--Issue No. 6 July-August 1925:
On July 25 the National Spiritual Assembly received the following cabled message from Shoghi Effendi, sent through Bahiyyih Khanoum: --
On July 25 the National Spiritual Assembly received the following cabled message from Shoghi Effendi, sent through Bahiyyih Khanoum: --
“Guardian wires following: Heartily endorse Convention’s
choice. May America’s National representatives fulfill our fondest
expectations. Resumption Temple building operations conditioned, upon raising
full sum of four hundred thousand dollars. Abundant blessings shall crown your
self-sacrifice. -- Shoghi.”
(signed) Bahiyyih.
The reference to the Temple in this message is the
Guardian’s answer to the following cablegram sent him by the Convention
delegates: “Convention contributed sufficient pay all remaining Temple
obligations including bank loans. Lovingly request your instructions next step
Temple building plan.”