# Compilation of Baha'i Songs: Baha'i Song Book *Exported from [Holy-Writings.com](https://www.holy-writings.com/) on 2026-06-19 — 1 clipping.* --- > Table of Contents > > > I. From the Bahá'í Writings > > > Blessed Is The Spot 1 > Love Me That I May Love Thee1 > O God, Guide Me1 > Remover of Difficulties1 > O God Educate These Children2 > Arabic Remover of Difficulties2 > To Teach is to Learn2 > > > > II. Praise of God and Bahá'u'lláh > > > Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh3 > Tabarsi Theme Song3 > Have You Heard of Bahá'u'lláh?3 > Shine Your Light4 > Gonna Tell The World5 > Did You Ever Wonder?6 > Sing a New Song7 > Once Was a Man8 > The Prince of Peace8 > > > III. Bahá'í Holy Days > > > Ayyam-i-ha Is Here9 > The Ayyamn-i-Ha Song10 > Bahá'u'lláh's Birthday11 > Naw Ruz11 > > > IV. Attributes > > > Courtesy12 > Happiness12 > Equality13 > Obedience14 > Truthfulness15 > Patience16 > Love Your Neighbors17 > > > V. Love, Peace, Unity > > > Get Together18 > Fellowship, Fellowship19 > Flowers of God's Garden20 > Good Neighbors21 > A Plea For One World21 > Hawaiian Unity Song22 > Love, Love, Love22 > Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream 23 > Let There Be Peace on Earth24 > World Citizen24 > Oh What aa Beautiful World25 > It's a Small World25 > Building Bridges26 > What Mankind Has to Learn27 > The Rose28 > O Bahá'u'lláh28 > God Is One29 > Magic Penny30 > Queen of Carmel30 > Peace31 > Loving Hands32 > > > VI. General > > > Blessed Beauty33 > Blowing in The Wind34 > Khanum35 > One Heart Ruby Red36 > Time Is a One Time Thing37 > Here I Am38 > Bemba Song39 > A Robin's Song40 > God Is Sufficient Unto Me41 > Sunshine42 > We are Children of The Half Light43 > Soy Bahá'í43 > The Wind Is Singing In The Mountains44 > Hoy Es El Dia44 > Zulu Song45 > The Kingdoms of God46 > The Three Wives of Abraham47 > Will You Look Now My Friend48 > What Color is God's Skin?49 > Through The Year50 > Seek and You Shall Find51 > Hawaiian Farewell51 > > > VII. Teaching Inspiration > > > Soon Will All That Dwell52 > Cool Water For a Thirsty Land52 > Would You Give Your Heart53 > Gonna Sing My Lord53 > The Garden54 > Bahá'í Pioneering Song54 > Look at Me, Follow Me55 > We Are the People of Baha56 > Marching To The Kingdom57 > We Shall Not Fail58 > The Greatest Name58 > Each One Teach One60 > > > VIII. Sweet Favorites > > > Bahá'í School61 > Good Morning Sun61 > Consultation Means Finding Out62 > Come and Sing62 > Eskimo Hunting Song62 > Father Abraham63 > Hoonah Lullaby63 > God Loves The Best of Us64 > Here's a Song64 > Amazing Grace65 > Navajo Lullaby66 > Skid a Marink67 > I Saw a Bird's Nest67 > > > > > > > I. From the Bahá'í Writings > > > > > > BLESSED IS THE SPOT P.1 > > > 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. > > > Bahá'u'lláh > > > > Love Me That I May Love Thee > > > O son of being, > > Love me, that I may love Thee. > > If thou lovest me not, > > My love can in no wise reach Thee. > > Know this, O servant. > > > Bahá'u'lláh > > > > O God, Guide Me > > > O God, guide me, protect me, > > illumine the lamp of my heart, > > and make me brilliant star. > > Thou art the Mighty and Powerful. > > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá > > > > Remover Of Difficulties > > > 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! > > Báb > > > > > > O God Educate These Children > P.2 > > > O God! Educate these children. > > These children are the plants > > of thine orchard, > > the flowers of Thy meadow, > > the roses of Thy garden. > > Let Thy rain fall upon them; > > let the Sun of Reality > > shine upon them with Thy love. > > Let Thy breeze refresh them > > in order that they may be trained, > > grow and develop, and appear > > in the utmost beauty. > > Thou art the Giver. > > Thou art the Compassionate. > > -'Abdu'l-Bahá > > > > Arabic Remover of Difficulties > > > HAL MEN MO FAR-RAJINN > > GHAIR-ULLAH > > QUOL SUB HAN ALLAH, HOVALLAH > > KUL-LUN EBADAN LA-HOU > > VA KUL-LUN BE AMR-REHI > > QAIM-MOUN > > -Báb > > > > To Teach Is To Learn > > > To teach is to learn, to learn is to work, > > To work is to serve, to serve is to love, > > To love is to sacrifice, to sacrifice is to die, > > To die is to live, to live is to strive, > > To strive is to rise above all earthly > > Limitations and enter the eternal realm. > > > -'Abdu'l-Bahá > > > > > > II. Praise of Bahá'u'lláh > > > > > > > Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh