Now that I have mentioned his name, it is but right
To set forth some indications of his beneficence.
That precious Soul caught my skirt,
Smelling the perfume of the garment of Yusuf;

And said, "For the sake of our ancient friendship,
Tell forth a hint of those sweet states of ecstasy,
That earth and heaven may be rejoiced,
And also Reason and Spirit, a hundredfold.

I said, "O thou who art far from ' The Friend,'
Like a sick man who has strayed from his physician

Importune me not, for I am beside myself;
My understanding is gone, I cannot sing praises.

Lyrics based on: The Spiritual Couplets Of Maulana Jalau-d-Din Muhammad Rumi
https://sacred-texts.com/isl/masnavi/msn01.htm
Produced by: Martins Ate
Singer: Zita Marley
Distributed by: zigimusic.com
Black Sea Records Ltd.

Far From The Friend - Zita Marley

My soul finds rest in God alone, my salvation's sure and true,
He's my rock, my salvation, my fortress through and through.
I'll never be shaken, for He's my refuge and my might,
In His unfailing love, I'll stand strong in the fight.

Trust in Him, O people, pour out your hearts in prayer,
For God is our refuge, a shelter from every snare.
Though riches may increase, let not your heart's trust sway,
For true strength and salvation are found in Him today.

My soul, find rest in God alone, surrender your distress,
He's my rock, my salvation, in His arms, I'll find rest.
He's my fortress, my hope, my refuge in distress,
I'll trust in Him forever, His love, my endless quest.

Power and love belong to God, and He rewards each one,
According to their deeds, under the ever-brightening sun.
Trust in Him, O people, for His love and grace abide,
In His steadfast presence, we'll forever confide.

Trust In Jah (Psalm 62) - Kireyna Hoshi

Rest In Jah (Psalm 62) - Kireyna Hoshi

God is our refuge and our strength, a help in times of trouble,
In His sanctuary, we find solace, our worries He'll bubble.
Though mountains may quake, and waters tumultuously roar,
In His presence, we're safe, fear we'll ignore.

Nations may rage, kingdoms may totter and fall,
But in the shadow of His wings, we'll stand tall.
The Lord of hosts is with us, our fortress and shield,
His peace, like a river, to our hearts yield.

Be still, my soul, and know He is God,
In His refuge, we find solace, our fears abroad.
The God of Jacob, our fortress, our rock,
In His presence, we'll find peace, like the shepherd's flock.

Come, behold the works of the Lord, His wonders to survey,
He makes wars cease, and the nations His commands obey.
With exaltation and assurance, in His peace, we abide,
The God of hosts, our refuge, forever by our side.

Jah Is Our Refuge (Psalm 46) - Kireyna Hoshi

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, make a sound,
Serve Him with gladness, His presence is all around.
Come before Him with songs, joyful anthems employ,
Know that He is God, your Maker, with everlasting joy.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving, His courts with praise,
Give thanks to Him and bless His name in all your ways.
For the Lord is good, His steadfast love endures,
His faithfulness to all generations securely assures.

(CHORUS)
We are His people, the sheep of His hand,
In His love, we'll forever stand.
With gratitude and praise, in His presence, we'll land,
In the courts of our God, with joy, we expand.

(BRIDGE)
For the Lord is gracious, His mercy does abound,
His truth endures forever, with blessings unbound.
With thanksgiving in our hearts, in His love, we'll reside,
Forever in His presence, our souls He'll guide.

Thanksgiving (Psalm 100) - Kireyna Hoshi

Sing a new song to the Lord, the King of all the earth,
His marvelous works proclaim, declare His wondrous worth.
With His right hand and holy arm, victory He displays,
The nations witness His salvation, His righteousness ablaze.

He remembers His love and faith to Israel's chosen race,
All the ends of the earth have seen His saving grace.
Let the sea resound, and all within it, clap their hands,
The world and all who dwell in it, in joyful praise, now stand.

(CHORUS)
Shout for joy to the Lord, let the earth resound,
With trumpets and harps, let His praise resound.
The rivers clap their hands, the mountains sing profound,
In the presence of our God, let our praise resound.

(BRIDGE)
Let creation join the chorus, let the hills sing glad,
For the Lord comes to judge the earth, making the nations glad.
With righteousness and truth, His reign is never dimmed,
In His love and holiness, the world finds peace, untrimmed.

