Bahá’í Classes Songsheets

I. GENERAL SONGS..............................................2A Seeker’s Song by Kathy Liebman.......................2Allah’u’abha All Around the World.......................3Amazing Grace.........................................................4Ba ba la gum ba la....................................................5Bahá’u’lláh................................................................6Be Like the Earth (Ruhi 3).......................................7Bienvenidos................................................................8Building Bridges.......................................................9Caminando Juntos..................................................10Cry Out!...................................................................11Don’t Laugh at Me.................................................12Fellowship, Fellowship...........................................13Fountain of Generosity...........................................14God is One...............................................................15God’s Creatures (Ruhi 3).......................................16Hawaiian Unity Song (We are drops)...................17He’s Got the Whole World....................................18His First Counsel....................................................19Hold Thou My Hand..............................................20Holy Spirit...............................................................21Hooray for the world..............................................22Hoy es el Dia............................................................23I Have Found Bahá’u’lláh.....................................24I Know I’ve Been Changed....................................24I Think You’re Wonderful.....................................25I Want to be Happy (Ruhi 3).................................26If I had a hammer...................................................27If You’re Happy......................................................28In this day Baha’u’llah...........................................28Justice is the Way (Ruhi 3)....................................29Kam Kam Ruz Beh Ruz.........................................30Kumbaya.................................................................31Listen........................................................................32Look at Me (short version)....................................33Look at Me, Follow Me (long version)..................34Love is the Secret....................................................35Love, Love, Love, Love..........................................36Magic Penny............................................................37My Love is My Stronghold (Ruhi 3).....................37Mount your steeds..................................................38My Roots Go Down.................................................39Oh Baha’u’llah........................................................40One Family..............................................................41One Heart, Ruby Red.............................................42One Planet, One People..........................................43One Tin Soldier.......................................................44Our New Family......................................................45Places in the World.................................................46Prefer Your Brother (Ruhi 3)................................47Prince of Peace........................................................48Prison.......................................................................49Proclaim the Greatest Name..................................50Progressive Revelation...........................................51Put a Little Love in Your Heart............................52Queen of Carmel.....................................................53

See Me Beautiful.....................................................54Servants...................................................................55Shine Your Light on Me Baha’u’llah...................56Singing Wind...........................................................57Siyahamba...............................................................58Spirit of the Lord....................................................59Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.....................................60Teaching Peace........................................................61Tell the Truth (Ruhi 3)...........................................62That is How Baha’is Should Be (Ruhi 3)..............63This Little Light of Mine........................................64Toko Zani................................................................65Truthfulness (Ruhi 3).............................................66We are Building the Kingdom of God..................67We Are Soldiers (Soldiers in God’s Army)..........68We Are the People of Bahá (Ruhi 3).....................69We have come to sing praises................................70We Shall Overcome................................................71Who is the Prophet of God for Today...................72With Two Wings.....................................................73Would You Give Your Life to Baha’u’llah..........74II. BAHÁ’Í QUOTES AND PRAYERS...............75Ala homa..................................................................75Beautify your tongues.............................................75Blessed is the Spot...................................................76Let your heart burn…............................................76God Grant that the Light of Unity........................76God is sufficient unto me…....................................77Hollow Read Prayer...............................................77Like unto a pearl.....................................................77Love Me That I May Love Thee............................78May you become as the waves of one sea ….........78My calamity is My providence..............................78O Essence of Negligence.........................................79O God! Educate these children..............................79O God, Guide Me!..................................................80O God, my God, My Beloved.................................81O God! Refresh and Gladden My Spirit .............81Oh Lord, My God...................................................81O My Servant! Free thyself…................................82O Son of Being! Make mention of Me...................83O Son of Man! Rejoice….......................................83O Son of Spirit! My first council….......................84Remover of Difficulties...........................................84Say: God Sufficeth…..............................................84Sobe Boo Hone........................................................85Soon Will All That Dwell On Earth......................85Strive that your actions may be beautiful prayers85Throbbing Artery...................................................86Thy name is my healing…......................................86To be a Baha’i.........................................................87Truthfulness............................................................87Unity Prayer............................................................87Ya Bahá’u’l Abhá...................................................87

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I. GENERAL SONGS

A Seeker’s Song by Kathy Liebman

G C D GThings can be hard to understand. Sometimes I get confused.

G C D GBut making sense is not a thing this world is accustomed to.

G C D G But there are some things that I see when I stop to look around.

G C D GAnd with this song I will share with you a few of the things I have found.

Chorus:

G C D GWhen you sing, the deaf will not hear. The blind one will not see the mime.

G C D GYou cannot give the gift of truth to the person with the closed mind.

The Lord, He give us all so much: the soul, the mind, the eyes,But because He give us the black and the white, some people, they criticize.Now segregation, it is a word, whose meaning I do not see.I always thought if we do not integrate, disintegration is all that there could be.(Chorus)

Now people all around the world, they worship and they pray.But some people, they think that you go to the hell if you do not do it their way.Some say Allah, some say Dios, some say Jehovah is God’s name.But I think the Lord, He do not mind at all, because the hearts, they all speak the same.(Chorus)

The heads of states, they negotiate. Perhaps the politics should cease.I think that we could stop the war if we just arm the people with peace.If we give peace the honest try and we are still dissatisfied,We can always make the war again and live happily terrified.(Chorus)

So pantomime for the deaf. And sing a song for the blind.Patience and prayer is all you can give to the person with the closed mind!!!

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Allah’u’abha All Around the World(Arise cassette)

C F C GIn China they say “Ni-hao”, in Mexico “Ola!”

C F C G CIn Texas they say “Howdy y’all”, but they all know Allah’u’Abha

Chorus:

C F C GAllah’u’abha, Allah’u’abha, goes from town to town

C F C G CAllah’u’abha, Allah’u’abha, all the world around.

In Russia “dosvidanya”, in England it’s “Ta-ta”Japan says “Sayonara” but they all know Allah’u’abha.

(Chorus)

So if you are in Thailand, and headed for PeruIt’s nice to know that wherever you go, these words of love are true.

(Chorus)(Chorus)

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Amazing GraceWords by John Newton

D D G DAmazing Grace! How sweet the sound

D D A DThat saved a wretch like me

D D7 G DI once was lost & now am found

D A G Pr DWas blind but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fearAnd grace my fears relievedHow precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed

The Lord has promised good to meHis word my hope securesHe will my shield and portion beAs long as life endures

Thru many dangers, toils and snaresI have already come‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus farAnd grace will lead me home

When we’ve been here 10,000 yearsBright shining as the sunWe’ve no less days to sing God’s praiseThan when we first begun

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Ba ba la gum ba la

A E ABa ba la gum ba la, gum ba la havise

(echo) Babala gum ba la, gum ba la havise A E AOh na na, na na havise

(echo) Oh na na, na na havise AHavise

(echo) Havise ABa gum ba la

(echo) Ba gum ba la

Hoy es el dia, de la cosecha(echo) Hoy es el dia, de la cosecha

La cosecha de las almas(echo) La cosecha de las almas

Las almas(echo) Las almas

Ba gum ba la(echo) Ba gum ba la

Now is the time, the time for the harvest(echo) Now is the time, the time for the harvest

The harvest of the souls(echo) The harvest of the souls

The souls(echo) The souls

Havise (echo) Havise

Ba gum ba la(echo) Ba gum ba la

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Bahá’u’lláh by Creadell Haley

D A7 D GBahá’u’lláh, Bahá’u’lláh D G A DBahá, Bahá’u’lláh

The Glory of God, the Glory of GodThe Glory, the Glory of God

The Prince of Peace, the Prince of PeaceThe Prince, the Prince of Peace

The Promised One of All the AgesThe Promised One of All the Ages

Bahá’u’lláh, Bahá’u’lláhBahá, Bahá’u’lláh

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Be Like the Earth (Ruhi 3)By a Group of Collaborators of the Ruhi Institute

C GSee the earth, F G CIt’s so humble.

GHas all God’s wealth to give, F G CEverything we need to live.

C GLets us walk on it every day,

F G CBut have you ever heard it say, G F G CI am richer, greater than you.

See the tree,It’s so humble.The more its fruits abound,It bows closer to the groundAnd shares the fruit that way,But have you ever heard it say,I am richer, greater than you.

C GBe like the earth, F G CBe like the tree,

GRise to the heaven of glory

F G COn the wings of humility.

