I am delighted to hear of the energetic steps that have been taken in recent months in connexion with the establishment of the Hazíratu’l-Quds in Frankfurt. This institution, the center round which all national Bahá’í activities must revolve, should be made the object of the special care and solicitude of the entire community of the German believers in the years immediately ahead. Upon it will depend the coordination, consolidation and expansion of the collective efforts of the members of this community, which occupies so vital and pivotal a position in the heart of the European continent. Parallel with this conscious, this determined and persistent effort, assiduous endeavours must be constantly and increasingly exerted by your assembly to multiply the administrative centres, increase the number of the active supporters of the Faith, proclaim its verities wisely, unreservedly, far and wide, disseminate its literature, vigorously and systematically, and deepen, by every possible means, the understanding and the devotion of its adherents. That these immediate objectives may be speedily attained, and enable the members of this valiant and sore-tried community to embark on a carefully conceived Plan in the years that lie ahead, is my fervent and constant prayer. Your true and grateful brother Shoghi LETTER OF 20 OCTOBER 1948 (SUMMER SCHOOL) 20 October 1948 (Summer School) Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your letter to our beloved Guardian, dated September 9th, was received, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf. He was delighted to see so many of the dear German friends had attended the school, for in this loving Bahá’í association and study a closer unity is created amongst the believers, and new plans born for the teaching work that lies ahead. He urges you all to exert every effort to spread the Faith in these dark days of crisis the world is still passing through, for in the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh alone can the people find hope, peace and comfort. He assures you all of his most loving prayers on your behalf, and for the success of your devoted services.... [From the Guardian:] Dear and valued co-workers: Your joint message truly cheered my heart and served to remind me of the great company of my dearly-beloved brethren who have toiled so devotedly in the past, and are so energetically pursuing their historic tasks at present, in the service of our glorious Faith, I will continue to supplicate the Beloved to bless continually your high endeavours, to enable you to extend the range of your splendid activities, and to lend a tremendous impetus to the onward march of the Faith in your promising country, Your true and grateful brother Shoghi LETTER OF 20 OCTOBER 1948 20 October 1948 Dear Bahá’í Friends: Your letter to our beloved Guardian, dated Sept. 15th, was received, and he wishes me to thank you on his behalf for your loving thought in sending him birthday greetings.