P.3 > > > Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh > > Baha, Bahá'u'lláh > > The Glory of God... > > The Lord of Hosts... > > The Prince of Peace... > > The Spirit of Truth... > > Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh... > > > Tabarsi Theme Song > > > SO-BO-HON > > QU-DU-SON > > RA-BE-NA, VA RAB-BEL > > MA-LA EH-KA-TE VAL-RUH > > > > (The Most Luminous, The Most Holy, > > our God of the Angels and the Spirit) > > > Have You Heard of Bahá'u'lláh? > > > > Have You Heard of Bahá'u'lláh, > > Have You Heard of Bahá'u'lláh, > > Have You Heard of Bahá'u'lláh, > > > > I have heard the glad tidings > > And I will tell you of Bahá'u'lláh. > > > > > Shine Your Light? > P.4 > > CHORUS: > > Shine your light on me, Bahá'u'lláh, > > I am over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Shine your light on me, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > > Shine your light on us, Bahá'u'lláh > > We are over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Shine your light on us, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > > Teach us how to pray, Bahá'u'lláh > > We are over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Teach us how to pray, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > > Help us teach Your Cause, Bahá'u'lláh > > We are over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Help us teach Your Cause, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > > Give us peace on earth, Bahá'u'lláh > > We are over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Give us peace on earth, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > Shine your light on us, Bahá'u'lláh > > We are over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Shine your light on us, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > > > Shine your light on me, Bahá'u'lláh > > I am over here, Bahá'u'lláh, > > Shine your light on me, Bahá'u'lláh > > Glory aye, glory aye. > > Glory aye, glory aye > > Glory aye, glory aye > > > Gonna Tell The World? > P.5 > > > Gonna tell the world about Bahá'u'lláh, > > Gonna tell the world about Bahá'u'lláh, > > Gonna tell the world about Bahá'u'lláh, > > The Glory of God > > > Come with me to tell the world about > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > Because the whole world needs > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > > Gonna serve mankind for > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > Gonna shout loud and clear about > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > > Gonna spread glad tidings of > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > And no one's gonna stop > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > Gonna follow in the footsteps of > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > Everyone is waiting for > > Bahá'u'lláh (3) > > The Glory of God > > > Did You Ever Wonder? > P.6 > > > Did you ever wonder > > Why God sent us Bahá'u'lláh? > > Did you ever wonder? > > > Love is the answer > > Love holds the universe together, > > Love is the answer. > > > Did you ever wonder > > Why God made all men brothers? > > Did you ever wonder? > > > Love is the answer > > Love holds the hearts of men together, > > Love is the answer. > > > Did you ever wonder > > Why can we teach the Cause of God? > > Did you ever wonder? > > > Love is the answer > > Love holds the universe together, > > Love is the answer. > > > Did you ever wonder > > Why God gave us mothers and fathers? > > Did you ever wonder? > > > Love is the answer > > Love holds the family together, > > Love is the answer. > > > > Did you ever wonder > > Why God sent us Bahá'u'lláh? > > Did you ever wonder? > > > > Love is the answer > > Love holds the universe together, > > Love is the answer. > > > > Sing A New Song? > P.7 > > > Sing a new song > > A new day is dawning, > > Sing a new song > > The promised one is come. > > Waken the world with songs > > Of your rejoicing > > Sing a new song > > Bahá'u'lláh is come. > > Long the world in sorrow waited > > Now the dawn of light is here > > Sing a new song > > An set the world rejoicing > > Sing a new song > > Bahá'u'lláh is come > > > > Waken the birds > > To join in exaltation > > Waken the winds > > To shout it to the world > > Waken the sun to shine > > Throughout the nations > > Waken mankind > > Bahá'u'lláh is here. > > Now the light of God is shining, > > Waken mankind from its