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Bienvenidos

F C Em AmBienvenidos hermanos, a la Fe Baha’i, F C Em AmBienvenidos hermanos, a la Fe Baha’i

Chorus: F C Em AmEn este momento, estamos contentos F C Em AmBienvenidos, Allah’u’Abha, Bienvenidos, Allah’u’Abha Am F C Em AmAllah’u’Abha, Allah’u’Abha, Allah’u’abha

Bienvenidos hermanos al hogar del amorBienvenidos hermanos al hogar del amor

(Chorus)

Bienvenidos hermanos sean muy felicesBienvenidos hermanos sean muy felices

(Chorus)

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Building Bridges by Jackie Elliot

Chorus: D

We’re building bridges out of the walls GBuilding bridges out of the walls

G ABuilding bridges out of the walls

DThat keep us apart

D AWhen the wall says stay away, we’re from a different landA DWe’re going to tell them, the earth’s one country and we’re world citizens. D GAnd turn that wall into a bridge. Take my brother by the hand. G D A DAnd walk across that bridge to the world God promised man.

(Chorus)

When the wall says stay away, we’re from a different raceWe’re going to tell them there’s just one race and that’s the human race.And turn that wall into a bridge. Take my sister by the hand.And walk across that bridge to the world God promised man.

(Chorus)

When the wall says stay away , our religions aren’t the sameWe’re going to tell them we just worship God by different namesAnd turn that wall into a bridge. Take my family by the handAnd walk across that bridge to the world God promised man.

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Caminando Juntos

C F C EComo una flauta, suavemente, tocando en la brisa,

C F C EDe muy lejos, pero tan cerca, su musica viene a mi…

F C EY me dice que somos hermanos, caminando juntos

CEn la primavera

F C EY las rosas que vemos son rostros de hombres

CReflejando el sol.

Y ahora yo, yo tambien siento el sol, siento el sol y la musica, mando a ti…Y te digo que somos hermanos, caminando juntosEn la primaveraY las rosas que vemos son rostros de hombres,Reflejando el sol.

(Spoken) La flauta es un instrumento puroLa brisa nos trae su melodiaEs un canto universalQue nos dice que somos floresDel mismo jardin, somos olasDel mismo mar, somos hojasDe la misma rama, y somosHermanos.

Y me dice que somos hermanos, caminando juntosEn la primaveraY las rosas que vemos son rostros de hombresReflejando el sol

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Cry Out!By Cat Winterfox

(Opening lyrics in key of G without a guitar)Cry out, cry out the name of Baha’u’llah

EI said Cry out, cry out the name of the Glory of God G Am E G Am EGet up on your feet, raise the standard high

G Am E DMake the victories sweet, and then cry,

Chorus: G D Am G Am ECry out, cry out, the Name of Baha’u’llah!

G D Am G Am ECry out, cry out, the Name of the Glory of God!

G Am E G Am EGet out on the street, look them in the eye. G Am E DBe the one to beat, when you cry,

(Chorus)

E A D EHelp them to spread amongst all the nations of the earth A D G, Am, E (x4)The Light of Guidance, that cometh from the Company on High

(guitar)

So tell it to your friends, shout it to the skyUntil the old world ends, we must cry. Oh yes cry ---

(Chorus)(Chorus)

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Don’t Laugh at Me. Music and words by Steve Seskin and Allen Shamblin

Intro: F Dm7 Bb CFI’m a little boy with glasses, the one they call a geek. Dm7A little girl who never smiles ‘cause I’ve got braces on my teeth. Bb F Gm7 C7sus CAnd I know how it feels to cry myself to sleep. F I’m that kid on every playground who’s always chosen last. Dm7A single teenage mother try’n to overcome my past. Bb F Gm7 C7sus CYou don’t have to be my friend. Is it too much to ask:

Chorus:C F Dm7Don’t laugh at me. Don’t call me names.Dm7 Bb CDon’t get your pleasure from my pain.C F Dm7In God’s eyes we’re all the same.Dm7 Bb CSomeday we’ll all have perfect wings. CDon’t laugh at me.

I’m the cripple on the corner, you pass me on the street.I wouldn’t be out here beggin’ if I had enough to eat. And don’t think I don’t notice that our eyes never meet.I lost my wife and little boy when someone crossed that yellow line.The day we laid ‘em in the ground is the day I lost my mind.Right now I’m down to holdin’ this little cardboard sign. So…

(Chorus)

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Fellowship, Fellowship

C F G CLong time ago in Mazindiran, so the Dawnbreakers sayC FA Manifestation of God was bornG CBringing the Promised Day … and He sang

Chorus: C FFellowship, fellowship, love, love, unityG CAll the people are oneC FMan is a member of just one family G CThe Age of Peace has begun.

Mulla Husayn came down to Shiraz and found the Point of BayanSay, Mulla Husayn go tell all the peopleThe Prophet He speaks again … and He sang

(Chorus)

Now the Shah thought he could put out the Light, by putting our Lord from IranSay, Shah what a foolish man you areThe Teachings have only begun… and they say

(Chorus)

Now Abdu’l-Baha says always be happy, laughing and singing and soI want you should all join in the refrain,By now you should know how it goes… and we say

(Chorus)(Chorus)

The Age of Peace has begunThe Age of Peace has begun

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Fountain of Generosity (Ruhi 3) By Mildred N. McClellan

CBe a fountain,

Be a spring, G

Be an ever-flowing thingF C

It is true that if you do,G C

Happiness will come to you. F C

Search your heart every day. G

Is there something you can give away?

Happiness should be your goal,Give your heartAnd give your soul.It is true that if you do,God will always be with you.

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God is One(Lift up Your Voice, Vol. 1, CD)

C GGod is One; man is One;

C And all the religions are One.

G CLand and sea, hill and valley

A GUnder the beautiful sun.

Chorus:C GGod is One; man is One; C C7And all the religions agree F CWhen everyone learns the three onenesses G CWe’ll have world unity.

God is love. God is light. And all are as one in His sight.Black and white, red and yellow, this is the time to unite.

(Chorus)

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God’s Creatures (Ruhi 3) By Wiley Rinaldi

CThe creatures of this big world,

DmWhether they walk or fly, or fly,

G7Are part of God’s creation

CLike you and I.

Chorus: CThat’s why we treat them with kindness.

DmRemember when you do, you do,

G7To care for God’s creation

CBrings blessings to you.

The dog on our front door step,He is our faithful friend, our friend.We also thank our milk cowAnd bees in the wind.

(Chorus)

The donkey carries his burden,The kitty purrs on our lap, our lap,And the bird sings sweetlyWhen we take our nap.

(Chorus)

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Hawaiian Unity Song (We are drops)

GWe are drops (we are drops)

GOf one ocean (of one ocean)

CWe are waves (we are waves)

D7Of one sea (of one sea)

GCome and join us (come and join us)

CIn our quest for unity

G D7 GIt’s a way of life for you and me.

2. We are flowers of one garden; we are leaves of one tree

3. All the world is one country; man is one, can’t you see

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He’s Got the Whole World(traditional spiritual)

DHe’s got the whole world in his hands AHe’s got the whole wide world in his hands DHe’s got the whole world in his hands D A DHe’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got you and me and brother in his handsHe’s got you and me and sister in his handsHe’s got you and me and brother in his handsHe’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got the mommas and the papas in his handsHe’s got the grandmas and the grandpas in his handsHe’s got the uncles and the aunts in his handsHe’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got the little bitty baby in his handsHe’s got the little bitty baby in his handsHe’s got the little bitty baby in his handsHe’s got the whole world in his hands

He’s got the whole world in his handsHe’s got the whole wide world in his handsHe’s got the whole world in his handsHe’s got the whole world in his hands

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His First Counsel (Ruhi 3 Book) By Wiley Rinaldi

AListen to the voice

That makes our hearts rejoice, G D A His first counsel is this: EPossess a pure heart, AA kindly heart, B7 EA radiant heart. D AThe heart is a treasure, D AA gift beyond measure, B7 EA bounty from your Lord. D AProtect it from the fire D AOf worldly desire, D E AAnd freely let it soar.

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Hold Thou My Hand by Gloria Faizi

Dm A7 Dm A7 Dm‘Abdu’l-Baha, I’m far from home, the road is dark. I’m all alone. A7 DmHold Thou my hand, hold Thou my hand. Dm A7 Dm A7 Dm‘Abdu’l-Baha, Be Thou my guide, when I grow weak stay by my side. A7 DmHold Thou my hand, hold Thou my hand.

Chorus: A7 Dm‘Abdu’l-Baha, O dearest friend. A7 DmHelp me to reach my journey’s end. A7 DmHold Thou my hand, hold Thou my hand.

‘Abdu’l-Baha, hear me I pray. Oh help me lest I go astray.Hold Though my hand. Hold Though my hand.‘Abdu’l-Baha, I shall not fear, when I am sure that Thou art near.Hold Thou my hand, hold Thou my hand.

