To those of His followers, dwelling in that enviable and
blessed continent, [“the continent of America”] He has chosen to address these
no less inspiring words, as recorded in one of those Tablets revealed in honor
of the believers of the United States and Canada: “O ye apostles of
Bahá’u’lláh! May my life be sacrificed for you!... Behold the portals which
Bahá’u’lláh hath opened before you! Consider how exalted and lofty is the station
you are destined to attain, how unique the favors with which you have been
endowed... My thoughts are turned towards you, and my heart leaps within me at
your mention. Could ye know how my soul gloweth with your love, so great a
happiness would flood your hearts as to cause you to become enamored with each
other.”
- Shoghi Effendi (From a message dated June 5, 1947; ‘Citadel of Faith’)
