The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá'í Community : the Messages from the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith to the Bahá'ís of the British IslesShoghi, Effendi
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The Unfolding Destiny of the British Bahá'í Community : the Messages from the Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith to the Bahá'ís of the British Isles
Shoghi, Effendi
Bahai Faith -- Great Britain -- History -- Sources; Shoghi, Effendi, 1897-1957 -- Correspondence
Your suggested souvenir booklet sounds interesting, and he urges you to
consider the wisdom of including a photograph of Mr. Gregory, First Negro
Hand of the Cause, in addition to the others.
As regards the latest progress photo of the Shrine Mr. Ted Cardell took a
great many pictures here, which the Guardian told him he could share with
the Bahá’ís anywhere in the world; and it seems as if, exclusive of the
work on the drum, which will begin showing distinctly in about two months’
time, the best possible photograph you can obtain of the Shrine at present
would be one of Ted’s. You should therefore apply to him for one.
The Guardian is very anxious that, during the coming months, the Africa
Committee and the Bahá’ís should concentrate their efforts on establishing
an Assembly in Kenya, and hopes that you will be able to direct pioneers
to Nairobi as soon as possible.
The Guardian considers that it is premature at this time to answer your
question about consultation at the Africa Conference, between people from
territories which will come under the jurisdiction of the East and Central
Africa National Spiritual Assembly. He is so overworked and tired at the
moment that he has not been able to go into the entire question of the
Inter-Continental Conferences, the countries which will come under the
jurisdiction of various future national bodies, etc. He hopes that he will
be able, during the coming months, to do this, and if he feels it wise,
will advise you by cable concerning a consultation such as you suggest, at
the Conference.
He assures all the members of your committee of his deep appreciation of
the work they are doing, and of his loving prayers for their success....
P.S. Your personal letter of May 17th was received, and he assures you not
only of how deeply he admires the spirit you and your husband have, and
the work you accomplish, but of his loving prayers that you may be given
strength to carry out this work.
Mr. ... evidently is very immature and has no real concept of the Faith;
this does not mean, however, that we should abandon him as a contact or
let him become the prey of the New History Society. We should keep in
friendly touch until someone can see him.
[From the Guardian:]
May the Almighty Whose Cause you and your co-workers are serving with such
an exemplary spirit of devotion, fidelity and perseverance, reward you for
your meritorious labours, remove all obstacles from your path and enable
you to win great victories in the days to come,
Your true and grateful brother,
Shoghi
Letter of 12 June 1952
12 June 1952
Dear Bahá’í Brother:
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