The community of the Most Great Name in these far-off
islands have lost a great leader, a stalwart upholder of the new World Order of
Bahá’u’lláh. The influence he has exercised will however continue to live, and
the example he has set will inspire the rising generation to perform deeds as
great and brilliant as those which will ever remain associated with his name.
Our dear friend, Mr. Hyde Dunn, will, from his exalted station intercede on
your behalf, and you should, on your part strive to emulate one whom Bahá’í
historians will recognise and acclaim as Australia’s spiritual conqueror. I
will pray for his dear spiritual children from the depths of my heart.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a
letter dated 19 April, 1941, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi; ‘Letters from
the Guardian to Australia and New Zealand’)
