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Citadel of Faith
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Pages 88-89
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Comforted by Messages of Devotion
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My anguished heart is comforted by the unnumbered messages
from communities, assemblies, groups, committees and individual
American believers, replete with expressions of loving devotion,
pledges of loyalty to `Abdu'l-Bahá's Covenant, prayers on my behalf
and assurances of rededication in service to the precious Faith.
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The triple cord binding me to the American Community, outstanding
in its affectionate and unfailing support in the course of my almost
thirty years' stewardship to the Faith of Bahá'u'lláh, is greatly reinforced.
But for America's multitudinous services and unparalleled
record of achievements my burden of cares both past and present would
be unbearable.
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Far from complaining of the added weight of afflictions oppressing
me at this hour I feel I cannot but welcome with feelings of thankfulness
and humility such tribulations enabling me to taste the cup the
Martyr-Prophet of our beloved Faith drained so heroically a hundred
years ago.
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Much as I desire to acknowledge separately all messages I regretfully
find the task beyond the limits of my overtaxed strength. I ask,
dearly beloved friends, to regard this message as addressed to each one
personally, bearing to each and every one assurance of my constant
awareness of their enfolding love and unfailing support as well as my
everlasting gratitude and unalterable affection and immense pride in
their unrivaled collective share in the world-wide furtherance of the
Cause so dear, so precious to us all.
[September 12, 1950]
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