n reach you.

The news received of the Winter session of the Yerrinbool school was very
encouraging. Shoghi Effendi hopes that many of these points of community
contact, such as school sessions, teaching conferences--whatever form of
activity is most feasible--will be increasingly inaugurated, as they are of
vital importance in fostering the work of the Cause.

He most deeply appreciates your own untiring services in promotion of the
Faith in all its branches. You may rest assured that he will often pray
for you, and he will also pray for the confirmation of those souls whom
you and Mrs. Hawthorne attracted during your recent trip.

With Baha'i love,

Yours in His service,
R. Rabbani.

P.S. The Guardian has not yet received the record of Martha's voice nor
photographs of Father Dunn. Will you kindly send one copy of each to him
as soon as convenient.

R. R.

[From the Guardian:]

Dear and valued co-workers:

It is indeed thrilling to note the rapidity and soundness with which the
flourishing Baha'i community in that far-off land is establishing the
Faith of Baha'u'llah, is fearlessly proclaiming its truths, upholding its
verities and standards, multiplying its institutions, defending its
interests, disseminating its literature, and exemplifying its invincible
power and spirit. I rejoice, feel proud, and am eternally grateful. I
cannot but pray, with redoubled fervour, to Him Who so manifestly guides
and sustains you, to increase your numbers, to remove every barrier that
obstructs your path, to safeguard your unity, to bless your undertakings
and to enable you to demonstrate, afresh and with still greater force, the
reality of the faith that animates you in the discharge of your sacred
duties. Be assured and persevere.

Shoghi.

LETTER OF DECEMBER 26TH, 1941

Haifa, December 26th, 1941.

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The Guardian has instructed me to answer your letters dated Sep. 23rd. and
Oct. 1st, and to acknowledge the receipt of the manuscript you sent for
"Baha'i World" vol. IX, also the photographs of Father Dunn's home and his
own picture.

Regarding the questions you asked in your letter:

No. 1. Confucius was not a Prophet. It is quite correct to say he is the
founder of a moral system and a great reformer.

No. 2. The Buddha was a Manifestation of God, like Christ, but his
followers do not possess his authentic writings.

No. 3. Zoroaster was not Abraham; the Muslims, some of them, c