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Some recordings during group devotions at the seminar for university students, organised by the Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity, in Brisbane, Queensland in Dec 2018/Jan 2019

ISGP QLD 2018

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Soul Food

Baha’i Prayers

Am C G D

Be not dismayed, O peoples of the world,
when the day star of My beauty is set, 
and the heaven of My tabernacle is concealed
concealed from your eyes 
Arise to further My Cause, and to exalt My Word amongst men
We are with you at all times
and shall strengthen you through the power of truth
the power of truth x4

Be Not Dismayed - Haylee

Am C G    
From the horizon of detachment
Thou hast manifested souls 
that, even as the shining moon, 
shed radiance upon the realm of heart and soul, 

C   D
rid themselves from the attributes of the world of existence 
hastened forth unto the kingdom of immortality 

From The Horizon Of Detachment - ACT

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 the Gold Coast, Australia with brothers Denzil and Ephrim Aumua who sing “He May Soar”, based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mcYJMMtdqY

This song was filmed and recorded at Louie Shelton’s home studio in the Gold Coast, Australia, July 2015.

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

"O Thou kind Lord!  Grant that this youth may attain unto that which is the highest aspiration of the holy ones.  Endow him with the wings of Thy strengthening grace—wings of detachment and divine aid—that he may soar thereby into the atmosphere of Thy tender mercy, be able to partake of Thy celestial bestowals, may become a sign of divine guidance and a standard of the Concourse on high.  Thou art the Potent, the Powerful, the Seeing, the Hearing."  - ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

VERSE:
E6, D6/E, D6A, x 3
E6, D6/E, D6A, A/B

CHORUS:
E6, Ama7, A/B, E6 x 4

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.

"He May Soar" by Denzil & Ephrim

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 the Gold Coast, Australia with sisters Devina and Raneesha Saberi who sing "Shine Ye", based on an excerpt from a tablet by Abdu'l-Baha.

Here is the quote below followed by the quote with the chords:

"Shine ye like unto the sun and roar and move like unto the sea; impart life to mountain and desert like unto clouds, and similar to the vernal breeze, bestow freshness, grace and elegance on the trees of human temples."  -Abdu'l-Baha


(Capo 3)

Em         Bm/D       Cmaj7      G  (repeat) 
Shine ye like unto the sun 
and roar and move like unto the sea
Shine ye like unto the sun 
and roar and move like unto the sea
The sea, the sea,
the sea 

Impart life to mountain 
and desert like unto clouds, 
and similar to the vernal breeze, bestow 
freshness, grace and elegance 

Em    Bm6/D     Em/C#     Em/C     Em/B      Em/A      G 
Ooooooh
Em    Bm6/D     Em/C#     Em/C     Em/B      Em/A      G 
Ooooooh

Em         Bm/D       Cmaj7      G  (repeat) 
Shine ye like unto the sun 
and roar and move like unto the sea
Shine ye like unto the sun 
and roar and move like unto the sea

Bestow freshness, grace and elegance on the
trees of human temples
Bestow freshness
on the trees of human temples

Shine ye like unto the sun 
and roar and move like unto the sea
Shine ye like unto the sun 
and roar and move like unto the sea

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You can also download the audio version of this song from Baha'i Blog's Soundcloud page here:


This song was filmed and recorded at Louie Shelton's home studio in the Gold Coast, Australia, July 2015.

"Shine Ye" by Devina & Raneesha Saberi

"I know not, O my God, what the Fire is which Thou didst kindle in Thy land. Earth can never cloud its splendor, nor water quench its flame. All the peoples of the world are powerless to resist its force. Great is the blessedness of him that hath drawn nigh unto it, and heard its roaring." - Bahá’u’lláh

Chords: Em D Bm A

Heard Its Roaring - ISGP Sydney Dec 2015

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 Brisbane, Australia with a nice group of youth who call themselves 'JYSEP Goodna' who sing “At All Times”, from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha.

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

https://www.youtube.com/edit?video_id=Gp_7x8_g_-U&video_referrer=watch

This song was filmed and recorded in Brisbane, Australia, February 2016.

Here is the quote below followed by the quote with the chords:

"At all times do I speak of you and call you to mind. I pray unto the Lord, and with tears I implore Him to rain down all these blessings upon you, and gladden your hearts, and make blissful your souls, and grant you exceeding joy and heavenly delights..." - Abdu'l-Baha

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Chords: D Bm G D

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

"At All Times" by JYSEP Goodna

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 Brisbane, Australia with The Cocker Brothers who sing the “Unity Prayer” based on 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=2oJLPoUFmyU

This song was filmed and recorded in Brisbane, Australia, February 2016.

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below, followed by the quote with a link to the chords.

