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Letter of 27 September 1947 (Summer School)
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Dear Bahá'í Friends:
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Your letters to our beloved Guardian reached him
through Mr. ..., and he was delighted to see that
so many believers had been able to attend the school at
Esslingen this summer.
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It shows the vitality of the German Bahá'ís and their
intense desire to further the interests of our glorious Faith in
Germany, and build up its institutions.
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He urges you all, in your work for the Cause in your local
Communities, to stress the need for the greatest love and
unity amongst the Bahá'ís themselves. It is this love and
spiritual solidarity that is so sadly lacking in the world
today, and for which its people are starving. When they see
within the Bahá'í Community the true spirit of brotherhood
exemplified, they will turn to Bahá'u'lláh and embrace His
Message.
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He also urges you to exert yourselves ceaselessly in the
teaching field, and build up new Bahá'í centers, establish
new spiritual assemblies, and convert the existing groups
into assemblies by April of next year.
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The Cause, we know, has a great future in Germany, and
he assures you all he is constantly praying for the success of
your devoted labours....
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[From the Guardian:]
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Dear co-workers:
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Your messages, eloquently testifying to the dynamic faith
which inspires and sustains the German Bahá'í Community,
now triumphantly emerging from its long and severe ordeal,
rejoiced my heart, and served to deepen my feelings of
affection and admiration for its members. You who now
stand on the threshold of a new era, have great tasks ahead
of you and a glorious mission to fulfil. The institutions you
are now initiating and developing will no doubt enable you
to achieve speedily and effectively your goal. The Beloved is
watching over you. His love surrounds you, and His spirit
sustains and guides you. Persevere in your glorious task.
Rest assured that my prayers will continue to be offered on
your behalf, and be confident that Bahá'u'lláh will aid you
to achieve ultimate victory.
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Shoghi
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