k on the Shrine is going ahead very wonderfully, a few tiles have
already been placed. We hope someday you will all make the pilgrimage and
see this most beautiful Shrine in the heart of Mt. Carmel, fulfilment of
prophecy.

Devoted love and thanks

Affectionately,
Jessie E. Revell

LETTER OF JUNE 14, 1953

Haifa, Israel,
June 14, 1953.

To the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Australia and New
Zealand.

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Our Beloved Guardian has been greatly encouraged by reports reaching him
from all parts of the Baha'i World of the victories already gained, and
the plans being laid for the prosecution of the Ten Year Crusade.

They have evoked his awe-inspiring, and soul-stirring cablegram of May
28th, calling for the immediate settlement of all the 131 virgin areas of
the Plan. He is convinced that the Friends will arise and translate their
enthusiasm into Action, because the Keynote of the Crusade must be Action,
Action, Action!

The Beloved Guardian has directed me to write your Assembly to amplify
some of the aspects of his dynamic message.

The settlement of these virgin areas is of such an emergency nature, that
he feels pioneering in one of them, takes precedence over every other type
of Baha'i service--whether it be in the teaching or administrative fields
of the Faith.

In the United States some 150 people have volunteered for pioneer service,
and some of them already are preparing to leave for their posts. The
Guardian has informed the United States National Assembly, that because of
their being the Chief Executor of the Divine Plan of 'Abdu'l-Baha for
teaching throughout the World, their pioneers may be sent to any virgin
area in the world, regardless to which NSA it may be assigned. If any of
their pioneers wish to settle in any of the areas assigned to your
Assembly, they will communicate with you.

The Friends in Australia and New Zealand have displayed such outstanding
devotion and consecration to the Faith, that despite all obstacles they
have continuously "scattered" to various parts to spread the Divine
Teachings. The Beloved Guardian is sure they will do likewise in
connection with this great Crusade and will settle promptly many virgin
areas.

There are some general observations which the Guardian shares with you,
and then some specific suggestions which are enumerated below:

1. Every individual who offers to pioneer, should be encouraged and
assiste