15: The many evidences of your increasing zeal ...
[47] The many evidences of your increasing zeal and activities in the service of our beloved Cause, have to a great measure, relieved my sorrow-laden heart. I will continue to pray for your unsparing efforts, and wish you to persevere, whatever the vicissitudes which this immortal Faith may encounter in future. Rest assured, and never feel disconsolate...
The celebration of Bahá’í festive anniversaries, I feel, should also be suspended during a period of nine months.