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Letter of 7 May 1939
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Beloved Friends,
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Shoghi Effendi has received your welcome card dated
April 20th, and immensely appreciates the message of love
and greetings you have been moved to convey to him on the
occasion of the Feast of Ridván.
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He too wishes me to extend to you his deep love and good
wishes on this happy and blessed occasion, and to assure
you, and our dear friends in Esslingen, of his prayers for
your protection and guidance in these days of widespread
gloom and distress, that your hearts may be strengthened
and assured, and that you may emerge from your present-day
tests and trials more united, and firmer than ever in
your love and loyalty towards the Faith.
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However gloomy the immediate future may seem to
appear, the prospect which the distant future has in store for
the community of German believers is of such immeasurable
brightness as it cannot but afford the deepest comfort and
encouragement to you in your moments of uttermost
sorrow and distress.
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More than ever to-day the Guardian's thoughts turn
towards you, and our sore-tried brethren in your land, in
admiration for the courage and fortitude you have so well
displayed in the midst of your afflictive trials, and in
thanksgiving to the almighty God for having sustained and
blessed you so repeatedly through His unfailing grace and
mighty confirmations.
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May His Spirit continue to aid and guide your
Community in the distressing days yet to come....
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[From the Guardian:]
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Dear co-workers:
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It was such a joy to hear from you. You, as well as the
other German believers, are often in my thoughts and
prayers. I will continue to pray for the realization of your
highest hopes. Do not despair, nay be assured that a
glorious future awaits you all, more brilliant than any you
can imagine.
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Your true brother,
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Shoghi
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