sleep. > > Sing a new song > > And set the world rejoicing > > Sing a new song, > > Bahá'u'lláh is here. > > > > Once Was A Man? > P.8 > > > > Once was a man who told a story, > > Once was a man who told a story, > > Once was a man who told a story, > > To all mankind. > > > > He told a story of love, > > Told a story of life, > > Told a story to all who lived, > > Told it to my heart. > > > > He lives in the minds of men, > > Lives in the hearts of all, > > Lives to teach the word of love, > > He's Bahá'u'lláh. > > > The Prince of Peace > > > They called Him the Prince of Peace, > > They called Him the Prince of Peace, > > From Constantinople to Adrianople, > > To Akka the prison by the sea. > > > There lived a man across the ocean, > > There lived a man across the sea, > > He spoke of love, He spoke of justice, > > He spoke to man of unity. > > > His light is shining forth in all His Glory, > > His light is shining for all to see. > > It's covered the earth, > > Given it new birth, > > His light is shining forth for you and me. > > > His teachings spread from kings to laymen, > > His teachings spread to all mankind. > > His teachings took on all religions, > > And left no helpless soul behind. > > > > > > > III. Bahá'í Holy Days > > > > > Ayyam-i-ha Is Here? > P.9 > > > Ayyam-i-ha Is gift of God > > A time for young and old > > A time for joy, a time for fun > > A time for each and everyone. > > > Ring out, sing out > > The glad, glad cheer > > Join in, be happy > > Ayyam-i-ha is here. > > > Ayyam-i-ha don't forget > > A n ailing friend, an injured pet > > A time to give, a time to care > > When we have happiness to share > > > Ring out, sing out > > The glad, glad cheer > > Join in, be happy > > Ayyam-i-ha is here. > > > Ring out, sing out > > The glad, glad cheer > > Join in, be happy > > Ayyam-i-ha is here. > > > Ayyam-i-ha especially, > > A time for friends and family > > So make that call, or write that note > > Or send a poem that you wrote. > > > Ring out, sing out > > The glad, glad cheer > > Join in, be happy > > Ayyam-i-ha is here. > > > The Ayyam-i-ha Song > P.10 > > > I will buy you a present, > > You will bake me a pie > > Then we'll open the presents, > > And all get starry eyed. > > Then we'll stand around the ring > > All holding hands > > For Ayyam-i-ha's the gift of God to man. > > > I will bake some cookies, > > You will paint them bright > > To celebrate springs coming, > > To melt the snow and ice, > > Then we'll stand around the ring > > All holding hands > > For Ayyam-i-ha's the gift of God to man. > > > Ayyam-i-ha's the gift of God to man, > > And in the spirit of His giving > > We try to understand > > Ayyam-i-ha's the gift of God to man. > > Then we'll stand around the ring > > All holding hands > > For Ayyam-i-ha's the gift of God to man. > > > > Ayyam-i-ha's the gift of God to man > > And in the spirit of His giving > > We try to understand > > Ayyam-i-ha the gift of God to man. > > > > > Bahá'u'lláh's Birthday > P.11 > > > Do you know what day we remember > > On the twelfth day of November? > > We give thanks to the land of Ta. > > For giving us Bahá'u'lláh. > > Ring the bells and sound the horns! > > This is the day when He was born. > > > Naw-Ruz > > > Naw-Ruz is the time of year > > When our hearts are filled with cheer. > > Children from both far and near, > > Wish each one a happy New Year. > > So we all unite and sing, > > Songs of joy and love we bring, > > All together spread the word, > > 'round the world it shall be heard > > > > > > > > IV. Attributes > > > > > > Courtesy > P.12 > > > If the day should feel cloudy and gloomy > > And there seems to be nothing to do, > > Help a friend. Tell your mother you love her, > > And your soul will feel shiny and new. > > > Chorus: > > Courtesy seems to be > > that I make sure that you're happy > > Before I take care of me. > > > Are you glad? are you happy? > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá asked the friends every day. > > He wanted all of our hearts to be happy, > > Courtesy makes us feel that way. > > > Chorus > > > > Say "please", "you're welcome" > > and "thank you" > > "May I do something for you today?" > > Bring smiles to the people we talk to > > That those words become easy to say. > > > Chorus > > > Saying prayers during Feast is so special, > > We feel that the Master is so near, > > Now he loves us to serve one another > > With hearts full of kindness