And, now that this all-important Work may suffer no neglect,
but rather function vigorously and continuously in every part of the Bahá’í
world; that the unity of the Cause of Bahá’u’lláh may remain secure and
inviolate, it is of the utmost importance that in accordance with the explicit
text of the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, the Most Holy Book, in every locality, be it city or
hamlet, where the number of adult (21 years and above) declared believers
exceeds nine, a local “Spiritual Assembly” be forthwith established. To it all
local matters pertaining to the Cause must be directly and immediately referred
for full consultation and decision. The importance, nay the absolute necessity
of these local Assemblies is manifest when we realize that in the days to come
they will evolve into the local Houses of Justice, and at present provide the
firm foundation on which the structure of the Master’s Will is to be reared in
future.
