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Tablets of `Abdu'l-Bahá `Abbás
Pages 460-461
 

"O thou who art firm in the Covenant!..."
 
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O thou who art firm in the Covenant!

 
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Thy letter, sent through the maid-servant, ........, hath been received. Thou hast written concerning the changing of names. A name hath no importance, for a name must needs have a bearer (i. e., deserving a high name). That is to say, consider (people's) morals and character, then consider the person himself and be attentive (to detect) one's manners and conduct and consider his faith and assurance. If a person is illumined with the light of the love of God, he is (like unto) the morning star, even though his name be dark; and if he is a captive in the darkness of error, he is gloomy even though his name be that of a shining star. Consequently, be thou intent that thou makest thy face illumined with the light of the love of God, through the divine assistance and favor. This attribute will make thee independent of every name!

 
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Convey my loving greetings to all of the friends of God.