Joy (Psalm 98) - Kireyna Hoshi

As the deer pants for water, my soul longs for You,
In this dry and weary land, Your presence, I pursue.
My tears have been my food, both night and day,
In Your hope and salvation, my spirit finds its way.

Deep calls unto deep, as waves o'er me roll,
Yet in the roar of Your waters, I find solace for my soul.
By day, the Lord commands His steadfast love,
By night, His song's with me, His guidance from above.

(CHORUS)
Why, my soul, are you downcast and in despair?
Put your hope in God, His love's beyond compare.
He's the lifter of my head, my refuge from despair,
In His presence, I'll rejoice, His grace I'll declare.

(BRIDGE)
My soul, cast your anchor in God's steadfast love,
Though the tempests may rage, He's your refuge from above.
In the land of the living, I'll praise His name,
My hope, my rock, my salvation, still the same.

Hope (Psalm 42) - Kireyna Hoshi

I will bless Jah at all times, His praise in my voice,
In the reggae rhythms of gratitude, my soul will rejoice.
His goodness and mercy, they follow me each day,
In His love and deliverance, I'll forever stay.

I sought Jah, and He heard me, from all my fears He set me free,
In the reggae groove of His grace, His face I'll always see.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear His name,
In His love and protection, our hearts are aflame.

(CHORUS)
Taste and see, Jah is good, His love is profound,
In the reggae melodies, let our praises resound.
Blessed are we who in Him are found,
In His arms of deliverance, our joy knows no bound.

(BRIDGE)
Though troubles may surround us, in Jah's love, we'll confide,
In the reggae rhythms of faith, with Him, we'll abide.
He redeems our souls, in His love, we'll ride,
In His fortress of deliverance, our fears will subside.

Jah Is Good  (Psalm 34) - Kireyna Hoshi

The Lord is my light, my salvation, my shield,
In whom shall I fear? To Him, I'll yield.
He's the stronghold of life, I'll have no dread,
In His presence, my path, by His grace, I'll tread.

Though foes may assail, my heart won't despair,
In His tent, I'll dwell, 'neath His tender care.
He'll hide me from trouble, in His tabernacle's grace,
I'll sing and make music, seek His radiant face.

(CHORUS)
One thing I seek, one thing I implore,
To dwell in His house, forever, adore.
In His sanctuary, I'll seek Him, explore,
With joy in my heart, His name I'll restore.

(BRIDGE)
Though parents forsake me, in Him, I confide,
He'll lead me on paths, in His love, I'll abide.
Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, be strong,
In His unfailing love, I'll forever belong.

Trust  (Psalm 27) - Kireyna Hoshi

Bless the Lord, O my soul, with praises I'll sing,
For all of His goodness, my heart takes its wing.
Forget not His benefits, His mercies so wide,
In His love and compassion, forever I'll hide.

He forgives all my sins, heals my wounds, makes me whole,
Redeems my life from the pit, restores my lost soul.
With lovingkindness and tender compassion, He's near,
His grace and His favor, I'll cherish, revere.

(CHORUS)
So I'll bless the Lord, from my soul's deepest core,
With thanksgiving and praise, now and evermore.
All His works and His deeds, I'll forever explore,
In His presence, His love, I'll eternally adore.

(BRIDGE)
As the heavens are high, and the earth He does frame,
So great is His mercy, His glorious name.
From generation to generation, His love will endure,
In His arms of compassion, my faith stays secure.

Gratitude  (Psalm 103) - Kireyna Hoshi

The Lord's my shepherd, I'll never be in need,
Beside calm waters, in green pastures, He leads.
He restores my soul, in His love, I'll abide,
In His tender care, forever I'll confide.

In the shadow's valley, no fear shall I face,
For His rod and His staff, my heart finds its grace.
A table prepared, 'midst my enemies, I'll dine,
With oil on my head, my cup overflows, divine.

(CHORUS)
Though shadows may linger, and trials abound,
In the Lord's presence, my peace is found.
His goodness and mercy, my companions will be,
In His house forever, His love sets me free.

(BRIDGE)
I'll dwell in His house, in His presence, I'll stay,
Forever and ever, I'll praise and obey.
In green pastures and still waters, I'll thrive,
With my Shepherd beside me, in Him, I'm alive.

My Shepherd (Psalm 23) - Kireyna Hoshi

Reggae & Dub music about Love, Divinity and Unity of it with happenings and random thoughts on life

Far From The Friend - Zita Marley

Black Sea Records

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