Our hearts are uplifted in thanksgiving for complete cessation of the
prolonged, unprecedented world conflict. I hail the prospects of the removal
of the restrictions enabling American Bahá'í Community to expedite the
preliminary measures required to launch the second stage of the Divine
Plan. I appeal focus attention upon the requirements of the all-important
Latin American work. The adequate fulfillment of this vital task preludes
the assumption of collective responsibility by triumphant community of the
spiritual enlightenment and ultimate redemption of sorely-tried, war-ravaged
European continent, destined to be associated with exploits which must
immortalize the second stage of the World Mission entrusted by `Abdu'l-Bahá
to the apostles of His Father's Faith in the western world. The opportunities
of the present hour are infinitely precious, the time is pressing, the
call of the distressed, groping peoples of Europe pitiful, insistent. The work
still to be accomplished to consummate the mighty enterprise undertaken in
Latin America is considerable. The Almighty's sustaining grace is assured,
unfailing. I am praying from the depths of a joyful, thankful heart for
the outpouring of blessings no less remarkable than the divine bounties
vouchsafed unto the valiant prosecutors of the Plan in the course of the
opening phase of their World Mission.
Cablegram August 20, 1945