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Letter of 5 November 1945
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Dear Bahá'i-Brother:
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The message signed by you and other of our dear Bahá'i-friends,
and dated Sep. 16th, Esslingen, reached our
beloved Guardian, and brought great joy to his heart. He
wishes you if possible to convey the following message to
those who addressed him:
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Tell them that it was a source of deep comfort and
gratification to him to receive a word of love and devotion
from some of the German Bahá'ís after all these years of
silence and danger. He was so happy to know they are well
and have been able to meet with you and receive news of the
progress of the Faith in other lands.
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He hopes that now that the war is over, and the regime
which banned all Bahá'í activities in Germany is no more,
the believers there will exert their utmost to teach this great
religion of ours to their fellow-countrymen. No doubt after
so many years of deep suffering and bitter disillusion there
are many souls eager for the truth, and more awakened to
the need of a spiritual solution for the world's problems.
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Please convey his love to them all, and assure them they
are, and have been, often remembered in his ardent prayers.
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The Guardian was so very glad to know you had been
able to meet with some of the German Bahá'ís. He urges you
to help and inspire them all you can.
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His loving prayers surround you, you may be sure...
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[From the Guardian:]
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Dear and valued co-workers:
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I was thrilled by the message you have sent, and feel
profoundly thankful to Bahá'u'lláh for having preserved you
and your dear co-workers in that land, and for the spirit,
which, despite the sufferings and turmoil that have afflicted
your country, you so powerfully display and exemplify. I
cherish great hope for the future of your work, and I pray
from all my heart for the Almighty's richest blessings on
your activities. Rest assure, be happy, and persevere in your
historic and meritorious labours.
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Your true and grateful brother, Shoghi
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