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"O My Brother! A pure heart is a a mirror; cleanse it with the burnish of love and severance from all save God, that the true sun may shine within it and the eternal morning dawn." (7 Val 21) (104:3)

"The pure heart is one that is entirely cut away from self. To be selfless is to be pure." (A.B in Lond p110) (104:4)

"Be signs of guidance; lights of piety;... abiders in the ark of safety;... dawning- stars of the mysteries of existence;... day- springs of light; strengthened by the Holy Spirit... and characterized with the attributes of the angels of heaven." (Tab I 5) (104:5)

"Above all, they (young Baha'is) should set a high example...; chastity, politeness, friendliness, hospitality, joyous optimism about the ultimate future happiness and well- being of mankind, should distinguish them and win over to them the love and admiration of their fellow- youth." (Bns no 188 p4) (104:6)

"The voice of the kingdom of God has been raised. May you attain supreme capacity and magnetic attraction in this realm of might and power, manifesting new energy and wonderful accomplishment, for God is your assister and helper. The breath of the Holy Spirit is your comforter and the angels of heaven surround you. I desire this power for you. Rest assured that these bounties now overshadow you." (Pup 17- 8) (104:7)

"If you attain to such a capacity of love and unity the Blessed Perfection will shower infinite graces of the spiritual Kingdom upon you, guide, protect and preserve you... increase your happiness... and uphold you through all difficulties." (Pup 22) (104:8)

"O Son of Worldliness!... sweet is the holy ecstacy if thou drinkest of the mystic chalice from the hands of the celestial Youth." (Hwp 46) (104:9)

"For such people (Baha'is) there is... no more severe punishment than sensual vices, dark qualities, lowness of nature, engrossment in carnal desires." (Bwf 324) (104:10)

"The spiritual love of God maketh man pure and holy and clotheth him with the garment of virtue and purity." (Tab I 22) (104:11)

"The sweetest thing in this world is to obey strictly the commands of God and shun His prohibitions. Through this the attractions of the love of God will be created in the human consciousness... For example, there is nothing sweeter in the world of existence than prayer. Man must live in a state of prayerfulness. The most blessed condition is the condition of prayer and supplication. Prayer is 'conversation with God'... It creates spirituality, generates mindfulness and celestial feelings, begets the attraction of the Kingdom and engenders the susceptibilities of the higher intelligence." (SofW Vol 9 p103- 4) (104:12)

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