning Administrative Order in those distant
lands, will pave the way for the launching of still greater enterprises,
destined to carry the message of Baha'u'llah to the Islands of the Pacific
in the vicinity of that continent. For the mission entrusted to the care
of the adherents of the Faith in Australia and New Zealand is by no means
confined to the mainland of Australia and the islands of New Zealand, but
should embrace, as it unfolds, in the years to come, the islands of the
Antipodes, where the banner of the Faith still remains to be unfurled and
its Message is as yet undelivered.

It is not for them, however, at the present stage of their evolution, to
probe into the future, and seek to evaluate the range of their future
achievements. They must concentrate every ounce of their energy, and focus
their entire attention, on the tasks immediately ahead, resolved to work
unremittingly and unflinchingly until the goals of the present Plan are
achieved.

Whatever the situation that may develop in the years to come, however
great the obstacles by which a nascent community may yet be faced, no
matter how arduous the task now confronting its members, it must persevere
until the historic work is accomplished.

I will, from the depths of my heart, supplicate the Beloved to reinforce
the noble exertions of this community, guide its steps, clarify its
vision, deepen its understanding of the requirements of the present hour,
and aid it to extend continually the scope of its meritorious
achievements.

My heart longs to receive the news of the progress of this first
collective enterprise on which the community has embarked, and I feel
confident that its stalwart members will not allow the hopes that animate
me to be frustrated.

Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi.

LETTER OF DEC. 30TH, 1948

N.S.A. of Australia and New Zealand, Secretary, Mrs. Mariette G. Bolton.

Haifa, Dec. 30th, 1948.

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The letter written by our dear Baha'i brother, Mr. Jim Heggie, as
secretary at that time, and dated May 5th, as well as those written by
you, and dated July 17th, Dec. 4th, 6th (tw