"O my God! O my God! Unite the hearts of Thy servants, and reveal to them Thy great purpose.  May they follow Thy commandments and abide in Thy law.  Help them, O God, in their endeavor, and grant them strength to serve Thee.  O God!  Leave them not to themselves, but guide their steps by the light of Thy knowledge, and cheer their hearts by Thy love.  Verily, Thou art their Helper and their Lord." - Baha'u'llah

You can view the lyrics and chords here: 

https://www.scribd.com/doc/311365994/Unity-Prayer-by-the-Cocker-Brothers

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

"Unity Prayer" by The Cocker Brothers

"O Lord! I am a broken-winged bird and desire to soar in Thy limitless space. How is it possible for me to do this save through Thy providence and grace, Thy confirmation and assistance."
—‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Tuning: EADEBE

E|-----       	
B|-----
E|-----
D|----2
A|--2--
E|-----

E|-----
B|-----	
E|-----
D|----1
A|--2--
E|-----

E|---
B|---
E|---
D|--2	
A|---
E|---

E|-----
B|-----
E|-----	
D|----6
A|--4--
E|-----

E|-----
B|-----
E|-----	
D|----4
A|--2--
E|-----

E|---
B|---
E|---	6
D|--2
A|---
E|---

Broken Winged Bird - Denzil (ISGP QLD Dec 2016)

A pure heart, that's what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after Thee;
A pure heart, that's what I long for.
A heart that follows hard after Thee.

A heart that hides Your Word
So that sin will not come in.
A heart that's undivided
But one You rule and reign;
A heart that beats compassion,
That pleases You, my Lord.
A sweet aroma of worship
That rises to Your throne.

A Pure Heart - Denzil (ISGP QLD Dec 2016)

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 New York, USA with Caity Bolton who sings “يا إلهي اسمك شفائي (Thy Name Is My Healing)” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah in Arabic.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWmYFGN7Vn4
 
This song was filmed and recorded in New York, USA, January 2017.

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics followed by the English Translation:

ياإلهى
إسمك شفائى
وذكرك دوائى
وقربك رجائى
وحبك مؤنسى
ورحمتك طبيبى
ومعينى فى الدنيا والأخرة
وإنك أنت المعطى العليم الحكيم. بهاءالله
 
"Thy name is my healing, O my God, and remembrance of Thee is my remedy.  Nearness to Thee is my hope, and love for Thee is my companion.  Thy mercy to me is my healing and my succor in both this world and the world to come.  Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise."
- Baha’u’llah

“يا إلهي اسمك شفائي (Thy Name is my Healing)” by Caity Bolton

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 Auckland, New Zealand with Mose Tokuma who sings “Amuia Se Fanua” in Samoan 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=iJ5Oh-ds7lM
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Auckland, New Zealand, September 2017 and its melody was composed by Elizabeth Hahn. 

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Here is the quotation in Samoan followed by the English translation and chords: 
 
"Amuia se fanua, ma se fale, ma se nofoaga, ma se aai, ma se loto,
ma se mauga, ma se lafitaga, ma se ana, ma se vanu, ma se laueleele, ma se sami, ma se motu, ma se laufanua laugatasi o loo faia ai le tautauina o le Atua,
Ma viia ai Lona mamalu” -Baha’u’llah

“Blessed is the spot, and the house,
and the place, and the city,
and the heart, and the mountain,
and the refuge, and the cave,
and the valley, and the land,
and the sea, and the island,
and the meadow where mention
of God hath been made,
and His praise glorified."
-Baha’u’llah
 
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Capo 5

Intro: 

D, Dmaj7, D, Dmaj7

Verse: 

D, Dmaj7, D7, G, Em7, Asus4, D(sus)

Chorus: 

Csus2, G/B, A7sus4, D(sus), Csus2, G/B, A7sus4

"Amuia Se Fanua (Blessed Is the Spot)" by Mose Tokuma

"O MAN OF TWO VISIONS! Close one eye and open the other. Close one to the world and all that is therein, and open the other to the hallowed beauty of the Beloved"
   -Baha'u'llah, Hidden Words

O Man of two visions

"O SON OF BEING! Thou art My lamp and My light is in thee"..."Ye are the saplings which the hand of Loving-kindness hath planted in the soil of mercy"
   -Baha'u'llah, Hidden Words and Epistle to the son of the wolf

O Son Of Being! Thou art my lamp

Spiritual quotes from the Baha'i Writings put to Music
Youth from Mount Druitt WestnSyd

O Son of Being(Hayze&Ruhi).wav

O Thou Kind Lord (George).wav

I Beseech Thee.wav

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 Hluboka nad Vltavou, in the Czech Republic with Ethan Crofts who sings “Arise” based on the words of the Bab, as quoted in The Dawn-Breakers.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbv8PjZ26GQ
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Hluboka nad Vltavou, in the Czech Republic, December 2017.