(Chorus)

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Holy Spirit(Live at Green Lake, CD, by Eric Dozier & Friends, One Human family Workshop Choir)

Holy Spirit rain down on me (echo)I want to feel your presence surround me (echo)Shower upon me thy confirmations (echo)Through the spirit of Faith bring regeneration (echo)

(repeat twice more)

When I’m down your spirit picks me upWhen I’m low you fill my empty cupYou bring new lifeAnd you taught my soul to sing because you can

Turn a gnat into an eagleA drop of water into rivers and seasAn atom into lights and sunHoly Spirit keep renewing me

Holy Spirit rain down on meI want to feel your presence surround meShower upon me thy confirmationsThrough the spirit of Faith bring regeneration

(repeat twice more)My back was burdened and broken by my sin,You came along and you gave me peace withinrestored my joy and you made my life complete because you

Turned a gnat into an eagleA drop of water into rivers and seasAn atom into light and sunshineHoly Spirit keep renewing me

Holy Spirit rain down on meI want to feel your presence surround meShower upon me thy confirmationsThrough the spirit of Faith bring regeneration

Holy Spirit!!!

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Hooray for the world(Music & Lyrics by Red and Kathy Grammer, Teaching Peace, CD)

Chorus: F C7Hooray for the world, I’m glad to be on it.

FHooray for the world, I’m glad to be on it.

BbHooray for the world, it’s a special place,

C7 FWe’ve got mother nature and the human race.

F C7The world’s got buffalo, the world’s got bees.

F C7The world’s got jellyfish swimming in the seas.

F F7 Bb BbmWe’ve got beavers and bears, bats and bugs,C7Miniature poodles and slimy old slugs.

(Chorus)

The world’s got salami, the world’s got cheese,We’ve got maple syrup and mulberries,We’ve got Egg Foo-Yung, bagels and lox,Corn on the cob, and raisins in a box, so…

(Chorus)

We’ve got moms and dads, uncles and aunts,Brothers, sisters, grandmas and gramps,We’ve got neighbors next door, kids down the street,Everywhere we go we’ve got new friends to meet, oh…

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Hoy es el Dia Am DmHoy es el dia de la Puerta de la Gloria Am Em AmHoy es el dia de Ali el Bab. Am DmHoy es el dia de la Puerta de la Gloria Am E AmHoy es el dia de Ali el Bab.

Dm AmHoy es el dia, Hoy es el dia, E AmHoy es el dia de Ali el Bab Dm AmHoy es el dia, Hoy es el dia, Em AmHoy es el dia de Ali el Bab

(Follow same format)

Hoy es el dia de la Gloria de DiosHoy es el dia de Baha’u’llah

Hoy es el dia del Siervo de la GloriaHoy es el dia de Abdu’l-Baha

Hoy es el dia de la Unidad del MundoHoy es el dia de la Fe Baha’i

Hoy es el dia de amor y amistadHoy es el dia de la paz munidal

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I Have Found Bahá’u’lláh by Nosisana Velem

D G DI have found Bahá’u’lláh

A7 DIn the early days of my life

D G DI will keep Him in my heart A7 DAnd stay with Him forever

Alláh-u-AbháAlláh-u-AbháAlláh-u-AbháAnd stay with Him forever

I Know I’ve Been Changed

I know I’ve been changedI know I’ve been changedI know I’ve been changedBahá’u’lláh has changed my nameBahá’u’lláh has changed my name

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I Think You’re Wonderful (Music & Lyrics by Red and Kathy Grammer, Teaching Peace, CD)

Chorus:C GI think you’re wonderful, when somebody says that to meG CI feel wonderful, as wonderful can be.C FIt makes me want to say the same thing to somebody newF CAnd by the way I’ve been meaning to sayG CI think you’re wonderful too.

C GWhen we practice this phrase in the most honest wayG CFind something special in someone each dayC FLift up the world one heart at a timeG G7It all starts by saying this one simple line…

(Chorus)

When each one of us feels important insideLoving and giving and glad we’re aliveOh, what a difference we’ll make in each dayAll because someone decided to say…

(Chorus)

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I Want to be Happy (Ruhi 3)

AmThere is something you must know.

E7In this Faith we have to show, DmWe are men of deeds, not of words. Am E7 AmOur very life should show our Faith to friend and foe.

Chorus:AmI want to be happy,

I want to be strong,

To be His servant

My whole life long.Dm Am

So, I must obey the laws of God.E7 Am

Yes, I must obey the laws of God.

There is something you must know,In this world of pomp and show,People are tired of empty speech.They want to see you practice what you teach.

(Chorus)

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If I had a hammerBy Lee Hays and Pete Seeger

G C G CIf I had a hammer, I’d hammer in the morningC G C D7I’d hammer in the evening all over this land. D7 G EmI’d hammer out danger. I’d hammer out warning. C G C GI’d hammer out love between my brothers and my sisters C G D7 G C G all over this land.

If I had a bell, I’d ring it in the morningI’d ring it in the evening, all over this land.I ring out danger. I’d ring out warning.I’d ring out love between my brothers and my sistersall over this land.

If I had a song, I’d sing it in the morning.I’d sing it in the evening, all over this land.I’d sing out danger. I’d sing out warning.I’d sing out love between my brothers and my sistersall over this land.

Now I’ve got a hammer, and I’ve got a bell,And I’ve got a song to sing all over this land.It’s the hammer of Justice. It’s the bell of Freedom.It’s a Song of love between my brothers and my sistersAll over this land.

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If You’re Happy D AIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands A DIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands

G DIf you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it.

A DIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands.

Other verses: Slap your thighs …Stomp you’re feetSay allah’u’abhaDo all 4

In this day Baha’u’llah(by Frederick Ward, We have come to sing praises, CD)

AIn this day Baha’u’llah A ETalking to the world about Justice A DOh what a wonder this Justice A E ASurely it’s the day of God

In this day Baha’u’llahTalking to the world about onenessOh what a wonder this onenessSurely it’s the day of God

A E ABlessed Beauty. Blessed Beauty. D A E-A-D-EAlleluia, He is come

In this day Baha’u’llahTalking to the world about onenessOh what a wonder this onenessSurely it’s the day of God

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Justice is the Way (Ruhi 3)

Chorus: CJustice is the way DmTo make a brighter day

F G CWhen people are in need. CJustice is the light, DmA light that’s shining bright, F G CShining through good deeds.

C DmHow often have we heard that ‘Abdu’l-Bahá F G CShared everything He had.

DmHe was content with less and led a simple life,

F G CSo others would be glad.

(Chorus)

Justice is a little more than just being fair.To be just we have to give,Share what we have, share what we love,Share the joy to live.

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Kam Kam Ruz Beh RuzBy Bob Simms, “Fruits of the Spirit, Louhelen Baha’I School” CD, 2001

G DThere are times when we get discouraged A DFaults are many and friends are few G DNot enough time to do what we should A DWe want to give up, there’s so much to do

That’s when we listen to the MasterPatiently he showed us the wayThat’s when we listen to the MasterWords of encouragement… every day

Chorus: G DKam kam ruz beh ruz A DLittle by little, day by day

(Chorus)(Chorus)(Chorus)

Joy gives wings, lets be happyPray those troubles all awayWith hearts all filled with praise and gratitudeThere will be time enough, he would say

That’s when we listen to the MasterPatiently he showed us the wayThat’s when we listen to the MasterWords of encouragement… every day

(Chorus)(Chorus)(Chorus)(Chorus)

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Kumbaya

A D AKumbaya, my lord, kumbaya A D EKumbaya, my lord, kumbaya A D AKumbaya, my lord, kumbaya D A E AO Lord, kumbaya

Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbayaSomeone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya Someone’s crying, Lord, kumbaya O Lord, kumbaya

Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbayaSomeone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya Someone’s laughing, Lord, kumbaya O Lord, kumbaya

Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbayaSomeone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya Someone’s singing, Lord, kumbaya O Lord, kumbaya

Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbayaSomeone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya Someone’s praying, Lord, kumbaya O Lord, kumbaya

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Listen (Music & Lyrics by Red and Kathy Grammer, Teaching Peace, CD)

GListen… can you hear the sound GHearts beating, all the world around C D GDown in the valley, out on the plains C D GEverywhere around the world, the heartbeat sounds the same.

Chorus: C D G CBlack or white, red or tan, It’s the heart (sound, song) of the family of man G D GWhooo, beating (laughing, singing) away, G D CWhooo, beating (laughing, singing) away C D GWhooo, beating (laughing, singing) away,

Listen… can you hear the soundLaughter… All the world aroundHigh in the mountains, down by the seaEverywhere around the world, laughter sounds the same to me.

