O God Guide Me - Goodna Youth

The music from my two CDs: "Love Setteth the World Aflame" and "Fruits of the Tree of Life". All Baha'i Writings or Baha'i-inspired, featuring many different styles and composers!

Allah'u'Abha (95 Times)

feel like i’m losing my mind 
and i cannot even hide 
the drugs they make me feel nice 
but what is real i think sometimes 

cause i can’t be alone again 
headaches come pouring in 
wake up it feels intense 
i can’t do a thing to prevent 
all the pain in my head 

why is it so sad?
well i’m anxious all the time 
i’m sick of feeling so bad 

it’s warm tonight 
but i’m froze like ice 
i wish i didn’t care 
whether you were there 
feeling cold tonight 
my tears they turn ice 
like you didn’t care 
that i wish you were right here 
it’s all not fair 
all the pain i fear 
comes crashing down when i’m feeling scared

cause i can’t be alone again 
headaches come pouring in 
wake up it feels intense 
i can’t do a thing to prevent 
all the pain in my head

never again (prod. velvet)

This one is about watching my parents die in a home.

sitting on a hotel bed

You sit there so close yet so impossibly far away
It would be easier if I never had to see you
You talk and laugh with everyone but me
But that is what we needed it to be

Hopeless From the Start

My God, my Adored One, my King, my Desire! 
What tongue can voice my thanks to Thee? 
I was heedless, Thou didst awaken me. 
I had turned back from Thee, 
Thou didst graciously aid me to turn towards Thee. 

I was as one dead, Thou didst quicken me with the water of life. 
I was withered, Thou didst revive me 
with the heavenly stream of Thine utterance 
which hath flowed forth from the Pen of the All-Merciful.

O Divine Providence! All existence is begotten by Thy bounty; 
deprive it not of the waters of Thy generosity, 
neither do Thou withhold it from the ocean of Thy mercy. 
I beseech Thee to aid and assist me 
at all times and under all conditions, 
and seek from the heaven of Thy grace 
Thine ancient favor. 
Thou art, in truth, the Lord of bounty, 
and the Sovereign of the kingdom of eternity.

From Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, CLXXIII

The Light of Unity

My God My Adored One

Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.

In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in San Francisco, USA with Jamal Corrie who sings “Know Thou of a Truth” from the Writings of Baha'u'llah.

You can also watch the video of this song on Baha'i Blog's YouTube channel here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwZN_Y1X9iE

This song was filmed and recorded in San Francisco, USA, February 2017.

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics followed by the quotation and chords:

"Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man hath walked in the ways of God, it will, assuredly, return and be gathered to the glory of the Beloved. By the righteousness of God! It shall attain a station such as no pen can depict, or tongue describe. The soul that hath remained faithful to the Cause of God, and stood unwaveringly firm in His Path shall, after his ascension, be possessed of such power that all the worlds which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him."  

- Baha'u'llah

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*NOTE: The song lyrics differ at the end from the original quote.*

CHORDS:

Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man hath walked in the ways of God, it will, assuredly, return 
Eb minor, Db major, Gb Major, Bb minor, Gb Major, Eb minor, Bb minor

Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man hath walked in the ways of God, it will, assuredly, return
Eb minor, Db major, Gb Major, Bb minor, Gb Major, Eb minor, Bb minor 

and be gathered to the glory of the Beloved
and be gathered to the glory of the Beloved
Eb minor, eb minor 

By the righteousness of God!
Gb major, F minor, Gb major, F minor, Ab minor, Gb major, Bb minor 

By the righteousness of God!
Gb major, F minor, Gb major, F minor, Ab minor, Cb major, Bb minor 

It shall attain a station such as no pen can depict, or tongue describe.
Ab minor, Gb minor, Gb minor, Gb diminished 

