Greatly welcome, much impressed by remarkable feat of initial victory
collectively achieved by self-sacrificing efforts of invincible,
far-visioned, forward-marching American Baha'i Community. Ultimate victory
now in sight bidding fair to bring present emergency period to triumphant
conclusion, seal fate of Second Seven Year Plan and open prospect of
glorious inauguration at appointed time of third collective Plan designed
to terminate initial chapter in story of mysterious unfoldment of Divine
Plan. Rejoice particularly at formulation of teaching plans so vitally
linked with immediate destiny of Temple enterprise. Owing to relaxation of
pressure occasioned by critical situation advise direct special attention
to invigorate activities conducted in Latin America and European
continent. Need for voluntary, self-supporting, wholly dedicated pioneers
calculated to supplement newly launched undertaking in both fields is
still pressing and acquiring greater urgency owing to approaching
emergence of Latin American national assemblies and necessity to
consolidate swiftly the newly-formed local assemblies in ten European goal
countries. Heart uplifted at contemplation of mighty range of
accomplishments embracing so vast a field in both hemispheres. Prayers
continually ascending to Abha throne both in thanksgiving for marvelous
bounties already vouchsafed and in supplication for renewal of strength
for attainment of future goals.
[June 29, 1949]