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Bahíyyih Khánum, the Greatest Holy Leaf: A Compilation from Bahá’í Sacred Texts and Writings of the Guardian of the Faith and Bahíyyih Khánum’s Own Letters
Author: World Centre
Source: Bahá’í World Centre, 1982 edition
Pages: 231
Page 191   

68: It is clear and evident that the body of …

1 It is clear and evident that the body of mankind in this day stands in dire need of such members and organs as are capable, useful and active, so that their movements and activities, their bearing and behaviour, their tender feelings, lofty sentiments and noble intentions may at all times reflect heavenly virtues and perfections and become the expressions of divine attributes and saintly characteristics, thus breathing a new life and spirit into all the dwellers of the world and causing the inner ties and spiritual relationships to be fostered and fortified in all fields of human endeavour.
1. 15 Rabí’u’th-Thání 1341 A.H. (5 December 1922 A.D.), to the members of the Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Tihrán   [ Back To Reference]
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