The soul that hath remained faithful to the Cause of God,
Db major, Cb major, Bb minor, Ab minor 

and stood unwaveringly firm in His Path shall, after his ascension, be possessed of such power 
Db major, Cb major, Bb minor, Ab minor, Ab minor 

that all the worlds, that all the worlds
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 

which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him. 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 

That all the worlds! That all the worlds! 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 

which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him. 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 

Instrumental 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 

Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor 

Hath walked in the ways of God, it will return unto him 
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor

You can also watch the "Studio Sessions" video series on Baha'i Blog's YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLePDtgwcyKAScvchcLzY-XZTmP2tdN-EY

"Know Thou of a Truth" by Jamal Corrie

Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
 
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Vancouver, Canada with Michele Jubilee Davey-Hatcher who sings “I Entreat Thee” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uL5ypZu7QKw
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Vancouver, Canada, January 2017.

Discover more Baha'i-inspired content on BAHAIBLOG.NET

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the quotation and chords:
 
"O Thou Whose face is the object of my adoration, Whose beauty is my sanctuary, Whose habitation is my goal, Whose praise is my hope, Whose providence is my companion, Whose love is the cause of my being, Whose mention is my solace, Whose nearness is my desire, Whose presence is my dearest wish and highest aspiration, I entreat Thee not to withhold from me the things Thou didst ordain for the chosen ones among Thy servants.  Supply me, then, with the good of this world and of the next.

Thou, truly, art the King of all men.  There is no God but Thee, the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Generous."
- Baha’u’llah
 
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G, Em, C, G6, Dmaj add11
Oh Thou whose face.....Whose mention is my Solace.
Am, G6, Em, 
Whose nearness is my desire
Am, G6, Em, Dmaj add11
Whose presence is my dearest wish and highest aspiration
C, Dmaj add11, Em, Dmaj add11, Am, Dmaj add11
I entreat Thee not to withhold from me the things Thou didst ordain for the chosen ones among Thy servants
C, Em, Dmaj add11
Supply me, then, with the good of this world and of the next
G, Em, C, G6, Dmaj add11 (x 2 no words here)
Bm7, Em, G6, Dmaj add11
Thou, truly, art the King of all men
C, Dmaj add11, Em, G
There is no God but Thee, the Ever-Forgiving, the Most Generous.

"I Entreat Thee" by Michele Jubilee Davey-Hatcher

Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
 
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Paris, France with Mathieu who sings “Qui hormis Dieu” from the Writings of the Bab in French.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46hGUx2Q4I4
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Paris, France, December 2017.
Discover more Baha'i-inspired content on BAHAIBLOG.NET
Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the English translation:
 
"Qui, hormis Dieu, dissipe les difficultés ?
Dis : Loué soit Dieu ! Lui seul est Dieu !
Tous sont ses serviteurs et tous se soumettent à son commandement."
- The Bab
 
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"Is there any Remover of difficulties save God? Say: Praised be God! He is God! All are His servants, and all abide by His bidding!"
- The Bab

"Qui hormis Dieu" by Mathieu

Le Atua e Taitai au

Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.
 
In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Nashville, USA with The Humming Birds who sing “Prayer for the Departed” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9U2K7OhXXQ
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Nashville, USA, February 2017.

Discover more Baha'i-inspired content on BAHAIBLOG.NET

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the quotation and chords:

QUOTE:
 
"O my God!  O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions! Verily, I beseech thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world. O my Lord!  Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light.  Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water, and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount."
-Abdu’l-Baha
 
CHORDS:
 
Intro: D, G

D, F#m G, D, A
O my God!  O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions! 

D, F#m G, D, A
Verily, I beseech thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world. 

G, Em, C, A
O my Lord!  Purify them

Interlude: D, F#m, G, D, A

D, F#m, G, D, A
Purify them from trespasses, dispel their sorrows, and change their darkness into light.

G, Em, C, A
Cause them to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse them with the most pure water,

D, F#m G, D, A, G
and grant them to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount.

“Prayer for the Departed” by The Hummingbirds

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