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| HEARTS UPLIFTED IN THANKSGIVING | 
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     Our hearts are uplifted in thanksgiving for complete cessation of the 
prolonged, unprecedented world conflict.  I hail the prospects of the removal 
of the restrictions enabling American Bahá’í Community to expedite the 
 
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preliminary measures required to launch the second stage of the Divine 
Plan.  I appeal focus attention upon the requirements of the all-important 
Latin American work.  The adequate fulfillment of this vital task preludes 
the assumption of collective responsibility by triumphant community of the 
spiritual enlightenment and ultimate redemption of sorely-tried, war-ravaged 
European continent, destined to be associated with exploits which must 
immortalize the second stage of the World Mission entrusted by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá 
to the apostles of His Father’s Faith in the western world.  The opportunities 
of the present hour are infinitely precious, the time is pressing, the 
call of the distressed, groping peoples of Europe pitiful, insistent.  The work 
still to be accomplished to consummate the mighty enterprise undertaken in 
Latin America is considerable.  The Almighty’s sustaining grace is assured, 
unfailing.  I am praying from the depths of a joyful, thankful heart for 
the outpouring of blessings no less remarkable than the divine bounties 
vouchsafed unto the valiant prosecutors of the Plan in the course of the 
opening phase of their World Mission.  
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