By the Grace of G-d
3 Menachem Av, 5710 [1950]
Brooklyn
Greetings and Blessings!
[...] As to your prayerful wish that you [and your colleagues] should be vessels appropriate for the fulfillment of what is desired [of you by the Rebbe]: One should not be too dejected or doubtful, for this, too, is exploited by the [Evil] Inclination. As was recently discussed here at a farbrengen, it should not be forgotten that the entire subject of creation [...] springs from the fact that “it is in the nature of One Who is benevolent to act benevolently.” And it goes without saying that [this] reason influences the created universe and is discernible in it. [...]
After all the above, one should approach his tasks with joy and with complete trust that G-d will show compassion and will offer help, and we [will be] greatly sanctified from Above — provided only that we keep a firm grasp of the bond of hiskashrus with the tzaddik who is now more accessible in this World of Action, too.
With blessings to all the members of the brotherhood,
By the Grace of G-d
Winter, 5704 [1944]
Brooklyn
Greetings and Blessings!
You have no doubt duly received all the printed matter that we mailed you. We are certain that it is proving to be helpful, especially in fortifying the spirit of Torah and Yiddishkeit among the troops, in lending them courage, and in buttressing their trust in G-d.
It goes without saying that at all times we are ready to be of assistance in these matters to the best of our ability, and you will no doubt let us know if an appropriate opportunity presents itself.
You have been granted the sacred task of serving as the spiritual leader and guide for all the troops under your influence — both by raising their spirits so that they will be firm in their trust that there will be a complete victory and so that they will not stand in dread of the enemy, and arousing them to be firm in their religious belief and to make staunch efforts to observe the Torah and its mitzvos to the best of their capacity and possibility. For G-d, the L-rd of Hosts, abides among them and constantly watches over them and scrutinizes all their actions. Their camp should therefore be holy.