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Here are the quotations used for the lyrics below followed by the quotations and chords:
 
"... arise, and rest assured that you will be with Me. Tomorrow you shall witness what God has decreed."

"Rejoice, the hour is approaching when, in this very city, I shall be suspended before the eyes of the multitude and shall fall a victim to the fire of the enemy. I shall choose no one except you to share with Me the cup of martyrdom. Rest assured that this promise which I give you shall be fulfilled."

"Had you believed in Me, O wayward generation..."

"I Myself will follow you, together with one of My loyal disciples, and will join you in the realm of eternity."

"O My beloved friends! You are the bearers of the name of God in this Day. You have been chosen as the repositories of His mystery. It behoves each one of you to manifest the attributes of God, and to exemplify by your deeds and words the signs of His righteousness, His power and glory."

"Heed not your weaknesses and frailty; fix your gaze upon the invincible power of the Lord, your God, the Almighty."

"Arise in His name, put your trust wholly in Him, and be assured of ultimate victory."

- The Bab
 
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F#m A D

Arise and rest assured that you will be with me

F#m A D

Tomorrow you shall witness what God has decreed

F#m A D

Rejoice Anis, the hour is approaching in this very city

F#m A D

Rest assured this promise I give you will be fulfilled

F#m E D

Had you believed in me x2

F#m E D

I myself will follow you,

F#m E D

and will join you in the realm of eternity

F#m E D

Arise in His name x 2

F#m E D

You are the bearers of the name of God in this day. 

F#m E D

Heed not your weaknesses and frailty… gaze upon… the Almighty

F#m E D

And arise in His name

"Arise" by Ethan Crofts

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 Genoa, Italy with Hayden Knight Weiler, Alessia Antoniello and Anis Mirra who sing “Gioisci” in Italian, 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=TyxcxUqvV3Y
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Genoa, Italy, April 2018.

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics followed by the English translation and chords:
 
"O Figlio dell'uomo! Gioisci nella letizia del tuo cuore, acciocché tu possa essere degno d'incontrarmi e rispecchiare la Mia beltà.”
- Baha'u'llah

“O Son of Man! Rejoice in the gladness of thine heart, that thou mayest be worthy to meet Me and to mirror forth My beauty."
- Baha’u’llah
 
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Instrumental introduction

G | G | Em | Em | C | D | G | G |

Stanza

G | G | Em | Em | C | D | G | G |
G | G | Em | Em | C | D | G | G |

Refrain

C | D | G | G |
C | D | G | Em |
C | D | G | Em |
C | D | G | G | 


Stanza

Gioisci nella letizia del tuo cuore, acciocché tu possa essere degno d’incontrarMi. 
Gioisci nella letizia del tuo cuore, acciocché tu possa rispecchiare la Mia beltà.

Refrain

Oh Figlio dell’Uomo!
Oh Figlio dell’Uomo!
Oh Figlio dell’Uomo!
Oh Figlio dell’Uomo!

"Gioisci (Rejoice)" by Hayden, Alessia & Anis

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 New York, USA with Nadia Affolter, Zaynab Affolter, Fritz Affolter and Earl Henrikson, who sing "Love Is Not..." from the Writings of 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=8jFOJ4-zKgc

This song was filmed and recorded in New York, USA, August, 2018.

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Here is the full quotation taken from the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha used for the lyrics, followed by the lyrics and chords below:

"...this love is not of the body but completely of the soul. And those souls whose inner being is lit by the love of God are even as spreading rays of light, and they shine out like stars of holiness in a pure and crystalline sky. For true love, real love, is the love for God, and this is sanctified beyond the notions and imaginings of men." 
- Abdu'l-Baha

LYRICS & CHORDS:

Am         F             C            G ; Am         F             C            G

Am                     F                                       C               G       Am
Love is not of the body but completely of the soul, the soul (4x)
 
Am                                                  F                                       
And those souls whose inner being is lit 

                    C                            G
by the love of God, by the love of God

                  Am                     F
are even as spreading rays of light 

                     C                            G
by the love of God, by the love of God

Am                     F                                       C               G       Am
Love is not of the body but completely of the soul, the soul (4x)
 
            Am          F              C          G
For true love, real love is the love for God (2x)  

    Am          F              C          G
For true love, real love is the love for God (4x)  

    Am                     F                                       C            G       Am
Love is not of the body but completely of the soul, the soul (4x)

Am                     F                                       C               G       Am
Love is not of the body but completely of the soul, the soul (2x)

"Love Is Not..." By Nadia, Zaynab, Fritz & Earl

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 Genoa, Italy with Moonshoes (Francesca Barberis & Gimmi Lodi) who sing “Rendi Radioso Questo Giovane” in Italian, 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=qXRuI7SK-N0
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Genoa, Italy, April 2018.