and cheer. > > > Happiness > > > Happiness runs in circular motion, > > Floating like a little boat on the sea, > > Everybody is a part of everything anyway, > > You can be part if you set yourself free. > > > Equality > P.13 > > > Men and women it's plain to see > > Are the soaring wings of humanity. > > And when those wings begin to fly > > To an equal degree, > > Mankind comes to maturity. > > So let us everyone teach our > > Children of unity, > > To love everyone with equality, > > > Chorus: > > La la la, la la la, la la la la la la, > > La la la, la la la, la la la la la la, > > Black or white, red or tan, > > Lord a person is recognized in every land. > > It's time we recognized the perversity > > Of hating people by heredity. > > So let us everyone teach our > > Children of Unity. > > To love everyone with equality > > > Chorus > > > Let's open our eyes, and open our ears, > > Or we're not gonna make it > > Through another year. > > People of all Faiths and nationalities, > > From land to land, and sea to sea... > > So let us everyone teach our > > Children of Unity. > > To love everyone with equality. > > > La la la, la la la, la la la la la la, > > La la la, la la la, la la la la la la, > > La la la la la la, > > La la la la la la. > > > Obedience > P.14 > > > The clouds of tests are gathering near, > > We can hear the thunder roaring, > > The storm of chaos breaks on our land. > > Let us turn our souls to God, > > Be obedient and steadfast, > > United, not divided we stand. > > > Chorus: > > Be strong, be vigilant. You'll be rewarded. > > Be strong, be vigilant. You'll be rewarded > > > Let's remember who we are, > > The eyes of so many are upon us. > > Let us grow, serve, love and obey, > > For by living Bahá'í lives > > We bring hope instead of happiness > > To a world full of crumbling and decay. > > > Chorus > > > > As the world around us falls, > > Blind friends are stopped by walls, > > Let us lead them to the light of truth. > > To be strong, obey the laws. > > Let us build a better world. > > It really must be done by the youth. > > > Chorus > > > Truthfulness P.15 > > > Telling the truth can be easy, > > When grandma asks, > > "Would you like yogurt to eat?" > > It's easy to say, "Yes, yes, yes!" > > And know it's the truth. > > > Chorus: > > Truthfulness makes us strong. > > Our hearts and our souls grow like giants. > > Telling the truth can seem kind of scary, > > Bahá'u'lláh tells us it' necessary > > To always tell the truth. > > > Telling the truth can be hard. > > When mother says, > > "Did you lose your brand new shoe?" > > It's hard to say "Yes, yes, yes". > > When it's the truth. > > > Chorus > > Telling the truth can be scary, > > It's hard to tell people > > You've done something wrong. > > But parents are happy > > When children tell the truth. > > > Patience > P.16 > > > A rock is patient. > > It sits through lightning, snow and grime, > > Rocks don't complain, > > They take the time to change. > > A rock is patient. > > > A plant is patient. > > The seed grows when the time's right just right, > > It know's the day's for the sun, > > The night's for rest. > > A plant is patient. > > > A cow is patient > > She stands all day to chew and eat, > > She gives us milk in cold and heat and rain. > > A cow is patient. > > > Sometimes I'm patient, > > When people ask I stop and wait, > > Sometimes it's hard but it feels great to know, > > I can be patient. > > > > The Master was patient, > > He did what God asked Him to, > > I hope I grow up like 'Abdu'l-Bahá > > For He was patient. > > > > > > > > > V. > Love, Peace, Unity > > > > > > Love Your Neighbors and Friends > P.17 > > > Love your neighbors and friends, > > That's the word that God sends, > > For a world of unity, > > Love your neighbors and friends. > > > I'm Bahá'u'lláh's child > > He has taught me to love > > All the children around the world. > > I'm Bahá'u'lláh's child. > > > There's a faith filled with love, > > Joy and happiness too. > > All Bahá'ís around the world, > > Give this friendship to you. > > > Ya Baha'u'-l-Abha! > > Ya Baha'u'-l-Abha! > > Sing you children around the world. > > Ya Baha'u'-l-Abha! > > > Get Together > P.18 > > > > Chorus: > > Come on people now, > > Smile on your brother > > Everybody get together > > Try to love one another right now. > > > > Love is but a song we sing > > Fear is the way we die > > You can make the mountains ring > > Or