-Alice Dudley

To give an idea how fast the Guardian works - when the Israeli court awarded the house at Bahji which had been occupied by Coveneant Breakers, to the Baha'is - that very same day the decree was pronounced the Guardian had the house demolished and every portion of it carried away. And within 4 1/2 days he created a formal garden 12 1/2 meters wide and 80 meters long. In the process of making the garden he had a row of large trees uprooted by bulldozers, raised the garden 1 meter, built roads, paths, installed lighting, made terraces, placed statuary and planted trees, flowers, and shrubbery according to design. All this in 4 1/2 days.

The Guardian described the uniqueness of the dome of the Bab's tomb. It is Renassance with a blending of Italian architecture.

To give an idea how fast the Guardian works --- when the Israeli court awarded the house at Bahje which had been occupied by Covenant Breakers, to the Baha'is -- that very same day the decree was awarded the Guardian had the house demolished the same day and every portion of it carried away and inside of 4 1/2 days had created a formal garden 12 1/2 meters wide and 60 meters long. In the process of making the garden he had a row of large trees uprooted by bulldozers, raised the garden one meter, built roads, paths, installed lighting, made terraces, placed statuary and planted trees, flowers, and shrubbery according to a design. All this monumental work was accomplished in 4 1/2 days.

The Guardian described the uniqueness of the dome on Tomb of the Bab. It is renaissance with the blending of Indian [Italian] architecture.

The Guardian described the uniqueness of the dome on the tomb of the Bab. It is renaisance with a blending of Italian architecture.

That evening the Guardian began speaking about the coming calamity. He was very emphatic and after he left, Ruhiyyih Khanum and the members of the International Council stated that they had never heard him speak with such force and so decisively. He said the coming calamity would be worse than war. Cities would evaporate, especially in the cities where it is hardest to teach the Faith, such as New York, Chicago and San Francisco. Americans would become refugees to other continents. The United States would suffer the most because it was the most materialistic. Europe was the cradle of materialism but the United States was the stronghold of materialism. Russia would also suffer greatly. He said there was no difference between Russia and the United States in their systems because they were both materialistic.. capitalism which is purely materialistic and communism, which controls the proletariate. The coming calamity would be retributive.

'Abdu'l-Baha went to the United States to especially awaken the nation to its danger. His Mission was a failure ... both from the stand-point of the Baha'is and the Americans. That can be discerned by reading between the lines of his addresses in America. The Faith will be spread by the dark-skinned races, by the so-called un-civilized peoples. The Baha'is of the United States are going through a transitional period, and they will be in the position of spectators in the spread of the Faith in comparison with the spread of the Faith in Africa and among the yellow- skinned races.

'Abdu'l-Baha went to the U.S. to waken the nation to its dangers. His mission was a failure - both from the standpoint of the Baha'is and the other citizens. That can be discerned by reading between the lines of his addresses in America.

The Faith will be spread by the dark-skinned races, by the so-called uncivilized peoples.

'Abdu'l-Baha went to the U.S. to specifically waken the nation to its dangers. His mission was a failure - both from the standpoint of the Baha'is and the Americans. That can be discerned by reading between the lines of his addresses in America.

The Faith will be spread by the dark-skinned races, by the so-called uncivilized peoples.

The Baha'is in the U.S. are going through a transitional period and they will be in a position of spectators in the spread of the Faith in comparison

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with the spread of the Faith in Africa and among the yellow-skinned races.

The coming calamity would be retribution. Abdul-Baha went to the U.S. to specifically waken the nation to its dangers. His

mission was a failure - both from the standpoint of the Baha'is and the Americans. That can be discerned by reading between the lines of his address in America. The Faith will be spread by the dark-skinned races, by the so-called uncivilized peoples.

The Baha'is in the U.S. are going through a transitional period and they will be in a position of spectators in the spread of the Faith in comparison with the spread of the Faith in Africa and among the yellow-skinned races.

