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Letter of 2 February 1938
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Dear Frau Mühlschlegel,
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The Guardian was pleased to receive your letter of the
26th January last, and to hear again from you about the
conditions of the Cause in Germany.
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He feels exceedingly sorry that the authorities have not so
far lived up to their promise of returning the books, funds
and archives that were confiscated, but still hopes that
through the vigilant care, and the sustained and wise efforts
of Mr. Greeven some definite results will be eventually
obtained. The friends need not lose courage, but have full
confidence in the future which, we are all certain, is
immeasurably bright.
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Now regarding the manuscript of the German
"Bahá'u'lláh and the New Era"; the Guardian has learned
with satisfaction that the printing of the text has been
completed, and he feels that in view of the present
restrictions in Germany it would not be advisable to proceed
with the binding there. He would advise that the unbound
copies be sent over, through the safest means possible, to
the Spiritual Assembly of Vienna that they may complete
the binding of as many copies as they can arrange for the
distribution of the book.
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Not only it would be too risky, and even dangerous, to
publish anything at present in Germany, but it would
constitute an act of disloyalty to the government on the part
of the German believers, as you no doubt well know that in
such purely administrative matters the friends are under the
strict obligation of obeying the authorities.
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As regards the manuscript of the "Dispensation of
Bahá'u'lláh", the Guardian is sending you under separate
cover the copy which was presented to him sometime ago by
Frau Martha Brauns, with the hope that the friends may be
able to arrange for its publication outside Germany.
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In closing kindly convey his loving thanks to dear Frau
Vautier and to Mr. Leo Bernhard for the kind words they
have appended to your letter. He will remember you all in
his prayers at the Holy Shrines, that you may be ever
assisted and guided in your efforts for the service of
Bahá'u'lláh....
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[From the Guardian:]
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Dear and valued co-worker:
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The services you are rendering in these days of stress and
turmoil are highly appreciated and deserve the highest
praise. Kindly assure again the dear German believers of my
constant prayers for them. The critical stage through which
the Faith is passing in their beloved land is but one stage in
its evolution, a step that will carry them farther on the
glorious path they have chosen to tread. Perseverance is the
virtue they mostly need at present. An All-mighty
Providence is watching over them. Never must they feel
disheartened. I am deeply grateful and feel truly proud of
the spirit they manifest.
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Shoghi
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