…the entire Canadian Community will have to rise to a new
level of activity, consciousness, and sacrifice, just as did the British Bahá’í
Community during their Six Year Plan. Their success is perhaps one of the most
remarkable ever achieved in the Bahá’í world because they were few in number,
run down in health from the long years of suffering during the war, and poor in
financial resources. Their determination, dedication and moral stamina,
however, carried them through, and Bahá’u’lláh gave them the victory. He will
give the same victory to everyone who shows the same characteristics. Success
breeds success, and this same Community, now rightfully proud and conscious of
its importance, is carrying on its African work in a brilliant manner. The
Canadian Bahá’ís, more prosperous, less restricted, and equally capable, can
accomplish just as much if they unitedly determine to do so.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 30 October 1951 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the
Canadian National Spiritual; ‘Messages to Canada’)