The coming calamity would be retribution . Abdul'Baha went to the U.S. to specifically waken the nation to its dangers. His mission was a failure - both from the standpoint of the Baha'is and the Americans. That can be discerned by reading between the lines of his addresses in America. The Faith will be spread by the dark-skinned races, by the so-called uncivilized peoples.

The Baha'is are going through a transitional period in the U.S., and they will be in a position of spectators in the spread of the Faith in comparison with the spread of the Faith in Africa and among the yellow-skinned races.

Speaking again about the calamity, the Guardian said it was retributive and referred to ttheirld be retribution . Abdul'he passage in the Hidden Words" All of a sudden the unforseen calamity --" and to the quotation about the "limbs of Mankind will quake." It especially applies to the U.S. because of the importance of the U.S. It is now America's turn to suffer. Referring to the coming cataclysm, the Guardian stated that the world needs a blood-letting because of over-population of such countries as China, India and Japan. Refers to it as high blood-pressure and also to the unhealthy condition of many of the people--bad blood. One of the pilgrims asked if in the future when there would be no more wars, would there be a problem of over-population.

After the coming of the calamity, the United States will fulfill the prophecy of 'Abdu'l-Baha that the United States will lead the other nations because of its suffering. The Guardian said he had given up warning the friends because

they paid no heed to him. Furthermore, that this calamity had been destined. The Guardian stated that 'Abdu'l-Baha had warned the friends but they were heedless.

It is too late to save the world. The message of Baha'u'llah has been in the world for over one hundred years and has been rejected. The calamity will be sudden.

He spoke of our statesmen from the President down, all were helpless and impotent.. Also stated that we were not an altruistic nation... We (Americans) were helping other countries to save ourselves. The Guardian said the submarines built by Russia will paralyse the United Kingdom, Western Europe, the Mediterranean, the Pacific and Atlantic Seaboards. He stated that the United States did not wish to coalese with other nations.. only wished to protect herself. Baha'is have failed with the Negro race in the United States. There should have been more inter-marriage.

He spoke of the large deficit of the Fund. (Jessie Revell said we should give every month. The size of the contribution has nothing to do with it. One contribution to the International Fund was for $.35)[other notes say $1.35]

The Guardian said he had given up warning the friends because they paid no heed to him. Furthermore, that this calamity had been destined. The Guardian stated Abdul-Baha warned the friends but they were heedless. It is too late to save the world. The message of Baha'u'llah has been in the world for over 100 years and has been rejected. The calamity will be sudden. He spoke of our statesmen from the President down; all were helpless and impotent. Also stated that we were not an altruistic nation, we were only helping other countries to save ourselves. Said the submarines built by Russia will paralyze the United Kingdom, Western Europe, the Mediterranean, the Pacific and Atlantic Seaboards. He stated that the U.S. did not wish to coalesce with other nations - only to protect itself. Baha'is have failed with the negro race in the U.S. - there should be more intermarriage. Speaking of love - the Americans love money, their wives, their homes, their possessions, their friends. Just as there is a decline in the value of the American dollar, there is also a decline in their morals; home life.

He spoke of the American Baha'i News Letter; said it was the most uninspiring organ. It contained only agenda programs. It

The Guardian said he had given up warning the friends because they paid no heed to him. Furthermore, that this calamity had been destined. The Guardian stated Abdul'Baha warned the friends too, but they were heedless. It is too late to save the world. The message of Baha'u'llah has been in the world for over 100 years and has been rejected. The calamity will be sudden. He spoke of our statesmen from the President down; all were helpless and impotent. Also stated that we were not an altruistic nation, we were only helping other countries to save ourselves. Said the submarines built by Russia will paralyze the United Kingdom, Western Europe, the Mediterranean and Atlantic and Pacific Seaboards. He stated that the U.S. did not wish to coalesce with other nations - only to protect herself. Baha'is have failed with the Negro race in the U.S.- there should be intermarriage. Speaking of love - the Americans love money, there wives, their houses, their possessions, their friends. Just as there is a decline in the value of the American dollar, there is also a decline in their morals and home life.

