He is particularly pleased to realize that the book of
Gleanings is of such a tremendous inspiration to the Bahá'í youth, and that
they all are making a careful study of its contents with the view of preparing
themselves for proper teaching work. His hope is that this volume will enable
them to gain a fuller consciousness of their functions and responsibilities,
and to arise and set the example before the rest of the believers, not only in
the field of teaching, but in all the other fields of Bahá'í activity as well.
He is ardently supplicating Bahá'u'lláh on your behalf, and on behalf of the
whole body of young Bahá'ís throughout the States, and specially the National
Youth Committee, that you may be given the inspiration, knowledge and guidance
to press forward to efficient and loyal service.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 2
February 1936 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer;
The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, The Importance of Deepening Our
Knowledge and Understanding of the Faith)
