Brilliant conclusion of second year in Seven Year Plan evokes universal
admiration of the Bahá'í world, deepens its spiritual consciousness and
mitigates the hardships of its increasingly harassed communities. Closing
phase of Temple ornamentation already entered. Initial stage of
Intercontinental Teaching Campaign successfully terminated. Firm anchorage
of the institutions of the Administrative Order permanently established in
every State and Province of North American continent. Mexico, lying in
the forefront of the southward marching army, recently enlisted. Pedro
Espinosa's auspicious attendance at the Convention is welcome evidence.
Settlement of the Central American republics is next step in progressive,
systematic penetration of Latin America. Upsurge of Bahá'u'lláh's impelling
Spirit can not, will not, be stemmed nor impeded. Methodical advance along
the line traced by pen of `Abdu'l-Bahá irresistible. Guatemala, Honduras,
Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Cuba, Dominica and Haiti immediate
objectives. Though politically unsettled, religiously intolerant, socially
backward and climatically inhospitable, these unexplored territories hold
forth inestimable prizes for audacious adventures in the path of Bahá'í
service. Dearly-beloved Martha's unrivaled experience, indomitable faith
and indefatigable labors will soon reinforce powers released for contemplated
campaign. Task admittedly laborious, hour laden with fate, privilege
incomparable, precious divinely-promised aid unfailing, reward predestined
immeasurable. Appeal to all believers, white and Negro alike, to arise and
assume rightful responsibilities. Urge prolongation of sessions of Convention
to enable delegates to exercise their inalienable right to deliberate and
formulate recommendations designed to aid incoming National Assembly
resolutely to prosecute this momentous enterprise. Fervor of prayers
intensified.
Cablegram April 28, 1939