[From the Guardian:]
Dear and valued co-workers:
It is indeed thrilling to note the rapidity and soundness with which the
flourishing Baha'i community in that far-off land is establishing the
Faith of Baha'u'llah, is fearlessly proclaiming its truths, upholding its
verities and standards, multiplying its institutions, defending its
interests, disseminating its literature, and exemplifying its invincible
power and spirit. I rejoice, feel proud, and am eternally grateful. I
cannot but pray, with redoubled fervour, to Him Who so manifestly guides
and sustains you, to increase your numbers, to remove every barrier that
obstructs your path, to safeguard your unity, to bless your undertakings
and to enable you to demonstrate, afresh and with still greater force, the
reality of the faith that animates you in the discharge of your sacred
duties. Be assured and persevere.
Shoghi.