nt emergency period to triumphant
conclusion, seal fate of Second Seven Year Plan and open prospect of
glorious inauguration at appointed time of third collective Plan designed
to terminate initial chapter in story of mysterious unfoldment of Divine
Plan. Rejoice particularly at formulation of teaching plans so vitally
linked with immediate destiny of Temple enterprise. Owing to relaxation of
pressure occasioned by critical situation advise direct special attention
to invigorate activities conducted in Latin America and European
continent. Need for voluntary, self-supporting, wholly dedicated pioneers
calculated to supplement newly launched undertaking in both fields is
still pressing and acquiring greater urgency owing to approaching
emergence of Latin American national assemblies and necessity to
consolidate swiftly the newly-formed local assemblies in ten European goal
countries. Heart uplifted at contemplation of mighty range of
accomplishments embracing so vast a field in both hemispheres. Prayers
continually ascending to Abha throne both in thanksgiving for marvelous
bounties already vouchsafed and in supplication for renewal of strength
for attainment of future goals.

[June 29, 1949]

SUPPLICATING BLESSING FOR AMERICAN ACTIVITIES

Delighted by progress of Temple work. Highly approve, deeply appreciate
suggestion to defray expenses of German representative to Brussels
conference. Supplicating Almighty's blessing for manifold activities
pursued, unrelaxing vigilance, unflinching determination, exemplary
self-sacrifice in three continents by divinely sustained American Baha'i
Community.

[July 20, 1949]

CORNERS OF SHRINE ARCADE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Inform friends of commencement of construction on three corners of arcade
of Shrine. Six granite pilasters already erected, twelve columns will be
raised shortly. Forwarding photographs for publicity purposes.

[August 7, 1949]

THIS HOUR, CROWDED WITH DESTINY

The efforts exerted, and the results achieved, by the members of the
American Baha'i Community during the opening months of the two-year
emergency period are such as to merit the highest commendation and praise.
They will, if the effort be sustained, evoke the admiration of the entire
Baha'i world, which is now watching, with feelings of wonder and
expectancy, the outcome of the tremendous labor of this community now
confronted with one of the most challenging, arduous and