The night of Ridvan, the Guardian started the conversation by saying he had received over 100 telegrams from Assemblies all over the world. He mentioned specifically Salzburg, Innesbruck, Milan, Hiroshima Edna True cabled to say Luxemburg had acquired its Hazira. The Guardian cabled back and asked her. "What about Stockholm, Lisbon and translation into Lapp language?"

Isobel Sabri asked the Guardian what the attitude towards missionaries should be. (She is pioneering in Africa). The Guardian replied we must be careful with governments and reckless with missionaries. The Guardian repeated several times that settlers should come to France and the Scandinavian countries from the United States.

I asked the Guardian if the calamity would be averted. He replied, "NO."

I asked if it would be all of North America that would suffer. He siad mainly the U.S. The night of Ridvan the Guardian started the conversation by saying he had received over 1,000 telegrams from Assemblies all over the world, mentioning specifically: Salzburg, Innsbruck, Milan and Hiroshima. Edna True called to say Luxembourg had acquired its Hazira. The Guardian called back and asked her "What about Stockholm, Lisbon, and translation into Lapp language?"

The Guardian then asked how we had enjoyed Bahji, and when I said "I shall never be poor again" he smiled and asked me how I had slept in the mansion.

When the Guardian writes letters to the Persians, he always chants as he writes. Isabel Sabry asked what our attitude towards missionaries should be. He said: we must be careful with Governments and reckless with missionaries. The Guardian repeated many times that more settlers should come to France and the Scandinavian countries from U.S.

Sally Sanor asked the Guardian if he thought there would be interplanetary travel. He said, "Yes" - perhaps not to the entire universe but to the nearest planets." She also asked what employees of the American Army should do in case of an alert to be evacuated. He said if our jobs interfered with our remaining at our posts, we should change jobs.

One evening the Guardian mentioned there had been 6000 years of prophetic revelation to announce the coming of Baha'u'llah and to prepare the world for it and that there would be 500,000 years of Revelation under his shadow.

I asked the Guardian if the calamity could be averted. He replied, "No." I asked if it would be all of No. America? He said, "Mainly the U.S.".

The night of Ridvan the Guardian started the conversation by saying he had received over one thousand telegrams from Assemblies all over the world, mentioning specifically Salzburg, Innesbruck, Milan, and Hiroshima. Edna True cabled to say, Luxembourg had acquired its Hazira. The Guardian cabled back and asked her, "What about Stockholm, Lisbon, and translation into Lapp lanuage. The Guardian then asked us how we enjoyed Bahje and when I said, " I shall

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never be poor again," he smiled and asked me how I had slept in the Mansion.

When the Guardian writes letters to the Persians, he always chants as he writes.

Isabel Sabri asked what our attitude towards missionaries should be. The Guardian replied we must be careful with governments and reckless with missionaries. The Guardian repeated many times that more settlers should come to France and the Scandinavian countries from the U.S.

Sally Sanor asked the Guardian if he thought there would be inter-planetary travel and he replies, "Yes, perhaps not to the entire universe but to the nearest planets." She also asked what employees of the U.S. Army should do in case of an alert, as we would be evacuated. He said if our jobs interferred with our remaining at our posts, we should change our jobs.

I asked the Guardian if the calamity could be averted. He replied, "No." I asked if it would be all of North America and He said mainly the U.S.

The night of Ridvan the Guardian started the conversation by saying he had received over 1000 telegrams from Assemblies all over the world; mentioning specilically Salsburg, Insbruck, Milan and Hiroshima. Edna True cabled to say Luxemburg had acquired its Hazira. The Guardian cabled back and asked her, "What about Stockholm, Lisbon, a translation into Lapp language." The Guardian then asked us how we enjoyed Bahje -- When I said, "I shall never be poor again." He smiled and asked me how I had slept in the mansion?