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the English translation and chords:
 
"O Signore! Rendi radioso questo giovane e dispensa la Tua munificenza a questa povera creatura. Donagli il sapere, concedigli maggior forza al sorgere d’ogni mattino e custodiscilo al riparo della Tua protezione, così che sia affrancato dall’errore, si dedichi al servizio della Tua Causa, istradi il traviato, guidi lo sventurato, liberi il prigioniero e ridesti l’incurante, affinché tutti abbiano la benedizione di lodarTi e ricordarTi. Tu sei il Forte e il Potente.”
- Abdu’l-Baha

“O Lord! Make this youth radiant, and confer Thy bounty upon this poor creature. Bestow upon him knowledge, grant him added strength at the break of every morn and guard him within the shelter of Thy protection so that he may be freed from error, may devote himself to the service of Thy Cause, may guide the wayward, lead the hapless, free the captives and awaken the heedless, that all may be blessed with Thy remembrance and praise. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful."
- Abdu’l-Baha
 
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Am | G6 | Am | G6 | Am | G6 | F7+
E custodiscilo al riparo della tua protezione
Am | Eaug | C | D | F7+ | G | Am
E custodiscilo al riparo della tua protezione

Am | Am
Rendi radioso questo giovane
F | G | E/G# | Am
E dispensa la tua munificenza a questa povera creatura 
G | F | G 
A questa povera creatura

Am | Am | F | G 

Am | Am
Donagli il sapere, concedigli maggiore forza
G | Am
Al sorgere di ogni mattino 
G | F | G  
Di ogni mattino, di ogni mattino 

Am | Am | F | E

Am | G | F | G | Am | G | F 
E custodiscilo al riparo della tua protezione
Am | G | F | G | Am | G | F 
E custodiscilo al riparo della tua protezione

| E | 

Am | Am | F | G

Am | Am
Rendi radioso questo giovane
F | G | Am
E dispensa la tua munificenza a questa povera creatura 
G | F | E 
A questa povera creatura

Cosicché

 | Am | 
Guidi lo sventurato
| D |
Liberi il prigioniero
| F | G |
Ridesti l’incurante cosicché
| Am | 
Guidi lo sventurato
| D |
Liberi il prigioniero
| F | G |
Ridesti l’incurante cosicché
| Am | 
Guidi lo sventurato
| D |
Liberi il prigioniero
| C | E |
Ridesti l’incurante cosicché
| Am | 
Guidi lo sventurato
| D |
Liberi il prigioniero
| F | E |
Ridesti l’incurante cosicché

| Am | 
Rendi radioso questo giovane

"Rendi Radioso Questo Giovane (Make This Youth Radiant)" by Moonshoes

Make my prayer

Capo 6
(D below is actually Dadd11/F#)

G C G C G D
My God, my Adored One, my King, my Desire!  

Em D G
What tongue can voice my thanks to Thee?  

Am Em D Em
I was heedless, Thou didst awaken me.  

Em G
I had turned back from Thee, 

Am Em G D
Thou didst graciously aid me 

G D G
to turn towards Thee.

Am Em D
to turn towards Thee.

G D C
to turn towards Thee.

C D G
to turn towards Thee.

ISGP QLD 2018 - Turn

Dmin C Bflat A
He is the Compassionate, the All-Bountiful!  O God, my God!  
Thou seest me, Thou knowest me; Thou art my Haven and my Refuge.  

Dmin Gmin
None have I sought nor any will I seek save Thee; 
no path have I trodden nor any will I tread but the 

A
path of Thy love.

ISGP QLD 2018 - Path Of Thy Love

C G D Emin

"Thou knowest, O God, and art my witness that I have no desire in my heart save to attain Thy good pleasure, to be confirmed in servitude unto Thee, to consecrate myself in Thy service, to labor in Thy great vineyard and to sacrifice all in Thy path. 

I have no wish save to turn my steps, in my love for Thee, towards the mountains and the deserts to loudly proclaim the advent of Thy Kingdom, and to raise Thy call amidst all men.

 I have no occupation save mention of Thee and no aspiration save serving Thee."

ISGP QLD 2018 - Aspiration

ISGP QLD 2018 - God Is Sufficient

ISGP QLD 2018 - Thou Seest

ISGP QLD 2018 - One To Another

"Whither shall I turn, O my God, powerless as I am to discover any other way except the way Thou didst set before Thy chosen Ones? All the atoms of the earth proclaim Thee to be God, and testify that there is none other God besides Thee." - Bahá’u’lláh

Whither Shall I Turn - ISGP Sydney Jan2013

Music on this profile is a shared space with music sourcing from a variety of individuals from around Australia.  

ISGP QLD 2018 - God Is Sufficient

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