From the report of the National Treasurer, setting forth the account of
the progress of the contributions of the American believers for the
support of the Plan of Unified Action, up to June 30, 1926, I gather that
the result has by no means exceeded our expectations, nay has considerably
fallen below what I confidently expected it to achieve. I earnestly renew
my plea and appeal to you, and through you to every true and faithful
lover of 'Abdu'l-Baha, to realize, while there is yet time, the
far-reaching possibilities with which the present situation is fraught. I
am firmly convinced that this Plan combines, embodies, and serves the
twofold purpose of the present-day Baha'i administration in the United
States and Canada, namely the promotion of the vitally needed teaching
work, and the provision for the gradual completion of the
Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar, both wishes so near and dear to our beloved
Master's heart. It is the only effective, feasible, and practical
instrument placed in our hands for the speedy accomplishment of our ends.
So much that is vital to the future welfare, the effectiveness, and the
fair name of our beloved Cause depends, I assure you, upon the success or
failure of this nobly-conceived, this sound and befitting enterprise. The
eyes of all Baha'is and of many sympathizers throughout the world are
turned towards you, eager to reinforce your accomplishments in this field,
expectant to witness what measure of success you are capable of achieving.