make the angels cry > > Though the bird is on the wing > > You may not know why. > > > > Chorus: > > > > Some people may go > > Hate will surely pass > > When the one who left us here > > Returns for us at last > > We are but in moments of life > > Fading on the grass. > > > > Chorus: > > > > If you hear the song I sing > > You will understand > > You hold the key to love and fear > > All in your trembling hand > > Just one key unlocks them both > > It's there at your command. > > > > Chorus: > > > Fellowship > P.19 > > > > Long time ago in Mazinderan > > So the Dawnbreakers say, > > Manifestation of God was born, > > Bringing the promised day. > > > > He sing a song to all mankind, > > All the mountains they ring, > > See all the people laughing with > joy, > > This is the song that they sing: > > > > Chorus: > > Fellowship, Fellowship, > > Love, Love, Unity, > > All the people are one > > Man is a member of just one family > > The age of peace has begun. > > > > Mulla Husayn went down to Shiraz, > > To find the Point of Bayan > > Say, Mulla Husayn go tell all the people > > The Prophet He speak again, and He say: > > > > Chorus: > > > > The Shah thought he would put out the light, > > But our Lord from Iran say > > "Shah what a foolish man you be -- > > "My Teaching has only begun!" > > > > Chorus: > > > > The Master say we should always be happy > > Laughing and singing so > > I want you should all join in the refrain > > By now you should know how it goes. > > And we sing: > > > > Chorus: (TWICE) > > > > > > Flowers of God's Garden > P.20 > > > > We are Flowers of God's garden, > > Bright as the morning sun, fresh as the dawn > > Lovely in differences, varied in loveliness, > > We are the flowers of humanity. > > > > I am a black rose, dark, exotic, > > Poignant in beauty, fragrant as the night. > > God has entrusted me with Joy and mystery, > > We are the Flowers of humanity. > > > > I am a red rose, sweet and lovely, > > Gay as a bird on a bright, summer day, > > Singing a song of God, where'ere I wander > > We are Flowers of humanity. > > > > I am a white rose, gleaming, shining, > > Sparkling like snow on the mountainside. > > Restless as whitecaps flung > > By the oceans breeze, > > We are the Flowers of humanity. > > > > Brown is my color, rich and glowing, > > Full of the warmth of God's sweet love, > > Heir to all nations, grandeur my destiny, > > We are the Flowers of humanity. > > > > We are the Flowers of God's garden, > > Bright as the morning sun, fresh as the dawn > > Lovely in differences, varied in loveliness, > > We are the Flowers of humanity. > > > > Good Neighbors > P.21 > > > Chorus: > > Good neighbors come in all colors > > Red, black, yellow and tan, > > Our outsides may be different > > But we belong to the family of man. > > > > When my doorbell starts to ring, > > I can't see the person's skin > > Even if he had bright blue skin > > I'd welcome him right in. > > > > Chorus > > > > When my neighbor starts to cry > > It hurts him and that hurts I > > Even if he had orange eyes > > It hurts him when he cries. > > > > Chorus > > > > When my neighbor wants to share, > > Joy and happiness everywhere > > Even if had purple hair > > I wouldn't even care. > > > > Chorus > > > > A Plea For One World > P.21 > > > > A plea for one world > > Is heard in many different lands, > > This is a plea for a world > > That is hungry for peace > > Let all men come together, > > Let all men live together, > > Happy in all kinds of weather > > Singing a song of peace. (2) > > > > > > Hawaiian Unity Song > P.22 > > > > We are drops (1st group) > > We are drops (2nd group) > > of one ocean (1st group) > > of one ocean (2nd group) > > We are waves (1st group) > > We are waves (2nd group) > > of one sea (1st group) > > of one sea (2nd group) > > Come and join us (1st group) > > Come and join us (2nd group) > > In our quest for unity (Groups together) > > It's a way of life for you and me. (Groups Together) > > > > We are flowers (1st group) > > We are flowers (2nd group) > > of one garden (1st group) > > of one garden (2nd group) > > We are leaves (1st group) > > We are leaves (2nd group) > > of one tree (1st group) > > of one tree (2nd group) > > Come and join us (1st group) > > Come and join us (2nd group) > > In our quest for unity (Groups together) > > It's a way of life for you and me. (Groups Together) > > > > All the world (1st group) > > All the world (2nd