The National Spiritual Assembly, however, in view of the
unavoidable limitations imposed upon the convening of frequent and
long-standing sessions of the Convention, will have to retain in its hands the
final decision on all matters that affect the interests of the Cause in
America, such as the right to decide whether any local Assembly is functioning
in accordance with the principles laid down for the conduct and the advancement
of the Cause. It is my earnest prayer that they will utilize their highly
responsible position, not only for the wise and efficient conduct of the affairs
of the Cause, but also for the extension and deepening of the spirit of
cordiality and whole-hearted and mutual support in their cooperation with the
body of their co-workers throughout the land.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
dated January 29th, 1925, “To the esteemed members of the American National
Spiritual Assembly”, Baha’i News, no. 5, May-June 1925; also published in
‘Baha’i Administration’)
