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The case of the teacher who has been in Palestine is one
really to be lamented. All such persons instead of procuring
their information from the very source, when they are so near
to it, they go to the Missionaries who are undoubtedly biased.
They are immediately told that the Cause is nothing more
than a sect of Islam; a Movement that may do immense good
to the Muḥammadan world, but far from ranking with Christianity
or satisfying its needs. Then they refer this ignorant
and innocent person to books such as Brown’s. It is their fault
for having gone to the wrong source for proper information,
but once they have gone it is not their mistake to have been
misled. We have heard of many such instances and there is
absolutely no remedy except to leave them until they find the
truth for themselves. We can only pray for their guidance.
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Shoghi Effendi always prays for you as well as the
other Auckland friends, so that through your combined efforts
the Cause may prosper there, and obtain a strong position
in the life of the people. I am not the least familiar with
the social conditions there, but I am sure there is a ready field
for active service.
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I rejoice to learn that your dear sons are realizing
gradually the significance of this unique and mighty Cause,
and my constant and fervent prayer is that you may witness
erelong the fruition of their slow yet sure spiritual evolution.
Persevere in your labours for I entertain and cherish the
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brightest hopes for the future awakening of promising New-Zealand.
I shall ever remember the memorable visit of the
first New-Zealand believers to the Holy Land. Please assure
them of my undying affection.
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