Part 16 (2/2)

The Guardian greatly values your continuous sacrificial services in behalf of the Faith, particularly in j.a.pan. He prays for the success of the efforts of the friends in j.a.pan, that the Cause may spread rapidly in that country. He will particularly pray for the success of your work in Kyoto.

He is hopeful that your contact with the Esperantists in j.a.pan will bring many of them into the Faith.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(September 29, 1952)

[Letter of August 15, 1953]

The Guardian is indeed deeply grateful for your ceaseless services in the Cause of G.o.d, and was very happy to learn from you of the progress of the work in j.a.pan.

He urges you by all means to make your plans to attend the International Teaching Conference to be held in New Delhi in October. You should then return to j.a.pan, as he feels that this is the time for you to resume your work in that country.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Beloved bless, guide and sustain you always, reward you abundantly for your long record of historic services, and enable you to enrich it in the days to come.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(August 15, 1953)

[Letter of May 3, 1954]

The Guardian has been greatly pleased with the manner in which the Faith has been spreading in j.a.pan. He sincerely hopes that during the second year of the Crusade it will spread even more rapidly, and to more centers.

The future of the Faith in j.a.pan is very great. It now depends upon the Baha'is to teach, to develop the Faith in a city and then move on to a new area. If this is continued diligently, it will bring the light of guidance to all parts of j.a.pan in a very short time.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(May 3, 1954)

[Letter of May 5, 1954]

He (the Guardian) was very happy to hear of the progress of the work in j.a.pan; and he greatly appreciates the fact that you have returned once more to that country, so dear to your heart, and where the Master was so eager for you to serve.

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