When the Guardian writes letters to the Persians, he always chants as he writes. Isabel Sabry [Isobel Sabri] asked what attitude towards missionaries sould [should?] be. The Guardian replied we must be careful with governments and wreckless with missionaries! The Guardian repeated many times that more settlers should come to France and the Scandinavian countries from the U. S.

Sally Sauer [Sanor] asked the Guardian if he thought there would be interplanetary travel and he replied, "Yes, perhaps not to the entire universe but to the nearest planets." She also asked what employees of the American Army should do in case of an alert, as we would be evacuated. He said if our jobs interfered with our remaining at our posts, we should change our jobs.

I asked the Guardian if the calamity could be averted. He replied, "No." I asked if it would be all of North America and he said mainly the U.S.

One of the Pilgrims asked the Guardian if he thought there would be interplanetary travel and he replied, "Yes, perhaps not to the entire universe, but to the nearest planets." She also asked what employees of the American Army should do in case of an alert, as they would be evacuated. He said if their jobs interfered with their remaining at their posts, to change jobs.

One evening the Guardian mentioned there had been 6000 years of prophetic revelation to announce the coming of Baha'u'llah and to prepare the world for it - that there would be 500,000 years of revelation under His shadow. He stated that world civilization will not be inaugurated before another revelation or prophet appears.

The evening I asked the Guardian about the reference in Gleanings to the sister of Baha'u'llah. He replied that some of the half-sisters of Baha'u'llah were loyal to Him and some disloyal. She was a loyal sister.

The Guardian stressed many times that there had not been a Christian civilization for centuries ... only a materialistic civilization.

The Guardian said that unless the home fronts (US and Eng.) improved we may not have the Baghdad Conference. He said that all virgin areas far exceeded their goals but the home front lagged behind. Then he showed us maps he had made of the supplementary goals. One map showed the goals which had either exceeded original goals or victories which had not even been included in any of the plans.

When he asked me if I had seen the Shrine of the Bab yet, I told him I had gotten up at 4 am.m. to see it and he was surprised that an American had gotten up so early. He jokingly replied that it was because I was a Scandinavian. He expected early rising of the Eng. but not the Amer.

One a.m. Leroy Ioas drove us to see the Temple site which is situated on the very top of Mt. Carmel about 2 miles from where the Shrine is located. The site is shaped like a peninsula, overlooking water on 3 sides. The Guardian says the Shrine of the Bab is the heart of Carmel and the Temple will be the head of Mt. Carmel. He said Baha'u'llah had stood on the site when He revealed the Tablet of Carmel in such loud ringin tones that the nuns in the Carmelit - Nunnery, situated further below, could hear Him. This site is also near the Cave of Elijah.

One evening I asked the Guardian about the reference in the Gleanings to the sister of Baha'u'llah. He said that some of the half-sisters of Baha'u'llah were loyal to Him and some disloyal. She was a loyal sister.

The Guardian stressed many times that there has not been a Christian civilization for centuries - only a materialistic civilization.

The Guardian said that unless the home fronts, U.S., England, improved, we may not have the Baghdad Conference. He said all virgin areas far exceeded their goals, but the Home Front lags behind. Then he showed us maps he had made of the supplementary goals. One map showed only the goals which had either exceeded original goals or victories which had not even been included in any of the Plans.

When he asked me if I had seen the Shrine of the Bab yet, I told him I had gotten up at four A.M. to see it and was he was surprised that an American had gotten up so early? He jokingly replied that it was because I was a Scandinavian. He expected early rising of the English but not the Americans.

One morning Leroy Ioas drove us to see the Temple site which is situated on the very top of Mount Carmel about two miles from the Shrine is located. The site is shaped like a peninsula, overlooking water on three sides. The Guardian says the Shrine of the Bab is the heart of Carmel and the Temple will be the head of Mt. Carmel. The Guardian said Baha'u'llah had stood on this site and revealed the Tablet of Carmel in such loud ringing tones that the nuns in the Carmelite Nunnery situated further below, could hear Him. This site is also near the cave of Elijah.

