"...Sometimes people strive all their lives to render outstanding service.
Here is the time and opportunity to render historic services; in fact the
most unique in history, aiding in the fulfillment of Daniel's Prophecies
of the Last Day, and the 1335 days, when men are to be blessed by the
Glory of the Lord, covering the entire globe--which is the real goal of
the Ten Year Crusade.
"In other words, when we fulfill the Ten Year Crusade we will have brought
into fulfillment Daniel's great prophecy of 'Blessed is he who waits and
comes to the 1335 days.' What could be more wonderful than taking part in
the fulfillment of religious prophecy of over 3,000 years!"
"The pioneers themselves must realize that not only are they fulfilling
the wishes of Baha'u'llah, and doing that which the Master Himself said He
longed to do; namely, to go, if necessary on foot, and carry His Father's
Message to all the regions of the earth; but they are enhancing the
prestige of the Faith to a remarkable degree in the eyes of the public,
and specially in the eyes of the officials. There is no doubt that the
rapid forward march of the Faith recently has attracted a far greater
measure of attention on the part of the thoughtful people, and people of
position in society and in educational fields, than has been the case for
almost one hundred years.
"Therefore, each pioneer must feel his responsibility very heavily, and
understand that his calling is far above the average service; and his duty
to remain at his post a very pressing one indeed."