(Chorus)

Ooo-ooo la la la la la, Ooo-ooo la la la la la, Ooo-ooo la la la la al,Ooo-ooo la la la la la, Oh oh oh oh (repeat)

Listen… Can you hear the soundSinging… All the world aroundWalkin’ through the jungle, Or on a busy city streetEverywhere around the worldSinging always sounds so sweet

(Chorus)

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Look at Me (short version)

C F C F G CLook at Me, follow Me, be as I am. Abdu’l-Baha, Abdu’l-Baha

2. Teach the faith…3. Serve your Lord…4. Love mankind…5. Sacrifice…6. Live the life…7. Pray to God…8. Be steadfast…

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Look at Me, Follow Me (long version).Words and music by Jackie Elliot & Tom Price. Lift up your Voices, Vol. 1, CD. Based on statements of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

D A G D Behold a candle, how it gives its light Bm Em AIt weeps its life away drop by drop to give its flame. D A G DYou must die to the world, and so be born again Bm Em AAnd enter the Kingdom of Heaven

Chorus:D G DLook at Me, Follow Me, Be as I amEm A D‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

You are the angels, if your feet be firmBe steadfast as a rock that no earthly storm can moveAnd as you have faith so shall your powers beAnd know that ‘til the end I’m always with you

Look at Me, Follow Me, be as I am‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-BaháLove Mankind, Follow Me, be as I am‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

And how I long to travel the world in utmost povertyAnd cry out Ya Baha! God willing you may do this for Me

Teach the Cause, Follow Me, be as I am‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-BaháServe Mankind, Follow Me, be as I am‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-BaháLook at Me, Follow Me, be as I am‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá

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Love is the SecretBy Bob Simms, “Fruits of the Spirit, Louhelen Baha’I School” CD, 2001

Chorus: DLove is the Secret DLove is the Secret G DLove is the Secret A DLove, love, love… the secret is love.

(Repeat Chorus)(Repeat Chorus)

GOh the power is love.

It is the most wonderful,A G D

the greatest of all living powers.G AKnow thou of a certainty that love is the secret G Dof God’s Holy Dispensation,

G D G AThe Manifestation of the All Glorious.

(Repeat Chorus)(Repeat Chorus)

Oh the power is love.It is the most wonderful,the greatest of all living powers.Know thou of a certainty that love is the secretof God’s Holy Dispensation,The Manifestation of the All Glorious.

(Repeat Chorus)

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Love, Love, Love, Love

C FLove, love, love, love

G CLove your fellow man

C FLove, love, love is

G CHow the world began

C FGod loved creation

F GSo He created thee to

C FLove, love, love Him

G CAnd humanity.

Love God’s creatures be they near or farSee each human as a shining starLove all creation, for He created theeTo love, love, love Him and humanity.

Love, love, love the everlasting good.Love, love, love the seed of brotherhood.Love all creation, for He created theeTo love, love, love Him and humanity.

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Magic Penny

C G CLove is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away C G CLove is something if you give it away, it comes right back to you. F C G CIt’s just like a magic penny, hold it tight and you won’t have any F C G CLend it, spend it, give it away, it comes right back to you

2. A smile is something …3. A hug is something …

My Love is My Stronghold (Ruhi 3)

AmO Son of Being,

GMy love is My stronghold. Am G C Dm7He that entereth therein E7 AmIs safe and secure, Am G C Dm7And he that turneth away

E7 AmShall surely stray and perish. Am G DmO Son of Being,

E7 AmMy love is My stronghold. G DmO Son of Being,

E7 AmMy love is My stronghold.

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Mount your steeds by Phil LucasLift Up Your Voices and Sing, Volume 3, 1997 CD

Em D EmMount your steeds, O heroes of God C D EmThe Promised Day has come! Em Am Em AmHeed not your weakness or your frailties Em C D EmFix your gaze on the Almighty

Mount your steeds, O heroes of GodThe Promised Day has come!A stream of years have passed us bySince the Blessed Beauty raised His cry

Mount your steeds, O heroes of GodThe Promised Day has come!The veils of glory have been cast downThe Promised One has come now circle ‘round

Mount your steeds O heroes of GodThe Promised Day has come!Heed not your weakness or your frailtiesFix your gaze on the Almighty

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My Roots Go Down

AI am a flower reaching to the sun. D AI am a flower reaching to the sun. AI am a flower reaching to the sun. A E - AAnd my roots go DOWN!

Chorus: AMy roots go down – (clap) – down into the earth A D AMy roots go down – (clap) – down into the earth AMy roots go down – (clap) – down into the earth A A - EAnd my roots go down!

I am a pine tree on the mountain sideI am a pine tree on the mountain sideI am a pine tree on the mountain sideAnd my roots go down!

(Chorus)

I am a waterfall skipping home. I am a waterfall skipping home.I am a waterfall skipping home, And my roots go down!

(Chorus)

I am a keeper of Mother Earth. I am a keeper of Mother Earth.I am a keeper of Mother Earth. And my roots go down!

(Chorus)

I am a Bahá’í and my spirit soars. I am a Bahá’í and my spirit soars.I am a Bahá’í and my spirit soars. And my roots go down!

(Chorus)

(you can continue with “I am a Christian and my spirit soars” and so on)

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Oh Baha’u’llah

Chorus: Am C G Am COh Baha’u’llah, Oh Baha’u’llah, Oh Baha’u’llah Am Dm Am Dm AmBring us together in unity, bring us together as one family.

Am Dm Am E7We are all waves of one sea, we are all leaves of one tree, Am DmWe are all flowers of one garden… Am Dm Am Dm AmBring us together in unity, bring us together as one family.

(Chorus)

Darkness has fallen upon this land, evil tries to force our hand,But united in God together we stand…Bring us together in unity, bring us together as one family.

(Chorus)

We are angels of fire and snow, we see the light and away we go,Spreading the word, no one untold…Bring us together in unity, bring us together as one family.

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One Family by Red Grammer

Light on the horizon, off starboard bowFeel the spirit rising, feel the mighty shoutOh, watch the whole creation turning inside outHe’s making His will made known, the time for peace is now.

Leaders at the table, talkin’ about an end to warWe need more than chess moves, we gotta open, open up the doorOh, and let a little sunlight shine on each and every faceAnd in the light of morning, let them bless the human race, singin’

Chorus: We are one family, we are too close not to let it be

We are sisters and brothers, a coat of many colors, you and me.

Feel the expectation, all the world aroundEveryone is waitin’, to hear the, hear the joyful soundOh, of all the nations singin’, singin’ out in harmonyThere’s a new world in the makin’, won’t you sing along, sing along with me?

(Chorus)

Shout it from the mountain top, sail it on a breezeThe only way we’re gonna have peace is when we come to see

(Chorus)

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One Heart, Ruby Red by Donna Taylor(Jeff Jones Live in Concert, CD)

Chorus:Em Am Em Am Em AmOne heart ruby red. One heart ruby red. One heart ruby red.Em B7 Em AmBeats the heart of man.

Em Am Em AmWalking down the street I met a friend.Em C Am CA friend with skin of golden brown. Em Am Em AmSuffering. Suffering.Em B7 Em AmWith his head a hanging down.

(chorus)

2. Walking down the street I met a friend.A friend with skin of midnight black.Suffering. Suffering.With a heavy burden on his back.(chorus)

3. Walking down the street I met a friend.A friend with skin of snowy white.Suffering. Suffering.Holding up the wall with all his might.(chorus)

4. Walking down the street they all did meet.Three friends with skin of brown and black and white.Softly. Softly.Softly they walked into the night.(chorus)

5. When a friend can meet another friendAnd when for hate there’s love instead‘Neath one cloak of varied hueBeats one heart of ruby red.(chorus)

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One Planet, One People

G EmWe are living a dream of one world Em CHoping that one day we will G Am DLove as we were meant to love G EmWe are living a dream of one world Em CHoping that one day we will G Am Dlive as we were meant to live

G CAs one planet, one people F DPlease God we may achieve it G C Am DOne planet, One people, please …(repeat)

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One Tin SoldierBy Dennis Lambert & Brian Potter

C G Am CListen children to a story that was written long agoF C F G7About a kingdom on a mountain and the valley folk below.C G Am COn the mountain was a treasure buried deep beneath a stoneF C F G7 CAnd the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own.

Chorus:C EmYou can go ahead and hate you neighborF CGo ahead and cheat a friendC EmDo it in the name of heavenF CYou can justify it in the endC EmThere won’t be any trumpets blowingF CCome the judgement day,C FOn the bloody morning afterF COne tin soldier rides away.

So the people of the valley sent a message up the hillAsking for the buried treasure, tons of gold for which they’d kill.Came an answer from the kingdom, “with our brothers we will shareAll the secrets of our mountain, all the riches buried there.

(Chorus)

So the valley cried with anger, mount your horses, draw your swordsAnd they killed the mountain people, so they won their just reward.Now they stand beside the treasure on the mountain dark and redTurned the stone and looked beneath it: “Peace on earth” was all it said.

