The departure of Mr. Bond(19) for the Arctic made the Guardian very happy;
this, as well as the sailing of Mr. Bischoff(20) for Greenland, mark the
opening stage of the campaign to carry the Faith to the Eskimos, a plan
set forth by 'Abdu'l-Baha and very dear to His heart.
Encouraging as these steps are, they do not take care of the main body of
the work--the establishment of new Assemblies and groups. In order to
accomplish this the entire Canadian Community will have to rise to a new
level of activity, consciousness, and sacrifice, just as did the British
Baha'i Community during their Six Year Plan. Their success is perhaps one
of the most remarkable ever achieved in the Baha'i World because they were
few in number, run down in health from the long years of suffering during
the war, and poor in financial resources. Their determination, dedication
and moral stamina, however, carried them through, and Baha'u'llah gave
them the victory. He will give the same victory to everyone who shows the
same characteristics. Success breeds success, and this same Community, now
rightfully proud and conscious of its importance, is carrying on its
African work in a brilliant manner. The Canadian Baha'is, more prosperous,
less restricted, and equally capable, can accomplish just as much if they
unitedly determine to do so.
The response made by the Canadian friends to the Guardian's appeal for
support of the Shrine work has touched him very much. He wishes to thank
all those who contributed for their loving generosity, and to assure them
that their cooperation in this wonderful task has added to the spiritual
beauty of an Edifice already so Holy and so beloved by all the believers
the world over.
He wishes you all every success in the discharge of your arduous duties,
and is praying for a marked quickening in the pace of the Five Year Plan.
With Baha'i love,
R. RABBANI.