Part 8 (1/2)
Yours in His Service, H. Rabbani
[From the Guardian:]
_Dear co-worker:_
_I wish to a.s.sure you in person of my heartfelt sympathy in the loss you have sustained, and of my loving and ardent prayers for the departed soul.
The work with which her name will for ever be a.s.sociated will confer upon her imperishable glory, and her example will serve to stimulate the rising generation to follow in her footsteps, and carry on the work she has so n.o.bly initiated._
_Your true brother, _ _ Shoghi_
(29) May 20th, 1936
Dear Baha'i Sister,
Many thanks indeed from the Guardian for your welcome message of April 17th just received. He would certainly be delighted to meet you in Haifa next year, and hopes that your visit to the Holy Shrines will give you a fresh vigour and a renewed determination to carry on your work for the Cause. He specially cherishes the hope that your trip to England will be of great benefit to you, and also to our English believers. They will be only too happy to welcome you in their midst, and will thoroughly appreciate any a.s.sistance which you may give them during your sojourn in England.
The Guardian has learned with deep gratification of the news of the teaching work carried on by the Auckland believers. He wishes you to kindly a.s.sure them all of his best wishes and fervent prayers for the success of their labours. May Baha'u'llah bless, guide and strengthen them in every step they are taking for the spread of His Faith and the consolidation of its inst.i.tutions in this far-off land.
a.s.suring you too of his special prayers on your behalf at the Holy Shrines, and with warmest greetings,
Yours in His Service, H. Rabbani
[From the Guardian:]
_a.s.suring you of a most hearty welcome, and wis.h.i.+ng you good-health, happiness and success,_
_Your true brother, _ _ Shoghi_
(30) September 30th, 1936
Beloved Baha'i Sister,
Your welcome letter dated August 17th has been received and read with deepest appreciation by the Guardian.
May I again express his sincere hope that your long-cherished desire to visit the Holy Shrines may be fulfilled very soon, and that through this pilgrimage you may attain a renewed zeal and vigour, as well as a new vision of the task you are called upon to accomplish for the Faith in New-Zealand.
In closing let me a.s.sure you and your fellow-workers in Auckland of his profound appreciation of your determination to press forward the work in the teaching field. He is ardently praying for the guidance and success of your labours.
With warmest greetings,
Yours in His Service, H. Rabbani