The reason why the Cause has not spread more than it has is
that the world up to the present has not really felt its critical position and
the friends not done their best. It is the duty of the Bahá’ís, the world over,
to study the Teachings, become versed in the principles and history of the
Cause, catch the spirit of the Movement and then arise to service. This was the
Master’s last word of command, this is Shoghi Effendi’s first desire.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a
message dated January 1926 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual
believer; ‘Messages to Canada’)