group) > > is one country (1st group) > > is one country (2nd group) > > Man is one (1st group) > > Man is one (2nd group) > > Can't you see? (1st group) > > Can't you see? (2nd group) > > Come and join us (1st group) > > Come and join us (2nd group) > > In our quest for unity (Groups together) > > It's a way of life for you and me. (Groups Together) > > > > We are drops (1st group) > > We are drops (2nd group) > > of one ocean (1st group) > > of one ocean (2nd group) > > We are waves (1st group) > > We are waves (2nd group) > > of one sea (1st group) > > of one sea (2nd group) > > Come and join us (1st group) > > Come and join us (2nd group) > > In our quest for unity (Groups together) > > It's a way of life for you and me. (Groups Together) > > > > Love, Love, Love P.22 > > > Love, love, love, love, > > Love your fellow man. > > Love, love, love is how the world began. > > God loved creation so He created thee to > > 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 you to > > Love, love, love, Him and humanity. > > > Love, God's creatures be they near or far. > > See each human as a shining star. > > Love, all creation for He created you to > > Love, love, love Him and humanity. > > > Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream > P.23 > > > Last night I had the strangest dream > > I ever had before, > > I dreamed the world had all agreed > > To put an end to war. > > I dreamed there was a mighty room > > And the room was filled with men > > And the paper they were signing said > > They'd never fight again. > > And the paper was all signed > > And a million copies made > > They all joined hands and circled round > > And grateful prayers were said. > > And the people on the streets below > > Were dancing round and round > > With swords and guns and uniforms > > All scattered on the ground. > > Last night I had the strangest dream > > I ever had before, > > I dreamed the world had all agreed > > To put an end to war. > > > Let There Be Peace On Earth > P.24 > > > > Let there be peace on earth > > And let it begin with me; > > Let there be peace on earth > > The peace was meant to be. > > With God as our Father, > > Brothers all are we. > > Let me walk with my brother > > In perfect harmony. > > Let peace begin with me, > > Let this be the moment now > > With every step I take, > > Let this be the moment now > > With every step I take, > > Let this be my solemn vow: > > To take each moment > > And live each moment > > In peace eternally. > > Let there be peace on earth > > And let it begin with me. > > > > World Citizens > P.24 > > > Chorus: > > "Glory not in this that you love your country", > > Glory in this that you love mankind. > > We're the fruits of only one tree > > And the leaves of just one branch. > > World Citizens! World Citizens! > > > > Unity, the world cries for unity. > > Its rays are dawning like the sun. > > Soon the world will be one. > > > Chorus > > > In unity that's how the world must be, > > All its people live as one. > > Like fragrant flowers in the sun. > > > > Chorus > > > Oh What A Beautiful World > P.25 > > > Oh what a beautiful world this will be > > When all men learn to see > > Oh what a beautiful world this will be > > When all men learn to know > > > > Chorus: > > Bahá'u'lláh will show us the way > > Bahá'u'lláh has brought a new day > > Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh > > Bahá'u'lláh, Bahá'u'lláh > > > > Oh what a beautiful world this will be > > When all men to learn to hear > > Oh what a beautiful world this will be > > When all men learn to love > > > > Chorus > > > > Oh what a beautiful world this will be > > When all men learn to see > > Oh what a beautiful world this will be > > When all men learn to know > > > > Chorus: > > > > It's A Small World > P.25 > > > > It's a world of laughter, a world of tears, > > It's a world of hope and a world of fears. > > There's so much time that we share, > > That it's time we're aware > > It's a small world after all. > > > > It's a small world after all. (4) > > > > There is just one world and one golden sun, > > And a smile means friendship to everyone, > > Though the mountains are wide > > It's a small world after all. > > > > It's a small world after all. (4) > > > > > > Building Bridges > P.26 > > Chorus: > > We are building bridges out of the walls, > > Building bridges out of the walls, (2) > > They keep us apart. > > > > When the wall says