Prayers

year of service songs

Bahá’í

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

Be Generous!

"He must never seek to exalt himself above anyone, must wash away from the tablet of his heart every trace of pride and vainglory, must cling unto patience and resignation, observe silence, and refrain from idle talk. For the tongue is a smoldering fire, and excess of speech a deadly poison. Material fire consumeth the body, whereas the fire of the tongue devoureth both heart and soul. The force of the former lasteth but for a time, whilst the effects of the latter endure a century." - Bahá’u’lláh, The Kitáb-i-Íqán

Released: June 10, 2015 
Words: Bahá’u’lláh 
Music Composition: Josh Toloui-Wallace 
Production: Josh Toloui-Wallace 
Photo: Jonathan Hancock

Heart & Soul

"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

"O Thou the Compassionate God. Bestow upon me a heart which, like unto glass, may be illumined with the light of Thy love, and confer upon me thoughts which may change this world into a rose garden through the outpourings of heavenly grace."
— ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

Rose Garden - Zac & Raneesha (ISGP QLD Dec 2016)

"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

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Broken Winged Bird - 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 City, USA with Bahia Marks who sings “Bless Thou the City of New York” 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=6eIkxuXvc6I

This song was filmed and recorded in New York City, USA, January 2017.

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

Here is the quote used for the lyrics below followed by the chords:

"Bless  Thou, O King of Kings, the city of New York! Cause the friends there to be kind to one another. Purify their souls and make their hearts to be free and detached. Illumine the world of their consciousness. Exhilarate their spirits and bestow celestial power and confirmation upon them. Establish there a heavenly realm, so that the City of Baha may prosper and New York be favoured with blessings from the Abha Kingdom, that this region may become like the all-highest Paradise, may develop into a vineyard of God and be transformed into a heavenly orchard and a spiritual rose garden." - Abdu'l-Baha 
 
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CHORDS: G/B, C, Em, Gmaj7/D

"Bless Thou the City of New York" by Bahia Marks

"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! Make mention of Me on My earth, that in My heaven I may remember thee, thus shall Mine eyes and thine be solaced."
  -Baha'u'llah, Hidden Words

Make mention of Me on My earth.wav

"Remember My days during thy days, and My distress and banishment in this remote prison. And be thou so steadfast in My love that thy heart shall not waver, even if the swords of the enemies rain blows upon thee and all the heavens and the earth arise against thee."
   -Baha'u'llah

Remember My Days

As a collective group part of the Baha'i initiative, we have come up with a form of expression of what we have learnt and applied it through the power of music. Seeing how music is the ladder to the soul, the world is in need of more relevant music built on empowering individuals and society to contribute to a higher, greater civilization.

HAVING SAID THAT, we just had a lot of fun creating this and we hope you take something from it, and improve all ya lives :)
http://www.bahai.org/

Music video TBA
Credits: 
Writing - book 5 to 7 group
Producer - sero
Vocalists - Jhobin A, Sahar M, Dennis S, Zareen M, Shahin D.
Mixed and mastered - Farzam S
Video edited by Daniel R

Being And Doing

I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God!  Let no harm beset me in times of tests, and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration.  Thou art God, potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest. No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose.
   -The Bab

I Adjure Thee

O son of Man.wav

Chords: 

F G C Am

F G C F
O Lord! Unto Thee I repair for refuge, and toward all Thy signs I set my heart. 
Whether traveling or at home, and in my occupation or in my work, I place my whole trust in Thee. 

F G C Am G
Grant me then Thy sufficing help so as to make me independent of all things, O Thou Who art unsurpassed in Thy mercy! 
F G C F
O Thou Who art unsurpassed

F G
Bestow upon me my portion, O Lord, as Thou pleasest, and cause me to be satisfied with whatsoever Thou hast 
Am G F
ordained for me. 

F G C Am G F
Thine is the absolute authority to command.

Repair For Refuge

Ballajura youth Ruhi Institute camp July 2018

Remember At All Times

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 - Thou Seest

ISGP QLD 2018 - That I Could Travel

ISGP QLD 2018 - One To Another

'Music inspired by the Heroes Teaching Conference' is a collection of songs inspired by and recorded in light of 'The Heroes Teaching Conference' (6-7 April, 2019). The conference was an historic gathering of over 1,000 Baha'i and like-minded friends from all over Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Australia.

Organised by the Regional Baha'i Council and Board of Counsellors, the program aimed to help its participants find their place in service to Baha’u’llah and humanity, by drawing on the heroism of the past, inspiring them to arise, through humble service, and become heroes of the Faith for this age.

Sacrifice - Music inspired by the Heroes Teaching Conference

'Music inspired by the Heroes Teaching Conference' is a collection of songs inspired by and recorded in light of 'The Heroes Teaching Conference' (6-7 April, 2019). The conference was an historic gathering of over 1,000 Baha'i and like-minded friends from all over Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Australia.

Organised by the Regional Baha'i Council and Board of Counsellors, the program aimed to help its participants find their place in service to Baha’u’llah and humanity, by drawing on the heroism of the past, inspiring them to arise, through humble service, and become heroes of the Faith for this age.

LYRICS & CHORDS: 

PARADISE:

C            G
O lord make me, just an empty cup

F            C                   G
With my head hung low and my hands held up

C            G
All my treasures and all my days

F             C          G
I would gladly give for a single gaze

F            Am
My heart has finally found a home

C            Em    F
Here in Paradise, here in Paradi - ise

F            Am
My heart has finally found a home

C             Em    F
Here in Paradise, here in Paradi - ise

C             G
If I lay my spirit at your feet

F             C            G
If I give my body to the endless sea

C             G
I would burn away like Breakwell did

F             C       G
I would give my praise by the life I live

My heart has finally found a home

C              Em    F
Here in Paradise, here in Paradi - ise

F             Am
My heart has finally found a home

C             Em     F
Here in Paradise, here in Paradi - ise  x 2

Paradise - Music inspired by the Heroes Teaching Conference

Aspiration - Music inspired by the Heroes Teaching Conference

Heyo. This is the demo for our Album, The Gate which will be released in October for the Bicentenary of the birth of the Bab. We will be selling the full album as a way to fundraise for the Elizabeth Neighbourhood House of Worship Trip. Hopefully you guys enjoy! To get on board and if you guys want to donate message me on instagram @Papa_Bless_9.

Wayward Generation.

Refresh And Gladden My Spirit

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

ISGP QLD 2018 - That I Could Travel

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