Divine Tapestry

Bahá’í

New Feelin', New Zealand

Devotions

Grade 3 Set 1

Grade 2

These prayers were recorded during the ISGP (Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity) seminar in August 2013. Record and Mastering done by Nicolas Tesch

Tu Es Ma Lampe

Reality Is One - ISGP Perth Dec2013

(capo 7) D A G
O MY SERVANT! The basest of men 
are they that yield no fruit on earth. 
Such men are verily counted as among the dead, 

Em G
nay better are the dead in the sight of God 
than those idle and worthless souls.


Recorded at Sydney ISGP Undergraduate Seminar

O My Servant - jtdubss

C Am F G

O thou lamp who are enkindled with the fire of the Love of God!
Verily, I read thy recent letter which showed thy strong love,
Thy being ablaze with the fire of the love thy Lord,
The Mighty, the Praised, and the penetration of the Spirit of Truth

The fire, the fire, the fire of the love of thy Lord. 
The Mighty, the Praised, and the penetration of the Spirit… 
… of Truth.

Recorded at Sydney ISGP Undergraduate Seminar

The Fire of the Love of Thy Lord - Denzil

"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth." - Bahá'u'lláh

So Powerful

I Adjure Thee

Be Generous!

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 Sydney, Australia with Carmel Zein who sings "Hemia Dei (This is the Day)". The song is in both English and Bislama (Vanuatu), and is based on the Writings of Baha'u'llah. 

You can also watch the video of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggJPgYyv3YE

This song was filmed and recorded in Sydney, Australia 2014.

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

"This is the Day in which God’s most excellent favors have been poured out upon men, the Day in which His most mighty grace hath been infused into all created things. It is incumbent upon all the peoples of the world to reconcile their differences, and, with perfect unity and peace, abide beneath the shadow of the Tree of His care and loving-kindness."      -Baha'u'llah

You can view the lyrics and chords here: 

http://www.scribd.com/doc/82535426/Guitar-Chords-Hemia-Dei

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

"Hemia Dei (This is the Day)" by Carmel Zein

"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

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 Key West, USA with Stevie Iwaszko & Tory Mata who sing “Prayer for Humanity” 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=o-TVy6lUnRk

This song was filmed and recorded in Key West, USA, January 2016.

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

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

"O Thou kind Lord!  O Thou Who art generous and merciful!  We are servants of Thy threshold and are gathered beneath the sheltering shadow of Thy divine unity.  The sun of Thy mercy is shining upon all, and the clouds of Thy bounty shower upon all.  Thy gifts encompass all, Thy loving providence sustains all, Thy protection overshadows all, and the glances of Thy favor are cast upon all.  O Lord!  Grant Thine infinite bestowals, and let the light of Thy guidance shine.  Illumine the eyes, gladden the hearts with abiding joy.  Confer a new spirit upon all people and bestow upon them eternal life.  Unlock the gates of true understanding and let the light of faith shine resplendent.  Gather all people beneath the shadow of Thy bounty and cause them to unite in harmony, so that they may become as the rays of one sun, as the waves of one ocean, and as the fruit of one tree.  May they drink from the same fountain.  May they be refreshed by the same breeze.  May they receive illumination from the same source of light.  Thou art the Giver, the Merciful, the Omnipotent."

- Abdu'l-Baha

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Chords - Em G A B

Ya Baha'u'l-Abha (x4)

Gather all people beneath the shadow of Thy bounty
And cause them to unite in harmony
So that they become as the rays of one sun
As the waves of one ocean as the fruits of one tree 

Ya Baha'u'l-Abha (x4)

May they drink from the same fountain
May they be refreshed by the same breeze
May they receive illumination from the same source of light
... the same source of light

Ya Baha'u'l-Abha (x4)

Thou art the giver, the merciful, the omnipotent, Ya Baha'u'l-Abha

Ya Baha'u'l-Abha...

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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

"Prayer for Humanity" by Stevie & Tory

Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is from around the world to share the Baha’i Writings put to music.

In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, Hayze and his family sing “O God Guide Me” 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=_JDKy5VZ_IA

This song was filmed and recorded in Sydney, Australia, January 2016.

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below:

"O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star.  Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful."

