Such in their broad outline are the guiding principles which
those who have been placed in charge of the administration of the affairs of
the Cause should at present endeavour to promote, explain and securely
establish. Nothing short of the spirit of unwavering faith, of continuous
vigilance and patient endeavour can hope to secure eventually the realization
of this our cherished desire.
May America's national representatives arise with clear
vision, with unswerving determination and renewed vigour to carry out in its
entirety the sacred task they have purposed to perform.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 11
May 1926 to the National Spiritual Assembly of the
United States and Canada, published in "Bahá'í Administration: Selected
Messages 1922-1932"; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, National
Spiritual Assembly)
