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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


Recorded at Sydney ISGP Undergraduate Seminar

That He May Soar - Denzil


All that is in heaven and earth I have ordained for thee
except the human heart
which I have made the habitation of My beauty and glory
O Son of Dust

The Human Heart - Parissa & Jtdubss

The Master Assured Us


Chords: D G, Bm G D

Thou seest, O Thou Who art my All-Glorious Beloved, the restless waves that surge within the ocean of my heart,

In my love and yearning towards Thee. 

I implore Thee, by the signs of Thy majesty and the evidences of Thy sovereignty, to subdue Thy servants by this Name

Recorded at an ISGP undergraduate seminar

Love and Yearning - Parissa & jtdubss

If One Teaches - Haylee

My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.  

Bahá'u'lláh

Possess a Pure, Kindly and Radiant Heart

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 Madrid, Spain with Shirin Guerrero and Daniel Mantas who sing “Bendito es el Sitio” 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=etAmFt27Op0

This song was filmed and recorded in Madrid, Spain, October 2015 and its melody was composed by Elizabeth Hahn. 

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

"Bendito es el sitio y la casa y el lugar y la ciudad y el corazón y la montaña y el refugio y la cueva y el valle y la tierra y el mar y la isla y la pradera donde se ha hecho mención de Dios y se ha glorificado su alabanza." - 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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CHORDS:

A Amaj7 A7 D Dm Dm A E
E A E A

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"Bendito es el Sitio" by Shirin & Daniel

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

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"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 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.
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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

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 Shadi Toloui-Wallace, Hoda Toloui-Wallace, Leif Thorseth and Sahar Zandieh who sing “Each to Each” based on a passage by Bahiyyih Khanum.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVGT5QZ3TuE
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Vancouver, Canada, January 2017.

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the quotation and chords:
 
"O Thou Kind Bestower, O Nourisher of our souls and hearts!
We have no aim, except to walk Thy path; we have no wish, except to bring Thee joy. Our souls are united, and our hearts are welded, each to each. In offering Thee our thanks and praise, in following Thy ways and soaring in Thy skies, we are all one.
We are helpless, stand Thou by us, and give us strength.
Thou art the Protector, the Provider, the Kind."
- Bahiyyih Khanum
 
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G | C
O THOU KIND BESTOWER,
O NOURISHER OF OUR SOULS AND HEARTS!
WE HAVE NO AIM, EXCEPT TO WALK THY PATH;

D | C | G
WE HAVE NO WISH,
EXCEPT TO BRING THEE JOY.

Am | D | G
OUR SOULS ARE UNITED,
AND OUR HEARTS ARE WELDED,
EACH TO EACH.

G | C
IN OFFERING THEE OUR THANKS
AND PRAISE, IN FOLLOWING THY WAYS
AND SOURING IN THY SKIES,

D | C | G
WE ARE ALL ONE.
WE ARE ALL ONE.

Am | D | G
WE ARE HELPLESS,
STAND THOU BY US, AND
GIVE US STRENGTH. X2

Am | D | G
THOU ART THE PROTECTOR,
THE PROVIDER, THE KIND.

"Each to Each" by Shadi, Hoda, Leif & Sahar

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 Durban, South Africa with Young Mbazo and the Durban Baha'i Choir singing "Nkulunkulu Wami" in Zulu, which means "My God", and which is 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=k5vMaqJocoo

This song was filmed and recorded in Durban, South Africa, November 2018. 

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics in Zulu and in English: 

Quotation in Zulu: 

"O Nkulunkulu, Nkulunkulu wami! Hlobisa ikhanda lami ngomqhele, wobulingisa nenhlafuno yami ngemvunulo yobuqotho. Wena, ngeqiniso unguMnini wazo zonke izipho namasasasa."
-Baha'u'llah

Quotation in English: 

“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

"Nkhulukhulu Wami (My God)" By Young Mbazo & the Durban Baha'i Choir

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 Louis Belmont and Eleonore who sing “Forgiveness Prayer” from the Writings of the Bab.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owAP-v2ax-Y
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Paris, France, December 2017.

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the quotation and chords:
 
"O my God, O my Lord, O my Master!  I beg Thee to forgive me for seeking any pleasure save Thy love, or any comfort except Thy nearness, or any delight besides Thy good-pleasure, or any existence other than communion with Thee."
- The Bab
 
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Capo 6

Dadd9	A7	Dadd9
O my God, O my Lord, O my Master!

Dadd9	A7	Bm	A7
I beg Thee to forgive me for seeking any pleasure save Thy love,

Bm	A7	Bm	F#7
or any comfort except Thy nearness, or any delight besides Thy good-pleasure,

Bm	A7	Dadd9
or any existence other than communion with Thee.

"Forgiveness Prayer" by Louis Belmont & Eleonore

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 Washington DC with Shirin Esmaeili who sings “Everlasting Beauty (La Belleza Sempiterna)” in Spanish and in English, from the Writings of Baha’u’llah. Melody composed by Isabel Miranda and Shirin Esmaeili.
 
You can also watch the recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube channel here: 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC1sCJ34FZo
 
This song was filmed and recorded in Washington DC, October 2018.

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Here is the quotation used for the lyrics in Spanish and in English, followed by the chords:

Spanish:

"¡OH AMIGOS!
No abandonéis la belleza sempiterna a cambio de una belleza que ha de morir, ni depositéis vuestro afecto en este mundo mortal de polvo" 
- Baha’u’llah


English:

"O FRIENDS! Abandon not the everlasting beauty for a beauty that must die, and set not your affections on this mortal world of dust."
- Baha’u’llah

 
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Capo 3

Repeat:
C, G, D, Am

Occasionally the final chord of the progression repeats:

C, G, D, Am, Am

“Everlasting Beauty (La Belleza Sempiterna)” by Shirin Esmaeili

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 Chicago, USA with Katie Malberg and Faizi Fifita who sing “Love is Light” based on the Writings of Baha'u'llah and Abdu'l-Baha.

This song was filmed and recorded in Chicago, USA, December, 2018.

You can also watch the video recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMG3W3ALq64

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

LYRICS/QUOTE:

“have perfected in every one of you My creation, so that the excellence of My handiwork may be fully revealed unto men.” - Baha’u’llah

“Love is light in whatsoever house it may shine and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell.” - Abdu’l-Baha

“Love is the light that guideth in darkness, the living link that uniteth God with man, that assureth the progress of every illumined soul.” - Abdu’l-Baha


CHORDS & LYRICS:

F, G7, Am, C
Love is light
F, G7, Am, C
Love is light

F, G7, Am, C
Have perfected in every one of you My creation,
F, G7, Am, C
so that the excellence of My handiwork may be fully revealed unto men.

F, G7, Am, C
Love is light, love is light in whatsoever house it may
F, G7, Am, C
shine, Love is light, love is light in whatsoever house it may

F, G7, Am, C
and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell
F, G7, Am, C
and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell

F, G7, Am, C
Have perfected in every one of you My creation,
F, G7, Am, C
so that the excellence of My handiwork may be fully revealed unto men.

F, G7, Am, C
Love is light, love is light in whatsoever house it may
F, G7, Am, C
shine, Love is light, love is light in whatsoever house it may

F, G7, Am, C
and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell
F, G7, Am, C
and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell
F, G7, Am, C
and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell
F, G7, Am, C
and enmity is darkness in whatsoever abode it dwell

F, G7, Am, C
Love is light
F, G7, Am, C
Love is light


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Love is Light

"Love is Light" by Katie & Faizi

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 Durban, South Africa with the Durban Baha'i Choir singing “Where There Is Love (Lapho kukhona uthando)” in English and Zulu, based on the Writings of Abdu'l-Baha.

This song was filmed and recorded in Durban, South Africa, November 2018. Music written by Andy and Aijia Grammar, and this version arranged by the Durban Baha'i Choir.

You can watch the video recording of this song on Baha’i Blog’s Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UPDlIXsM7k

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics in English and Zulu, followed by the chords:

ENGLISH:

"Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time."
- Abdu’l-Baha


ZULU:

"Lapho kukhona uthando akukho okuyinkinga futhi kunesikhathi." 
-Abdu’l-Baha


CHORDS & LYRICS:

Intro: D, G, A

D, G, A
Where there is love, Where there is love
A
Nothing is too much trouble, Nothing is too much trouble
D, G, A
Where there is love, Where there is love
A
Nothing is too much trouble, Nothing is too much trouble
                              D
An there is always time, time, time
                         G
there is always time, time, time, time
                         A                        G
there is always time, time, time, oooohoooo 
               D                      G
Lapho kukhona, khona uthando
A
ukuko ukuningkinga, ukuko ukingkinga
     D                      G
Lapho kukhona, khona uthando
         D
kunesikathi, 
         G
kunesikathi
           A         G
kunesikathi, ooooohooooo
                          D
There is always time


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