He would like to call your attention, and indeed the attention of all the
friends, to the fact that it is time for the Baha'is everywhere, including
Canada, to devote themselves to the consolidation work. The goals on the
homefront are going to be, in some ways, even harder to achieve than those
abroad. They will require an increase of membership in the community,
which means patient and devoted teaching, the multiplication of both
Assemblies and groups, the incorporation of many Spiritual Assemblies,
etc. They now have nine years in which to do it, but the sooner they get
some of the work finished and behind them, the better! We can never tell
what the situation may be at a later date, and whether we will not have to
carry on our labours under much more difficult circumstances than those
prevailing at present.
With warmest Baha'i love,
R. RABBANI.
P.S.--Regarding the contribution which Mrs. Nan Greenwood wishes to make to
the Faith, the Guardian is deeply touched by the spirit which has
motivated her; and he feels that she could spend it in no better way than
to give it to the British National Spiritual Assembly for their National
Haziratu'l-Quds. They are much in need of money, and it would be of real
help in purchasing this important and historic institution.
Please assure her of his admiration for her services, and his loving
prayers.
I notice that I have neglected to answer your question concerning ...
consent to her daughter's marriage: this must be given in order to be a
Baha'i Marriage. Baha'u'llah requires this and makes no provision about a
parent changing his or her mind. So they are free to do so. Once the
written consent is given and the marriage takes place, the parents have no
right to interfere any more.
P.P.S.--The Guardian was very pleased about the publications in Ukrainian
and will place copies in the Mansion Library. Please thank the dear
believer(34) responsible for this work on behalf of the Guardian.