(Chorus)

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Our New Family(Arise, cassette)

C Am F G C Am F GSo here we are like so many stars up aboveC Am F G C Am F GHow did it start, so many hearts so full of love?

Chorus: F G C AmBaha’u’llah gave us such a gift F G C AmAbdu’l-Baha gave our hearts a lift F G C AmShoghi Effendi made our flight so swift F G C AmWhat did we do to be so blessed? F G F GSo let us pray, night and day F G C AmFirm we’ll stay in the covenant F G C AmYa Baha’u’l-Abha F G CYa Baha’u’l-Abha

So look around, this is your new familyLike a song, our voices will sing in harmony

(Chorus)

So look around, this is your new family.

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Places in the WorldBy Red and Kathy Grammer, Teaching Peace CD

These are places in the world.Some you know, some you don’t.Some you’ll visit, and some you won’t.Some are near and some are far,Some sound exotic like Zanzibar.

Bombay, Cape May, Mandalay, Baffin BayBaghdad, Leningrad, Ashkabad, TrinidadLA, Norway, Paraguay, MontereySingapore, Ecuador, Bangalore, BaltimoreThese are places in the world.

Fiji, Sicily, Nagasaki, TennesseeCairo, Quito, Borneo, IdahoTaiwan, Dijon, Saigon, Teheran,Guatemala, Oklahoma, Argentina, North DakotaThese are places in the world.

Some are new and some are oldSome are hot and some are coldSome are low and some are highSome are wet and some are dryCause these are places in the world.

Glasgow, Oslo, Fresno, XingzaoFalkland, Auckland, Yucatan, DisneylandLibya, Namibia, Romania, PennsylvaniaBora Bora, Walla Walla, Costa Rica, BrataslavaThese are places in the world.

Cracow, Chunchow, Moscow, TocalowDominique, Pike’s Peak, Mozambique, Bitter CreekWarsaw, Moose Jaw, Saskatoon, CameroonHaifa, Mecca, Bethlehem, JerusalemThese are places in the world.

High on a mountain, down on a plainDeep in a jungle in the middle of the rainChildren laugh and children playEverywhere, everyday‘Cause these are places in the world!

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Prefer Your Brother (Ruhi 3)By Wiley Rinaldi

Chorus: F G C AmIt is a blessing to prefer your brother. F G C AmThis is a way to show you care. F G C AmIt is a blessing to prefer your sister. F G C G CYou are richer, the more you share.

C G Am7 CI am thirsty, I am thirsty, Dm G6 C Am7But my brother, he comes first. F Em Dm CSo I offer him the water Dm G CThat will quench his thirst.

(Chorus)

I am hungry, I am hungry,And my sister, she is too.So I give her some of my food,That’s what’s best to do.

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Prince of Peace(Words & Music by Lloyd Haynes, Lift Up Your Voices, Vol. 1, CD)

Chorus: Am G AmThey call Him the Prince of Peace Am G AmThey call Him the Prince of Peace F G F7 GFrom Constantinople to Adrianople Dm E7 AmTo Acca, the prison by the sea

AmThere lived a Man across the ocean Dm E7There lived a Man across the sea

AmHe spoke of love, He spoke of justice Dm E7 AmHe spoke to man of unity

(Chorus)

His teachings spread from king to laymanHis teachings spread to all mankindHis teachings took in all religionsAnd left no helpless soul behind.

(Chorus)

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Prison

AmWhat do you get when you say think for yourself? Prison AmWhat happens when you say pray only to God? Prison.

Chorus: C G F GWhat do you get for proclaiming the Cause F G F Gof the One True God on His glorious Day, hey Am C Am G AmPrison. Forty years of Prison.

What do you get when you say cherish the Truth? Prison.What happens when justice adorns your words? Prison.

(Chorus)

C G F G AmThey put Him in a place where birds fell out of the sky C G F G E E7His neck scarred with chains they left Him there to die F C G AmBut His words transcended the wall of His cell F C G EHe was the Light in the heart of that citadel AmPrison, Oh prison.

What do you get when you say mankind is one? Prison.What happens when you say religions are one? Prison.

(Chorus)

Prison, forty years of prison.

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Proclaim the Greatest Name (Music and lyrics by Dan Seals and John Ford Coley, Lift up your Voice, Vol. 2, CD)

GCome on all you Glory Boys, and hoist your banners high,D EmThe pillars of the light are shining from the Persian sky,

C D G CAnd the people all are waiting to hear the author’s name; G D GCome help us all proclaim the Greatest Name!

And come on all you ladies and let love adorn your face,For now it has been written that you take your rightful place.A bird with only one wing, surely will be lame;Come help us all proclaim the Greatest Name!

Chorus: G C D Em D C D G

Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah, help us all proclaim the Greatest Name!G C D Em D C D GBaha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah, help us all proclaim the Greatest Name!

Come on all you children of the Kingdom raise your voice;For God in all His mercy has given man a choice,And the hearts of desert people surely will see rain;Come help us all proclaim the Greatest Name!

(Chorus)

And come on all you people who’re endowed with gentle souls;For you shall all inherit the earth, the way the story goes,And I will be a traveler who gently fans the flame,And I’ll help you all proclaim the Greatest Name!

(Chorus)

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Progressive RevelationLyrics and Music by Dora Carlyn, Pathway to Paradise CDCAPO BETWEEN 2 AND 3 FRET TO MATCH CD

Am Dm G Am

Blessed are the ones who seek the attributes of Brahman F G Am

And together we all say, “Namaste”Am G Am

“Namaste”, “Namaste”, “Namaste” F G Am………..Dm……….Am………Dm

Blessed are the children of God

Blessed are the ones who seek enlightenmentAnd together we all say, “Om”“Om”, “Om”, “Om”Blessed are the children of God

Blessed are the chosen ones who know there is one GodAnd together we all say, “Shalom”“Shalom”, “Shalom”, “Shalom”Blessed are the children of God

Blessed are the ones who know that Christ died for their sinsAnd together we all say, “Hallelullah”“Hallelullah”, “Hallelullah”, “Hallelullah”Blessed are the children of God

Blessed are the ones who know the brotherhood of manAnd together we all say, “Ensha Allah”“Ensha Allah”, “Ensha Allah”, “Ensha Allah”Blessed are the children of God

Blessed are the ones who entered through the gateAnd together we all say, “Ya’ Aliyyu’l’Ala’ ”“Ya’ Aliyyu’l’Ala’ ”, “Ya’ Aliyyu’l’Ala’ ”, “Ya’ Aliyyu’l’Ala’ ”Blessed are the children of God

Blessed are the ones who unite humanityAnd together we all say, “Ya Baha’u’l-Abha”“Ya Baha’u’l-Abha”, “Ya Baha’u’l-Abha”, “Ya Baha’u’l-Abha”Blessed are the children of God

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Put a Little Love in Your Heart

E A EOoh bop bop, ooh bop bop, ooh bop bop, ooh bop bop

EThink of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand A EPut a little love in your heart. EYou see its getting late, oh please don’t hesitate A EPut a little love in your heart.

Chorus: E B7 E B7And the world will be a better place, and the world will be a better place, B7For you… and me… you just wait… and see…

Take a good look around, And if you’re feeling downPut a little love in your heart.We’re hoping you’ll decide, Kindness will be your guidePut a little love in your heart.

(Chorus)

Another day goes by, And still the children cryPut a little love in your heart.We’re hoping you’ll decide, Kindness will be your guidePut a little love in your heart.

(Chorus)

Put a little love in your heart (repeat as often as desired)

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Queen of Carmel by Jean Murday(Lift Up Your Voices, Vol.2, CD)

G C G Em C D GStanding on the mountain, looking across the bay. G C G Em C D GThe Queen of Carmel reigns, she reigns majestically

Chorus: C D G Em C D GCry out, oh Zion! Cry out to your Lord; C D G Em C D C DCry out, oh Zion; circle ‘round in adoration, C D GCircle ‘round your Lord.

Robed in white and crowned in gold, she stands for unity.Shining on the Throne of God, she lights the Seeker’s way.

(Chorus)

The Promised One has come to Thee Whose glory we acclaim.God will sail His ark on thee as written in the Book of Names.

(Chorus)

Unto God, the Lord of Lords, belongs the kingdom of earth and heaven.Land and sea proclaim this day, the day of revelation.

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See Me Beautiful (Music and lyrics by Red & Kathy Grammer, Teaching Peace, CD)

CSee me beautiful C7Look for the best in me FIt’s what I really am F#And all I want to be CIt may take some time GMay be hard to find G F CSee me beautiful

See me beautifulEach and every dayCould you take a chanceCould you find a wayTo see me shining throughEverything I doSee me beautiful.