One evening I asked the Guardian about the reference in the Gleanings to the sister of Baha'u'llah. The Guardian replied that some of the Half-sisters of Baha'u'llah were loyal to Him and some disloyal. She was a loyal sister. The Guardian stressed many times that there has never been a Christian civilization for centuries -- only a materialistic civilization.

and Baha'u'llah" exceeded Dr. Esslemont's book in greatness. Said the English should be very proud of both of them, that we must use Dr. Townsend's latest book because it portrays the Kingdom of God upon Earth. We must tell the people that it is already here but in the embryonic stage. When the Kingdom of God has flowered, it will be the World Order of Baha'u'llah. From the W.O.O.B. we will have its fairest fruits, World civilization but that will not be till the next prophet appears.

The Guardian said that unless the Homefronts (U.S., England) improved, we may not have the Baghdad Conference. He said that all virgin areas far exceeded their goals, but the home front lagged behind. Then he showed us maps he had made of the supplementary goals or victories which had not even been included in any of the plans.

Then he asked me if I had seen the Shrine of the Bab yet. I told him that I had gotten up at 4 a.m. to see it and he was surprised that an American had gotten up so early! He jokingly replied that it was because I was a Scandinavian. He had expected early rising of the English but not the Americans.

One morning Leroy Ioae [Ioas] drove us to see the temple site which is situated on the very top of Mt. Carmel about 2 miles from where the Shrine is located. The site is shaped like a peninsula over-looking water on three sides. The guardian says the Shrine of the Bab is the heart of Carmel and the Temple will be the head of Mt. Carmel. The guardian said Baha'u'llah had stood on this site and revealed the Tablet of Carmel in such loud ringing tones that the nuns in the Carmelite nunnery situated further below, could hear Him. This site is also near the cave of Elijah.

One evening I asked the Guardian about the reference in the "Gleanings" to the sister of Baha'u'llah. The Guardian replied that some of the half- sisters of Baha'u'llah were loyal to Him and some disloyal. She was a loyal sister.

The Guardian stressed many times that there has not been a Christian civilization for centuries - only a materialistic civilization.

The Guardian said that unless the Home Fronts (U.S. and England) improved, we may not have the Baghdad Conference. He said that all virgin areas far exceed their goals, but the home front lagged behind. He showed us maps which he had made of the supplementary goals. One map showed only the goals which had either exceeded original goals or victories which had not been even included in any of the plans.

One morning Leroy Ioas drove us to see the Temple site which is situated on the very top of Mt. Carmel about 2 miles from the Shrine of the Bab. The site is shaped live a peninsula overlooking water on three sides. The Guardian said the Shrine of the Bab is the heart of Carmel and the Temple will be the head. The Guardian said Baha'u'llah had stood on this site and revealed the Tablet of Carmel, with such loud ringing tones that the nuns in the Carmelite nunnery situated further below could hear Him. This site is also near the cave of Elijah.

One evening I asked the Guardian about the reference in the Gleanings to the sister of Baha'u'llah. He replied that some of the half-sisters of Baha'u'llah were loyal to Him and some disloyal. She was a loyal sister.

The Guardian stressed many times that there has not been a Christian civilization for centuries - only a materialistic civilization.

Excrepts from pilgrim notes of Alice Dudley.

Haifa, Israel
30.8.1957

Dear Baha'i Friends:

Your letter of July 28, with enclosure has been received by the Beloved Guardian and he has instructed me to answer you on his behalf.

It is very indiscreet to let non-Baha'is see our Pilgrim Notes, but there is no objection to sharing them with the Baha'is. They are not the verbatim words of the Guardian, not a dissertation on his part but parts of a conversation .... as such these notes are fairly accurate.

He appreciates your watchfulness and your desire to protect the teachings.

With warm Baha'i greetings

(Sd) R. Rebbani [Rabbani?]