Bahá’í Youth Committee of Germany and Austria He hopes that the German youth, in spite of the fact that they now have Persian co-workers in their midst, will consider that the work in Germany is their responsibility, primarily, and not the responsibility of foreign students, whether they be Persians, Americans, or from any other nation. Each country must create its own active corps of servants; and it is only right and proper that the German youth should do the lion’s share of their work, and not permit other people to do it for them. He feels that the German Bahá’í young people have made great progress during the last few years, and prays that they may continue to do so; and he urges you all to concentrate your efforts on this important branch of Bahá’í activity; namely, consolidating and strengthening the activities of the young men and women enrolled in the Cause of God in that country. LETTER OF 31 MAY 1951 31 May 1951 He sees no objection to ... going to Persia for a visit. It would be a happy experience for him to meet with the believers there. However, he feels you should bear in mind that administrative experience and practice is not the strong point in the East; on the contrary, the Bahá’í Administration has, as far as being grasped by the average Bahá’í goes, made far greater progress in the West, particularly America. What can be learned from our Oriental brethren is reverence, self-sacrifice, unquestioning obedience and complete devotion to the Cause. These are wonderful traits, and ones which the West must emulate. In exchange we can offer them our sense of principle and efficiency and capacity for action. LETTER OF 19 SEPTEMBER 1951 19 September 1951 To the Bahá’ís who were gathered at Dilsberg, August 22, 1951 The beloved Guardian was very happy to see so many of the young friends had gathered to study the Faith, and associate with each other in Bahá’í fellowship. He feels sure these experiences are building up among you a greater sense of dedication and uniting your hearts in the service of Bahá’u’lláh. He urges you all to exemplify in your personal lives the teachings, as well as to study them, and to also learn well the principles of the Administrative Order. [From the Guardian:] May the Beloved of our hearts guide and bless you, remove every obstacle from your path, and aid you to contribute increasingly to the consolidation of the institutions of His Faith, Your true brother, Shoghi LETTER OF 30 OCTOBER 1951 30 October 1951 Through the National Assembly the beloved Guardian heard of your serious illness and your sufferings, and he wishes me to assure you of his loving sympathy and of his ardent prayers for your relief. Life afflicts us with very severe trials sometimes, but we must always remember that when we accept patiently the will of God He compensates us in other ways. With faith and love we must be patient, and He will surely reward us.