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Servants(By Neil Rothfeder, The Laughter of Angels, CD)

Chorus: A DWe are servants of the Glory, we are servants of the Lord,

E AWe are servants of mankind, and we are servants of the world.

A DWe will build a strong foundation, unite the hearts of men E ATogether we will work, ‘cause we are servants to the end

A DThere are signs all around us of destruction and despair

E AThere is strife in the cities and pollution in the air

A DThere is only one solution for the problems facing men

E ALet’s turn to the words of God and be servants to the end

(Chorus)

We see hatred every day, in our schools and on our streetsEven hatred in our music, and hatred on TVLets start breaking through the barriers, extend a peaceful handTogether we will march, ‘cause we are servants to the end

(Chorus)

So put down the pen of malice, pick up the sword of peacePut down the guns of war, let the pain and dying ceaseBe the doctors of revival, and help the souls to mendBe brave and righteous soldiers, be servants to the end

(Chorus)(Chorus)

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Shine Your Light on Me Baha’u’llah

CShine Your light on me, Baha’u’llah CI am over here, Baha’u’llah G7Shine Your light on me, Baha’u’llah CGlorea, glorea

Shine your light on us Baha’u’llahWe are over here, Baha’u’llahShine Your light on us, Baha’u’llahGlorea, Glorea

Help us teach Your Cause, Baha’u’llahHelp us love mankind Baha’u’llahHelp us serve mankind Baha’llahGlorea Glorea

(You can also go around the room and sing a verse for each person’s name)

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Singing WindBy Phyllis Day

D A7The wind is singing in the mountains DAcross the valley and the plain GAnd calling joyous in the islands D A7 DLet love and unity reign

D G DLet love and unity reign D G DLet love and unity reign D G The wind is singing in the mountain D A7 DLet love and unity reign

The crickets crying in the valleyCan’t see the brilliance of the dawnCan’t hear the singing in the mountainsThe Promised One is come.

The Promised One is comeThe Promised One is comeThe wind is singing in the mountainLet love and unity reign.

So let us shout it from the mountainsAnd fill the world with a new songThe wind is singing in the mountainsBaha’u’llah has come.

Baha’u’llah has comeBaha’u’llah has comeThe wind is singing in the mountainsBaha’u’llah has come.

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Siyahamba – Zulu Traditional

Chorus: D G DSiyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos

A DSiyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos D G DSiyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos

A DSiyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos

G DSiyahamba, hamba, Siyahamba, hamba

A7 D D7Siyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos

G DSiyahamba, hamba, Siyahamba, hamba

A7 D Siyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos

We are marching in the light of GodWe are marching in the light of GodWe are marching in the light of GodWe are marching in the light of God

We are marching, marchingWe are marching, marchingWe are marching in the light of God

(Chorus)

We are singing as one familyWe are singing as one familyWe are singing as one familyWe are singing as one family

Siyahamba, hamba, Siyahamba, hambaSiyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhosSiyahamba, hamba, Siyahamba, hambaSiyahamb’ ekukhayen’ kwenkhos

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Spirit of the Lord(We have come to sing praises, CD) CThe Spirit of the Lord is everywhere G CThe Spirit of the Lord is in the air CThe Spirit of the Lord is everywhere C G CEverywhere, everywhere, everywhere

The Spirit makes me want to clap my hands oh LordThe Spirit makes me want to clap my hands oh LordThe Spirit makes me want to clap my hands oh LordEverywhere, everywhere, everywhere

The Spirit makes me want to move my feet oh LordThe Spirit makes me want to move my feet oh Lord The Spirit makes me want to move my feet oh Lord Everywhere, everywhere, everywhere

The Spirit of the Lord is everywhereThe Spirit of the Lord is in the airThe Spirit of the Lord is everywhereEverywhere, everywhere, everywhere

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Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Chorus: D G D A7Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home. D G D A7 DSwing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home.

D G D A7I looked over Jordan and what did I see, coming for to carry me home. D G D A7 DA band of angels coming after me, coming for to carry me home.

If you get to heaven before I do,Tell all my friends that I’m coming, too.

I’m sometimes up and I’m sometimes down,But still my soul is heavenly bound.

I went in the valley one day to pray,My soul got happy and I stayed all day.

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Teaching Peace (Music & lyrics by Red and Kathy Grammer)

Chorus: D ATeaching peace all the world around A A7You and me, every city every town D GOne by one, in our work and in our play G D A DWe are teaching peace by what we do and what we say

D AIts up to us DTo show we care A DReaching out to everybody, everywhere GHeart to heart DFriend to friend E ACircling all around the world and back again

(Chorus)

So take my handAnd come alongIt’s time to sing the world a brand new wongSo sing it loudAnd sing it clearAltogether now so everyone can hear

(Chorus)

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Tell the Truth (Ruhi 3)By Wiley Rinaldi

Chorus: CWhen you tell the truth,

GYou win people’s trust

Always tell the truth C

You must, you must

F CWhen you tell the truth, you’ll never feel ashamed. G CGod will be pleased with you. F CIf you tell a lie, you surely will be blamed,

D7 GAnd maybe lose a fried or two

(Chorus)

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That is How Baha’is Should Be (Ruhi 3)

CI love the Master, G7The Master loves me.

CHe shows me how Baha’is should be. Cmaj7 F D#oTrusting in God faithfully, (D#dim) G7 CThat is how Baha’is should be.

I love the Master,The Master loves me.He shows me how Baha’is should be.Praying for guidance constantly,That is how Baha’is should be.

I love the Master,The Master loves me.He shows me how Baha’is should be.God’s will, not my will, my prayer will be,That is how Baha’is should be.

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This Little Light of Mine(traditional gospel song)

Chorus: GThis little light of mine, Lord, I’m gonna let it shine C GThis little light of mine, Lord, I’m gonna let it shine GThis little light of mine, Lord, I’m gonna let it shine G D G Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

All over the world now, I’m gonna let it shine All over the world now, I’m gonna let it shine All over the world now, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

(Chorus)

Put it under a bushel, ..No! I’m gonna let it shinePut it under a bushel, ..No! I’m gonna let it shinePut it under a bushel, ..No! I’m gonna let it shineLet it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

(Chorus)

You can’t blow my little light out, I’m gonna let it shine You can’t blow my little light out, I’m gonna let it shine You can’t blow my little light out, I’m gonna let it shine Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

(Chorus)

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Toko Zani (Zulu song from Swaziland)

G D7Toko zani nina laba wanki GLe li langa lakukana G D7Toko zani nina laba wanki GLe li langa lakukana C GToko lako la luku Baha D7 GUm lama wah lampa C G Kaday kuday si liendole D7 G D7 GYá Bahá’u’l-Abhá, ti Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá

Rejoice, rejoice for a new day has dawnedThe whole wide world is all one foldRejoice, rejoice for a new day has dawnedThe plan of God has now been toldThe Promised One by the name of BaháCame to bring a new dayLet us be happy, let us sayYá Bahá’u’l-Abhá

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Truthfulness (Ruhi 3)

C G D GTruthfulness is brighter than the light of the sun. C G D GTruthfulness is brighter than the light of the sun C G D GWith truthfulness, O people, beautify your tongues. C G D GWith truthfulness, O people, beautify your tongues.

C G D GHonesty adorns the soul of everyone. C G D GHonesty adorns the soul of everyone. C G D GHonesty is brighter than the light of the sun. C G D GHonesty is brighter than the light of the sun.

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We are Building the Kingdom of God(Eric Dozier)

We are building the kingdom of God, laying foundations for a spiritual world,holding fast to the Covenant of the Almighty One.We are striving day by day, gonna let nothing stand in our way,we are building the Kingdom and nothing can stop us now.

We are joining hand in hand, all across this mighty land,united in spirit and bringing a balm to a sin sick world.We may have to struggle and we may have to cry,but we are assisted by the Concourse on High,we are building the kingdom and nothing can stop us now.

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We Are Soldiers (Soldiers in God’s Army)Adapted from traditional spiritual, Lift Up Your Voice, Vol. 1, CD

E B7Now the Báb blew his trumpet EAnnouncing to the world the time had come A E And like a thief in the night, He came by the Gate, B7 EAnd said He was the Promised One. Oh-h-h-h-h

Chorus: E B7

We are soldiers in God’s army EWe gotta stop and teach the Word for now E AWe gotta hold, we gotta hold up love and unity B7 EWe gotta hold it up until we die.

