High Endeavours: Messages to Alaska Part 19

Your letter of June 5th has been received by the beloved Guardian, and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He will pray that your personal affairs may work out happily. He fully approves of your going to Selewik, where you can be of greater service to the Faith than in Fairbanks, where there are now a number of Baha'is, until such time as you can arrange to carry the Teachings into the far north.

He a.s.sures you his loving prayers will always surround you in your devoted efforts to serve the Faith so dear to your heart.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless, guide and sustain you, remove all obstacles from your path, and enable you to promote the vital interests of His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(72) December 23, 1954

(72) December 23, 1954

Dear Baha'i Brother:

Your letter of December 15th has been received by the beloved Guardian; and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He is happy to know that you are engaged in the service of the Faith, and will pray that you may be strenghthened to perform befittingly your part, and may be instrumental in guiding others to this great Cause.

He urges you to teach all you can, both in Anchorage, and, if possible, in surrounding towns. As you know, Alaska is to establish its own National Spiritual a.s.sembly during the World Crusade; and the first step is the formation of a sufficient number of Local Spiritual a.s.semblies.

In his visits to the Holy Shrines, he will remember all the members of your family. He hopes your two dear children will become pure and n.o.ble examples of the Baha'i life, and worthy instruments for the service of the Cause.

He will also remember in his supplications all the dear friends in that land.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

May the Almighty bless, guide and sustain you, and enable you to promote the vital interest of His Faith.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(73) February 20, 1955

(73) February 20, 1955

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The beloved Guardian has received your letter of February 10th, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

In view of the fact that he hopes that in the not-too-distant future Alaska will have its own Spiritual a.s.sembly, he advises you to remain in Alaska, and try to find employment in some place other than Anchorage, where you can a.s.sist in establis.h.i.+ng another Local Spiritual a.s.sembly.

There must be a sufficient number of local a.s.semblies in Alaska in order to form a broad basis for the National Body to be erected upon. He feels that this would be the greatest service you could render at this time.

a.s.suring you of his appreciation of your devotion to the Faith, and of his prayers for your success,

With loving greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

a.s.suring you of my loving prayers for your success and spiritual advancement,

Your true brother, Shoghi

(74) August 26, 1955

(74) August 26, 1955

Dear Baha'i Sister:

The beloved Guardian has received your letter of July 15th, and has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

He deeply appreciates your devotion and service to the Faith. You must not become discouraged, but strive diligently to consolidate the Faith in that important area. He feels the Haziratu'l-Quds itself will prove to be an instrument to attract new souls to the Cause.

He a.s.sures you of his prayers for the success of your labours, and will also pray for all the Baha'is in Anchorage.

With warm Baha'i greetings, R. Rabbani

[From the Guardian:]

a.s.suring you of my loving prayers for the realization of your heart's desire,

Your true brother, Shoghi

(75) November 11, 1956

(75) November 11, 1956

Dear Baha'i Brother: