t parts of the globe; the spread of
communism which, as a result of the victory of Soviet Russia in that same
war, has been greatly accelerated--all these happenings, some
unequivocally, others in veiled language, have been forecast in this
Tablet, the full force of whose implications are as yet undisclosed, and
which, we may well anticipate, the American nation, as yet insufficiently
schooled by adversity, must sooner or later experience.

AMERICA TO EVOLVE UNTIL LAST TASK IS DISCHARGED

Whatever the Hand of a beneficent and inscrutable Destiny has reserved for
this youthful, this virile, this idealistic, this spiritually blessed and
enviable nation, however severe the storms which may buffet it in the days
to come in either hemisphere, however sweeping the changes which the
impact of cataclysmic forces from without, and the stirrings of a Divine
embryonic Order from within, will effect in its structure and life, we
may, confident in the words uttered by 'Abdu'l-Baha, feel assured that
that great republic--the shell that enshrines so precious a member of the
world community of the followers of His Father--will continue to evolve,
undivided and undefeatable, until the sum total of its contributions to
the birth, the rise and the fruition of that world civilization, the child
of the Most Great Peace and hallmark of the Golden Age of the Dispensation
of Baha'u'llah, will have been made, and its last task discharged.

[June 5, 1947]

EUROPEAN PIONEERS AND TEMPLE CONTRACT

Rejoice at evidences of continued vigorous activity. Renew plea to
believers possessing independent means to volunteer for European pioneer
field, both settlers and itinerant teachers. Eagerly awaiting response to
Convention message. Praying for placing of Temple contract before
termination of current year. Ardently supplicating unprecedented blessings
for manifold, meritorious, magnificent services. Deepest love.

[July 13, 1947]

EVIDENCES OF NOTABLE EXPANSION

Greatly welcome evidences of a notable expansion of activities and
increased intensification of efforts for publicity. I urge believers and
local assemblies to redouble their efforts in support of vital National
Fund. Praying ardently for realization of your highest hopes. Appreciate
action for preservation of Keith's grave. Do not advise you to transmit
further funds to Persia for the grave. I appeal to North American
believers to exert their utmost to insur