Baha’u’llah was the prophetHe had the Word that is right for nowAnd when the road got rough and the going got toughHe just stood there and taught anyhow. (Chorus)

Abdu’l-Baha was the ServantHe had the Word that is right for nowAnd when the road got rough and the going got toughHe just stood there and taught anyhow(Chorus)

Shoghi Effendi was the GuardianHe had the Word that is right for nowAnd when the road got rough and the going got toughHe just stood there and taught anyhow(Chorus)

I’m glad I’m a soldierI’ve got the Word that is right for nowAnd when the road gets rough and the going gets toughI’ll just stand there and teach anyhow.(Chorus)

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We Are the People of Bahá (Ruhi 3)By Donna Taylor

DWe are the people of Bahá,

We are the people of Bahá, GWe are the people of, DWe are the people of, A7 DWe are the people of Bahá.

Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá,Yá Bahá’u’l-Abhá,We are the people of,We are the people of,We are the people of Bahá.

Firmly we walk the path of God,Firmly we walk the path of God,Until the very last,We will be steadfast,Firmly we walk the path of God.

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We have come to sing praises(We have come to sing praises, CD)

AWe have come to sing praises to our Lord AWe have come to sing praises to our Lord E A E AAllah’u’abha, Ya Baha’ul’abha E A E AWe have come to sing praises to our Lord

We have come to give honor to our LordWe have come to give honor to our LordAllah’u’abha, Ya Baha’ul’abhaWe have come to give honor to our Lord

We have come to give thanks to our LordWe have come to give thanks to our LordAllah’u’abha, Ya Baha’ul’abhaWe have come to give thanks to our Lord

We have come to sing praises to our LordWe have come to sing praises to our LordAllah’u’abha, Ya Baha’ul’abhaWe have come to sing praises to our Lord

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We Shall Overcome

C F C F CWe shall overcome, we shall overcome, F G7 Am D GWe shall overcome some day.F-G C F Em F G G7 AmOh, deep in my heart, I do believe C F C G7 CWe shall overcome some day.

2. We’ll walk hand in hand…

3. We shall live in peace…

4. We shall all be free…

5. We are not afraid…

6. The Lord will see us through…

7. We are not alone…

8. The whole wide world around…

9. The truth will make us free…

10. We shall overcome…

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Who is the Prophet of God for TodayBy Saul Accouche

Who is the Prophet of God for today

Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah

Who told the world all religions are one

Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah

Chorus:

Baha’u’llah came for all mankind

He brought us love and peace of mind

He said man should live as one

There is no place for us to run

Who brought this Message of love to mankindBaha’u’llah, Baha’u’llahWho said that justice was best in His sightBaha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah

(Chorus)

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With Two Wings (Music and lyrics by Red & Kathy Grammer, Teaching Peace, CD)

Chorus: CWith two wings, we can soar through the air G CWith two wings, we can go most anywhereC FWith two wings, we can sail through the sky C G CWith two wings, we can fly

(Repeat Chorus) G C

Male voices: I am one wing, father and brother G C

By myself, all I can do is flutter F CI’m only one wing, I need the other G CFor the Dove of Peace to fly

Female voices: I am one wing, sister and motherBy myself all I can do is flutterI’m only one wing, I need the otherFor the Dove of Peace to fly.

(Chorus)

Female voices: I am one voiceMale voices: I am anotherFemale voices: I’m half of the worldMale voices: And I am the otherAll voices: When we learn to work together

Then the Dove of Peace will fly

(Chorus)

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Would You Give Your Life to Baha’u’llah by Joannie Lincoln(Lift Up Your Voices, Vol. 2, CD)

Am Am-Em AmWould you give your heart… to Baha’u’llah?Am EmWould you give your heart… to Baha’u’llah?Em Am G Am EmWould you be a flame of fire, a river of life, Am-Em AmGive your heart (give your heart) to Baha’u’llah?

Yes, I’d give my heart to Baha’u’llah.Yes, I’d give my heart to Baha’u’llah.I’d be a flame of fire, a river of life,Give my heart (give my heart) to Baha’u’llah.

Would you teach the Cause of Baha’u’llah?Would you teach the Cause of Baha’u’llah?Would you teach your brothers and sisters, your fellow man,Teach the Cause (teach the Cause) of Bahau’llah?

Yes, I’d teach the Cause of Baha’u’llah.Yes, I’d teach the Cause of Baha’u’llah.I’d teach my brothers and sisters, my fellow man,Teach the Cause (teach the Cause) of Baha’u’llah.

Would your give your life for Baha’u’llah?Would your give your life for Baha’u’llah?Would you give your earthly possessions, your worldly desires,Your whole life (your whole life) for Baha’u’llah?

Yes, I’d give my life for Baha’u’llah.Yes, I’d give my life for Baha’u’llah.I’d give my earthly possessions, my worldly desires,My whole life (my whole life) for Baha’u’llah.

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II. BAHÁ’Í QUOTES AND PRAYERS

Ala homa

Al-laa-home-ma, Yaa Sobe-Boo-Hone, Yaa Ghoed-doos(O my God lauded art Thou, O Thou to Whom praise is due, O Thou the sanctified One)

Ya Han-nunoe Yaa Man-nun(O Thou the Sanctified One, O Thou the Hallowed One)

Al-laa-home-ma, Yaa Sobe-Boo-Hone, Yaa Ghoed-doos(O my God lauded art Thou, O Thou to Whom praise is due, O Thou the sanctified One)

Ya Han-nunoe Yaa Man-nun(O Thou the Sanctified One, O Thou the Hallowed One)

Far-re-ge La-naa Bel Faz-leh Val Eh-sun(Remove our difficulties through Thy Bounty & Beneficence)

En-na-ka Rah-maa Noen Man-nun(Thou verily art the Merciful & Hallowed)

En-na-ka Rah-maa Noen Man-nun(Thou verily art the Merciful & Hallowed)

Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah

Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah, Baha’u’llah

Beautify your tongues(Baha’u’llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, CXXXVI, p.297)

ABeautify your tonguesO people with truthfulnessAnd adorn your souls… with the ornament of honesty

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Blessed is the Spot(Baha’u’llah, Baha’i Prayers, p. iii)

A Amaj7 A7 DBlessed is the spot, and the house, and the place, Dm AAnd the city, and the heart, and the mountain, A Amaj7 A7And the refuge, and the cave, and the valley, D DmAnd the land, and the sea, and the island, A E AAnd the meadow, where mention of God hath been made E AAnd His praise glorified.

Let your heart burn… (words by Abdu’l-Baha, lyrics by Alex Zogarov)

Do not, do not be contentWith showing friendship in words aloneLet your heart burnLet your heart burn with loving kindnessLoving kindnessFor all……..Loving kindness for all…..All who may cross your pathAll who may cross your path

God Grant that the Light of Unity(Baha’u’llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah, p.11)

God grant that the light of unity may envelope the whole earth,and that the seal “The kingdom is God’s” may be stamped upon brow of all its peoples.

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God is sufficient unto me…(Attributed to Baha’u’llah in The Dawn-Breakers by Shoghi Effendi, p. 631)

God is sufficient unto me; He verily is the All-sufficing!

In Him let the trusting trust. In Him let the trusting trust.

Hollow Read Prayer by George Townsend

A G AO God! Make me a hollow reed

GmFrom which the pith of self hath been blown

G D G DSo that I may become a clear channel

C F EThrough which Thy love may flow to others

Like unto a pearl (listen & repeat)(Words by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, on CD Love all the World by Tim Urbonya)

English A He is God. Oh God, My God. (He is God. Oh God, My God.) A E ABestow upon me a pure heart (Bestow upon me a pure heart) A E Alike unto a pearl (like unto a pearl)

Spanish:El es Dios. O Dios, mi Dios. (El es Dios. O Dios, mi Dios.)Concedeme un corazon puro (Concedeme un corazon puro)como una perla. (como una perla.)

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Love Me That I May Love Thee(Baha’u’llah, Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah, #5, p.4)

(Repeat 4 times, going up each time)

A DLove Me that I may love thee E AIf thou lovest Me not A DMy Love can in no wise reach thee E AKnow this O servant!

May you become as the waves of one sea … (‘Abdu’l-Baha, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 213-215Music by Joe Crone, on CD Immerse Yourselves… Prayers and Writings for the Young at Heart)

C F G C F GMay you become as the waves of one sea, C F G C F G stars of the same heaven, C F G C F Gfruits adorning the same tree, C F G C F Groses of one garden F G C Amin order that through you the oneness of humanity F G C F Gmay establish its temple in the world of mankind…

My calamity is My providenceWords by Baha’u’llah, Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah, part I. #51, p. 15.Music by Rob Allan

My calamity is My providence,outwardly it is fire and vengeance,but inwardly it is light and mercy.Hasten thereunto that thou mayest becomean eternal light and an immortal spirit.This is My command unto thee,do thou observe it

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O Essence of Negligence Words by Baha’u’llah, Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah, Part II., #16, p. 26-27Music by Rob Allan

Dm Am Dm AmO Essence of Negligence! O Essence of Negligence!Dm Am Dm AmMyriads of mystic tongues find utterance in one speech, Dm Am Dm Amand myriads of hidden mysteries are revealed in a single melody; Dm Am Dmyet, alas, there is no ear to hear, nor heart to understand.

O God! Educate these children.(Abdu’l-Baha, Baha’i Prayers, p. 35-36).

D A7O God! Educate these children.

D A7These children are the plants of Thine orchard,

G D G DThe flowers of Thy meadow, the roses of Thy garden.

DLet Thy rain fall upon them;

D G A7Let the Sun of Reality shine upon them with Thy love.

D A7 DLet Thy breeze refresh them in order that they may be trained,

D G D G A7Grow and develop, and appear in the utmost beauty.

G D G A7 DThou art the Giver. Thou are the Compassionate!

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O God, Guide Me! (English) Prayer by Abdu’l-Baha, Music by Rob Allan

A B A EO God, guide me,

A B A EProtect me, make of me

Abm Ab F# A B A BA shining lamp and a brilliant star.

A B C#mThou art the Mighty

C#m7 A EAnd the Powerful.

O God, Guide me! (Spanish)

O Dios, guiame!Protejeme, illumina la lampara de mi corazonY haz de meUna estrella brillianteTu eres el Fuerte y el Poderoso.

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O God, my God, My Beloved(Attributed to the Bab by Nabil, The Dawn-Breakers, p. 30)

O God, my God, my Beloved, my heart's Desire (2x, no instruments)O God, my God, my Beloved, my heart's Desire (2x, slow beat)O God, my God, my Beloved, my heart's Desire (2x, fast beat)

O God! Refresh and Gladden My Spirit by Abdu’l-Baha

O God! Refresh and gladden my spirit.Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hand.Thou art my Guide and my Refuge.I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved;I will be a happy and joyful being.O God! I will no longer be full of anxiety, Nor will I let trouble harass me.I will not dwell on the unpleasant things of life.

O God! Thou art more friend to me than I am to myself.I dedicate myself to Thee, O Lord.

-- Abdu’l-Baha

Oh Lord, My God

O Lord, my God (echo), Open Thou the door (echo)Prepare the means (echo), Make safe the path and pave the way. (everyone)For verily Thou art (echo) The Help in Peril (echo)The Self-Subsisting (echo), Ya Baha’u’l-Abha. (echo)

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O My Servant! Free thyself… Adapted from Hidden words of Baha’u’llah, part II. #40, #39, #41, p. 36. Music by Ravi Shankar. Choral Arrangement by Tom Price. From “On Wings of the Soul”, 3rd Edition, 1994. Compiled and edited by Elaine Merrill Losey, Baha’i National Center, Seoul, Korea.

Free thyself from the fetters of this world.Loose thy soul from the prison of self.Seize thy chance. Seize thy chance.O……… My Servant!Didst thou behold a sovereignty immortal,Thou wouldst strive to pass from this world.Fleeting world. Fleeting world.O……….My Servant!Ah…………Be not content with the ease of a passing day,Be not deprived of everlasting rest.Trade not the garden of eternal delightFor the dustheap of a mortal world.Up from thy prison ascend unto glory.Up from thy prison ascend unto glory.And from thy mortal cage wing thy flight.O……….My Servant.

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O Son of Being! Make mention of Me Words by Baha’u’llah, The Hidden Words, Arabic #43,Music by Joe Crone, Immerse Yourselves… Prayers and Writings for the Young at Heart, CD

CO Son of Being! (O Son of Being!) Make mention of Me on My earth,

F Cthat in My heaven I may remember thee,

F C Gthus shall Mine eyes and thine be solaced.

O Son of Man! Rejoice…Words by Baha’u’llah, Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah, Part I., #36, #35, p. 12Music by Rob Allan

G D C D- Dsus4O Son of Man!G D C D Dsus4 G D C-D-Dsus4Rejoice in the Gladness of thine heart, that thou mayest beG D C D-Dsus4 G D C-DWorthy to meet Me and to mirror forth (and to mirror forth)Dsus4 G D-C-D-Dsus4My Beauty.

Bm A-GO Son of Man!D D ASorrow not save that thou art far from Us!Bm G A GRejoice not save that thou art drawing near…

And returning unto Us.

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O Son of Spirit! My first council… Words by Baha’u’llah, Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah, part I, #1, p. 3.Music by Joe Crone, Immerse Yourselves… Prayers and Writings for the Young at Heart, CD

C G Dm7 GO Son of Spirit! My first council is this:

Dm7 C Dm7 CPossess a pure, kindly and radiant heart, Dm7 G Dm7that thine may be a sovereignty ancient,

G Cimperishable, and ever-lasting.

Remover of Difficulties Words by the Báb, Bahá’í Prayers, p. 28.

A A -- EIs there any Remover of difficulties save God?

A DSay: Praised be God! He is God! AAll are His servants, E Aand all abide by His bidding!

Say: God Sufficeth… Words by the Báb, Bahá’í Prayers, p. 29.

A ESay: God sufficeth all things above all things, A E A D--Eand nothing in the heavens or in the earth but God sufficeth. A D A A--E----AVerily, He is in Himself, the Knower, the Sustainer, the Omnipotent.

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Sobe Boo Hone

Sobe Boo Hone Ghod doos-sone(O Thou to Whom praise is due) (O Thou the sanctified One)

Rab-ba-Naa Va Rab-bal Ma-laa Eek-ka-the Val-rooh(Our God and the God of angels and the spirits)

Soon Will All That Dwell On Earth

Soon will all that dwell on earth (echo)Be enlisted under these banners (echo)Soon will all that dwell on earth (echo)Be enlisted under these banners (echo)Ya Baha-u’l-Abha (echo) (4 times)

Strive that your actions may be beautiful prayersWords from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, p. 81.Music by Joe Crone, Immerse Yourselves… Prayers and Writings for the Young at Heart, CD

C Dm7 C GStrive that your actions day by day may be beautiful prayers.

C Dm7 C GTurn towards God and seek always to do that which is right and noble.

Dm7 G C Am Dm7 G C Am Dm7 G7 C AmEnrich the poor, raise the fallen, comfort the sorrowful,

Am Dm7 G Dm7bring healing to the sick, reassure the fearful, rescue the oppressed,

G Dm7 Gbring hope to the hopeless, shelter the destitute!

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Throbbing Artery

(Intro: C G Am C G Am)

Am G Be thou as a throbbing artery Am G AmPulsating in the body Am G Am G AmOf the entire creation (of the entire creation)

Am G AmThat through the heat generated G Am G AmBy this motion there may appear Am G AmThat which will quicken the hearts G Am G AmOf those who hesitate (of those who hesitate)

Thy name is my healing… Words by the Bahá’u’lláh, Baha’i Prayers, p. 87.

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 succorIn both this world and the world to come.Thou, verily, art the All-Bountiful, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

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To be a Baha’iWords by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, in Baha’u’llah and the New Era by J. Esslemont. P.71Music by Joe Crone, Immerse Yourselves… Prayers and Writings for the Young at Heart, CD

C Dm7 GTo be a Baha’i simply means to love all the world;

C Dm7 Gto love humanity and try to serve it;

C Dm7 G C Dm7 Cto work for universal peace and universal brotherhood.

TruthfulnessWords by Bahá’u’lláh, cited by Shoghi Effendi, The Advent of Divine Justice, p. 26; lyrics by Alex Zogarov

Truthfulness is the foundation of all human virtuesTruthfulness is the foundation of all human virtues

Unity Prayer Words by the Bahá’u’lláh, Baha’i Prayers, p. 204.

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.

Ya Bahá’u’l Abhá

Em A Em Em A EmYaa Baha’u’l Abha Yaa Ali-yol A-laa(O Baha’u’l-Abha) (O the Exalted One, O Glorified One)

(meaning the Bab)

Em A Em C C D EmYaa Baha’u’l Abha Yaa Ali-yol A-laa

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CD’s with songs used aboveAriseImmerse Yourselves: Prayers &Writings for the Young at Heart, Joe Crone,Love all the World by Tim UrbonyaLift Up Your Voice, Vol. 1Lift Up Your Voice, Vol. 2Lift Up Your Voice, Vol. 3Teaching Peace, Red and Kathy GrammerWe have come to sing praisesThe Laughter of Angels, Rothfeder“Fruits of the Spirit, Louhelen Baha’I School, 2001Jeff Jones Live in ConcertLive at Green Lake, by Eric Dozier & Friends, One Human family Workshop ChoirSharing Circles Songs for Kids, by Anise Khoshmashrab, Nagmeh Hatami and Nima

Ferdowsi

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