July 30. On this date in 1946, Shoghi Effendi addressed a letter to Hermann Grossmann stating "The Cause can surely, in this golden hour of opportunity, make greater headway than ever before in its history in Europe."

July 30. On this date in 1946, Shoghi Effendi addressed a letter to Hermann Grossmann stating "The Cause can surely, in this golden hour of opportunity, make greater headway than ever before in its history in Europe."

Hermann Grossmann was born on February 16, 1899 in Rosario, Argentina to a German family. When he was ten years old his family returned to Germany, and Grossmann would become an enthusiastic Bahá'í after serving in the German army in World War I, even during the years when the Bahá'í Faith was banned during Nazi rule.

30 July 1946[to Dr. Hermann Grossmann] He was so very happy to hear the wonderful news you conveyed of the receptivity you find among the German people, and especially the youth, to the Teachings.

He considers the work of the Cause in Germany of primary importance; the German believers not only have the fertile field of their own people's minds to cultivate, but must, eventually, do a large part of the teaching work to be carried out in the future in Central and Eastern Europe. So he is very anxious to have your affairs running on a smooth administrative basis, and to also have you receive the necessary literature or means of printing it.

He was also delighted to hear the Sun of Truth is again being printed, and that you have been able, in spite of so many handicaps, to distribute thousands of pamphlets and hold so many important public meetings.

Now is certainly the time to carry on the work on an ever-increasing scale; the hearts have suffered much, and the minds are grasping for a solution to the terrible problems facing them. The Cause can surely, in this golden hour of opportunity, make greater headway than ever before in its history in Europe, and you may be sure he will do all in his power to assist you in your labours.

He assures you his loving and ardent prayers will be offered on your behalf and for the success of the work you and the other friends are carrying on at present...

P.S. The Guardian was very pleased to hear that the former adherents of Ruth White and Mr. Herrigel's ideas have expressed the desire to be enrolled in the Faith, and to work according to the administrative Order. He recommends that the National Assembly, by all means, accept them, and assist them to fully grasp the fundamentals of the Will and Testament.

In the Guardian's own handwriting:

Dear and valued co-worker,

I am so glad and grateful to learn of the progress of your activities and of the success attending your efforts in the service of our beloved Faith. I feel confident that you will, in the days to come, add fresh laurels to the crown you have already won in the service of our beloved Faith. Persevere, and rest assured that I will continue to pray for you from the depths of my heart.

Your true and grateful brother,

Shoghi