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Messages to Canada

  • Author:

  • Shoghi Effendi

  • Source:
  • Bahá’í Canada Publications
  • Pages:
  • 276
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Page 272

Letter of 7 November 1957

7 November 1957

To the Treasurer of the National Spiritual Assembly

Dear Bahá’í Brother:
Your loving letter of October 12th was duly received by the Beloved Guardian and he has directed me to acknowledge it in his behalf. The contributions which were made by various Assemblies, Groups and individuals to the International Fund are greatly appreciated. Receipts are enclosed herewith.
Will you please send these receipts to each Assembly, Group or individual concerned expressing the Guardian’s appreciation to them.
The Beloved Guardian is directing exclusive attention at this time to the great importance of teaching the Cause of God. The Divine confirmations are descending in torrents, particularly on those who arise to teach the Faith. He is hoping there will be a new movement amongst the Friends in Canada so that many thirsty souls may find eternal life through the selfless deeds of the Canadian Bahá’ís.
He will pray for you, for the Believers and for the success of their work. He sends you his loving greetings.

Faithfully yours,

Leroy Ioas

P.S. This is one of the few letters I received instruction from the Guardian to write shortly before his Ascension.