- Abdu'l-Baha

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

"O God Guide Me" by Hayze & Family

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)

Baha’i Blog’s “Studio Sessions” is an initiative where we invite Baha’is 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 Nadia Affolter and Nura Jones who sing “Verily I Say”, 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=urJyeAmuem8

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

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

"Verily I say, this is the day, in which mankind can behold the face and hear the voice of the promised one."  - Baha'u'llah

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C, G, Am, F
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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

"Verily I Say" by Nadia & Nura

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 Johannesburg, South Africa with Taraz Rawhani, Nthabiseng Mafoko-Matabane and Page Masuku who sing “Hlobisa” in Zulu, 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=-skxQ3CXUCs
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 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 Nkulunkulu, Nkulunkulu wami! Hlobisa ikhanda lami ngomqhele, wobulingisa nenhlafuno yami ngemvunulo yobuqotho. Wena, ngeqiniso unguMnini wazo zonke izipho namasasasa."

Translation: 

"O God, my God! Attire mine head with the crown of justice, and my temple with the ornament of equity. Thou, verily, art the Possessor of all gifts and bounties."
- Baha’u’llah
 
CHORDS:

Repeat:  C F Gadd4 F

"Hlobisa" by Taraz, Nthabiseng & Page

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

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

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 Jordan Raj who sings “Love Is My Stronghold” 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=opbv7BX1Z8Q
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Hluboka nad Vltavou, in the Czech Republic, December 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 Son of Being! My love is My stronghold; he that entereth therein is safe and secure, and he that turneth away shall surely stray and perish."
- Baha’u’llah
 
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Capo 4

c em
O Son of Being!
am g
My love is My stronghold; 
c em
he that entereth therein
am g
is safe and secure,
f g
and he that turneth away 
c f
shall surely stray 
g
and perish.

"Love Is My Stronghold" by Jordan Raj

Chords: A E

O Thou kind Lord!  Unite all.  Let the religions agree and make the nations one, 
so that they may see each other as one family and the whole earth as one home.  
May they all live together in perfect harmony. O Thou kind Lord!  Unite all.  x2

Unite All

Chords: (Capo 1) C F C G

Leave all thought of self, and strive only to be obedient and submissive to the Will of God. In this way only shall we become citizens of the Kingdom of God, and attain unto life everlasting.

Leave All Thought Of Self

Chords: (Capo 1) C Am F G

Holy words and pure and goodly deeds ascend unto the heaven of celestial glory. 
Beware, O people of Bahá, lest ye walk in the ways of them whose words differ from their deeds.

Holy Words

Chords: G C G D

Is any larger bounty conceivable than this, that an individual, looking 
within himself, should find that by the confirming grace of God 
he has become the cause of peace and well-being, of happiness  x2
and advantage to his fellow men? x2

He Has Become

Chords: D G

E te tama a te mauri!
Aroha mai, kia aroha atu Au ki a koe. Ki te kore koe e aroha mai, e kore rawa Tōku nei aroha e tae atu ki a koe. Kia mōhio iho, e te pononga.
(Māori language)

O SON OF BEING! 
Love Me, that I may love thee. If thou lovest Me not, My love can in no wise reach thee. Know this, O servant.

E Te Pononga

Chords: G C D

E te Atua! Arahina i ahau, 
tiakina ahau, whakamaramatia te rama o toku manawa 
kia meinga ahau hei whetu tiahoaho.  
Ko koe te kaha rawa, me te mana.

E Te Atua

Chords: G Em C D

The divine friends must be attracted to and enamoured of each other and ever 
be ready and willing to sacrifice 
their own lives for each other. Should one soul from amongst the believers meet another

Divine Friends

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 Naim who sings "So Powerful (Tanto Potente)" in English and Italian, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
 
This Studio Session is performed by: Naim Abid, Francesca Barberis, Gimmi Lodi, Lorenzo Maffia, Francesco Proglio, Marco Fuliano and Simone Amodeo.


You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1VfQ9czSUA
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Genoa, Italy, April 2018.

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

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the quotation and chords:
 
"So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.”

“Tanto potente e la luce dell’unita che puo illuminare il mondo intero."

- Baha’u’llah
 
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Intro: 

A | A | D | E | A | A | D | E 

Verse

Tanto potente, tanto potente
E la luce dell’unita 

Tanto potente, tanto potente
E la luce dell’unita 

A | A | D | E | A | A | D | E 

Chorus 

Che puo illuminare il mondo intero
Che puo illuminare il mondo
F#m | E | D | E | F#m | E | D | E | E E | E 

Outro 

Il mondo intero, il mondo intero, il mondo intero, il mondo intero

A | D E | A | D E | A | D E | F | F

The song moves up by one semitone every time it repeats and the language changes.

"So Powerful (Tanto Potente)" by Naim

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