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The Hidden Words of Bahá’u’lláh

  • Author:

  • Bahá’u’lláh

  • Source:
  • US Bahá’í Publishing Trust, 1985 reprint
  • Pages:
  • 52
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Pages 48-49

“76: O SON OF MY HANDMAID! Guidance hath ever been given by words, and now…”
O SON OF MY HANDMAID! Guidance hath ever been given by words, and now it is given by deeds. Every one must show forth deeds that are pure and holy, for words are the property of all alike, whereas such deeds as these belong only to Our loved ones. Strive then with heart and soul to distinguish yourselves by your 49 deeds. In this wise We counsel you in this holy and resplendent tablet.