Japan Will Turn Ablaze! Part 17

He wishes to a.s.sure you that he will pray for Mr. Mori(30), and that before he pa.s.ses from this world, his spirit may be illumined, and he may come to accept Baha'u'llah.

The Guardian was also very pleased to hear that the Momtazis have given their home as a Baha'i hall and Hazira, and hopes that this will open the way for the foundation of a firm Spiritual a.s.sembly in the city.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(May 5, 1954)

[Letter of May 27, 1954]

He (the Guardian) was glad to hear Mr. Mori died a firm Baha'i and that his funeral was in itself a service to the Faith. He will pray for his soul, and for his dear family.

(signed by "Ruhiyyih")

(May 27, 1954)

[Letter of May 27, 1954]

He (the Guardian) hopes that, in your capacity as a member of the Auxiliary Board of the Hands in Asia, that you will be able to create ever greater unity and enthusiasm amongst the j.a.panese friends, and the other believers in j.a.pan.

(signed by "Ruhiyyih")

(May 27, 1954)

[Letter of March 1, 1955]

The progress of the Faith in j.a.pan is a source of great joy to the Guardian. It is truly making rapid strides among these keen-minded and receptive people.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(March 1, 1955)

[Cable sent March 29, 1957]

Gladly announce your elevation rank Hand of Cause. Praying further enrichment record historic services, Shoghi, Haifa

(cable sent March 29, 1957)

[Letter of April 14, 1957]

He (the Guardian) is confident that you will discharge your duties as a Hand with the same characteristics of loyalty and devotion, and in the same spirit of service, that you have always shown in your Baha'i life, and which has ent.i.tled you to this great honor.

It will no doubt be a source of encouragement to the believers that they now have two Hands of the Cause, one in the South and one in the North Pacific; and, in view of the remarkable spread of the Faith throughout that whole region, your services will be of much help in stimulating and rea.s.suring the friends, and encouraging them to arise and constantly extend the outposts of the Faith.

He will remember you in the Holy Shrines, and pray that you may be strengthened, guided and blessed in this new form of service to the Cause you love so dearly.

(signed by R. Rabbani)

(in the Guardian's handwriting)

May the Almighty, Whose Cause you have served so long, so n.o.bly and so devotedly, shower His manifold blessings upon you, and aid you, now that you occupy so lofty a position in the ranks of the followers of His Faith, to enrich the record of your distinguished and truly historic services to its inst.i.tutions.

Your true brother, Shoghi

(April 14, 1957)

[Cable sent January 4, 1971]

At the time of the pa.s.sing of Hand of the Cause Miss Alexander, the Universal House of Justice sent the following cable to the Baha'i world:

Profoundly grieve pa.s.sing illumined soul Hand Cause Agnes Alexander long standing pillar Cause Far East. First bring Faith Hawaiian Islands. Her long dedicated exemplary life service devotion Cause G.o.d antic.i.p.ated by Center Covenant selecting her share May Maxwell imperishable honor mention Tablets Divine Plan. Her unrestrained unceasing pursuit teaching obedience command Baha'u'llah exhortations Master guidance beloved Guardian. Shining example all followers Faith. Her pa.s.sing severs one more link heroic age.

a.s.sure family friends ardent prayers holiest Shrine progress radiant soul...

Universal House (of) Justice

(Cable sent January 4, 1971)

[Photograph with the following caption:]

Miss Alexander and Sheridan Sims at the old Baha'i Center in Tokyo in 1960. The Haziratu'l-Quds was demolished and a new one built on the same property in 1982.

11: Letters and Cable to the Baha'is of j.a.pan in the Early Days, 19221931

[Letter of January 26, 1922]

My well-beloved brethren and sisters in 'Abdu'l-Baha:-