In 1919, 'Abdu'l-Baha, The Center of the Covenant of
Baha’u’llah, sent Tablets (letters) to America outlining a great plan for a
spiritual divine civilization for the whole world. A copy of these Tablets were
sent to two Baha’is in California – Mr. and Mrs. Hyde Dunn.
Upon reading these Tablets they felt overwhelmed with a
desire for service. They prayed humbly: "Lord, here I am! Lord, here I am!”
A deep urge came to them to carry the Glad Tidings of the
Baha'i Cause to Australia and New Zealand.
They worked and economized and finally landed in Australia
with barely fifteen dollars. Mr. Dunn,
who later became known as “Father Dunn” was taken ill, but “Mother Dunn” (Mrs.
Dunn) went out to earn for those first few weeks. Then Father Dunn gained
strength and went out and found a position.
“He who ariseth to serve the Cause of God verily the doors
of might and power shall be thrown open before his face!” He just needs to ARISE
in faith first.
For four years these two pioneer teachers, Mr. and Mrs. Hyde
Dunn, traveled throughout Australia, earning their living, and both telling the
dear Australian friends about the Baha’i Cause for world peace.
