Addendum* 2 August 1926 My dear Spiritual Sister: Shoghi Effendi wishes me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated June 26th 1926. We should not in the least be discouraged, if we see that the Cause is not making the movement we desire. At the beginning of every such institution difficulties are found & discouragements seem to abound. The people do not seem so receptive, those who approach seem not to get satisfied & soon leave the fold. The few that remain are bothered with so many personal troubles that one could scarcely depend on them. But all such things should add to our zeal rather than damp our energy. The Cause has been comparatively recently established in those regions. The things already accomplished seem marvellous to those who are at a distance & see the ensemble of the work done rather than any particular phase of it. We have to take courage and persist in the pursuit of our purpose. Shoghi Effendi wishes me to assure you of his prayers. He will always remember the Australian friends & beseech for them divine guidance & spiritual prosperity. Yours in His Name, Ruhi Afnan My dear co-worker: Your letter has served to remind me of the inevitable trials & difficulties that pioneers of this glorious Cause have encountered in various lands. They have by their perseverance, their faith & their love surmounted these seemingly unsurmountable obstacles. You are now treading in their footsteps & you should always remember that a powerful wise & loving Hand is guiding and sustaining you in your labours. Be assured of my unfailing prayers for you all. Shoghi
- This letter was received by the editor just prior to publication and could not be included in chronological sequence.
