Part 29 (1/2)

The recent news from j.a.pan is most heartening-eight a.s.semblies in all.

Even though our dear Baha'i sister, Miss Alexander may be exhausted from years of labour, the harvest is so rich that it compensates for any inconvenience or suffering.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(May 3, 1956)

[Letter of March 18, 1957]

To Mr. John McHenry III

He (the Guardian) is very happy that you can arrange your affairs so as to return to Korea... The phenomenal progress the Cause has made in that area (Korea) is practically exclusively due to the services of the young American Baha'is who are in the Armed Forces. Indeed, it is a great victory won by Baha'i youth.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(March 18, 1957)

[Letter of August 18, 1957]

To Mr. William Maxwell

The Guardian was happy to learn that you are still in Korea and that you are able to continue in the teaching work of that important country. He knows that wherever you are you will carry forward the pressing requirements of the Faith with vigor and enthusiasm but he feels that Korea and even j.a.pan particularly need the help of yourself and other American pioneers at this time.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(August 18, 1957)

[Letter of October 18, 1957]

To Mr. Eugene Schreiber

The Master was most hopeful of the spread of the Faith in j.a.pan. Now that His Promises are being fulfilled, the friends must be very happy. Likewise this happiness must translate itself into renewed devotion so that the Call of G.o.d may be raised in all parts of that important country.

The Guardian is praying for the success of the teaching work in j.a.pan.

(signed by Leroy Ioas)

(October 18, 1957)

14: Shoghi Effendi Writes to Emperor Showa of j.a.pan

Emperor Showa (Hirohito) of j.a.pan had the longest reign (December 25, 1926 to January 7, 1989) of any reigning sovereign in j.a.pan. He was respected as a scholar; being an eminent marine biologist, and he was beloved by his people.