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The Light of Divine Guidance [First of Two Volumes]
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Pages 139-141
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Letter of 18 October 1948
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Dear Bahá'í Friends:
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Your letter of Aug. 29th, with translation of some
enclosures, was received by our beloved Guardian, and he
has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.
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Regarding the matter of the Fund for Germany now held
in Tihrán: Unfortunately the exchange rate of the Persian
Túman into Swiss (or American or British) money is
extremely unfavourable, and he considers that your loss
would be far too great to transfer, at the present time, the
entire sum from Tihrán to Switzerland. It is also extremely
difficult to get money out of Persia, which now has financial
restrictions similar to so many other countries. However, he
is investigating at the present moment the possibility of
having a sum to meet your immediate requirements
transfered from Persia to Switzerland, and the moment he
can arrange this he will notify your assembly.
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The devoted services of the Bahá'í youth rendered in
clearing the Hazírá property of debris, was much
appreciated by him, and he wishes you to please let them
know he admires their spirit which is demonstrated in such
a useful manner!
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He was very sorry to hear of the sad and untimely death
of dear Mrs. Brauns-Forel. Her services, always rendered
with such unflagging devotion, will be sorely missed by her
co-workers in Germany. He hopes her daughter will arise to
take her mother's place in the active work of the Cause.
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He trusts that now your assembly is able to render more
active assistance to the Austrian believers and to stimulate
them in their work. Recent reports seem to indicate the
Vienna Bahá'ís are more active and determined than ever
before in their history.
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He hopes the construction of the Hazírá in Frankfurt will
now be able to go ahead at a rapid pace. You may be sure he
will do all he can to assist you in this essential enterprise.
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You are all remembered in his prayers with much love,
and he is very pleased over the way the Faith is progressing
in Germany....
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[From the Guardian:]
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Dear and valued co-workers:
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I am delighted to hear of the energetic steps that have
been taken in recent months in connexion with the establishment
of the Hazíratu'l-Quds in Frankfurt. This institution,
the center round which all national Bahá'í activities
must revolve, should be made the object of the special care
and solicitude of the entire community of the German believers
in the years immediately ahead. Upon it will depend the
coordination, consolidation and expansion of the collective
efforts of the members of this community, which occupies
so vital and pivotal a position in the heart of the European
continent. Parallel with this conscious, this determined and
persistent effort, assiduous endeavours must be constantly
and increasingly exerted by your assembly to multiply the
administrative centres, increase the number of the active
supporters of the Faith, proclaim its verities wisely, unreservedly,
far and wide, disseminate its literature, vigorously
and systematically, and deepen, by every possible means,
the understanding and the devotion of its adherents. That
these immediate objectives may be speedily attained, and
enable the members of this valiant and sore-tried community
to embark on a carefully conceived Plan in the years that
lie ahead, is my fervent and constant prayer.
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Your true and grateful brother
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Shoghi
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