The account of your work among the foreign students made
Shoghi Effendi very happy. Not only will these young people get a good
impression of American families and hospitality, but the spiritual training you
try to give them will make their education so much more complete and
worthwhile. This is beside the fact that in their heart is planted the seeds of
the Bahá'í teachings which in time will germinate and bring forth wondrous
fruits. All these young people when they return home will carry the Message
with them and even though they do not become confirmed believers, they will
remain friends always ready to render a service to the Bahá'í teachers they
happen to meet. Shoghi Effendi hopes you will carry on that work but at the
same time try to make them true Bahá'ís -- in spirit as well as in faith. - Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 4 February 1932 written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
II, Youth)
