The beloved of the Lord and the handmaids of the Merciful
throughout the United States and Canada.
My well-beloved friends:
Ever since that remarkable manifestation of Bahá’í solidarity
and self-sacrifice which has signalized the proceedings of last year’s
memorable Convention, I have been expectantly awaiting the news
of a steady and continuous support of the Plan which can alone
insure, ere the present year draws to its close, the resumption of
building operations on our beloved Temple.