stay away > > We are from a different land > > We're going to tell them > > The earth's one country, > > We're world citizens. > > And turn that wall into a bridge, > > Take my brother by the hand and > > Walk across that bridge > > To the world God promised man. > > > > Chorus > > > > When the wall says stay away, > > We are from a different race > > We're going to tell them > > This is just one race > > That's the human race > > And turn that wall into a bridge, > > Take my brother by the hand and > > Walk across that bridge > > To the world God promised man. > > > > Chorus > > > > When the wall says stay away, > > Our religion is not the same > > We're going to tell them > > That we just worship > > God by different names > > And turn that wall into a bridge, > > Take my brother by the hand and > > Walk across that bridge > > To the world God promised man. > > > > Chorus > > > > What Mankind Has To Learn > P.27 > > > > There's only one God > > Throughout the universe, > > But man multiplied Him and so, > > There's a "your God" and "my God". > > What mankind has to learn is that > > There's only one God to know. > > > > There's only one race > > Of men upon earth > > But man did divide it and so, > > There's a black race and white race, > > What mankind has to learn is that > > There's only one race to know. > > > > Earth was one country when > > God gave it to man > > But man did divide it, and so, > > There's a China, a Turkey; > > What mankind has to learn is that > > There's only one country to know. > > > > Religions are one as the > > Prophets all have sung > > But mankind denied them, and so > > There's just one religion > > What mankind has to learn is > > Religions are one thing to know. > > > > There's only one-ness throughout > > The world of God > > But man won't believe it, and so > > He divides and multiplies it, oh > > Won't he ever learn that > > There's only ONE-NESS to know. > > Religions are one thing to know. > > > > The Rose > P.28 > > > > Some say love, it is a river, > > That drowns the tender reed, > > Some say love, it is a razor > > That leaves your heart to bleed. > > > > Some say love, it is a hunger, > > An endless, aching need, > > I say love it is a flower, > > And you its only seed. > > > > It's the heart afraid of breaking > > That never learns to dance, > > It's the dream afraid of waking, > > That never takes the chance. > > > > It's the one who won't be taken > > Who cannot seem to give, > > And the soul afraid of dying, > > That never learns to live. > > > > When the night has been too lonely > > And the road has been too long, > > And you think that love is only > > For the lucky and the strong. > > > > Just remember in the winter, > > Far beneath the bitter snow, > > Lies the seed that with sun's love > > In the spring becomes the rose. > > > > O Bahá'u'lláh > P.28 > > > > O Bahá'u'lláh, O Bahá'u'lláh, > > O Bahá'u'lláh > > Bring us together in unity, > > Bring together as one family > > We are all waves of one sea > > > > We are leaves of one tree, > > We are all flowers of one garden, > > Bring us together in unity, > > Bring us together as one family. > > > > We are all stars in the sky, > > We are one in God's eye, > > Bahá'u'lláh cam for mankind, > > To bring us together in unity, > > Bring us together as one family. > > > > We are all angels of fire and snow, > > We see the light and away we go > > Spreading the news of the one foretold, > > Bring us together in unity, > > Bring us together as one family. > > > > Darkness has fallen on this land, > > Evil tries to force our hand, > > United in God together we stand, > > Bring us together in unity, > > Bring us together as one family. > > > > God is One > P.29 > > > > God is one, man is one > > And all the religions are one. > > Land and sea, hill and valley, > > Under the beautiful sun. > > > > God is one, man is one, > > And all the religions agree. > > When everyone learns > > The three one-nesses > > We'll have world unity. > > > > Magic Penny > P.30 > > > > Happiness is something if you give it away > > Give it away, give it away, > > Happiness is something if you give it away > > Give it away, give it away, > > It comes right back to you. > > > > Chorus: > > It's just like a magic penny > > Hold it tight and you won't have any. > > Lend it, spend it, give it away, > > It comes right back to you. > > > > A smile is something if you give it away, > > Give it away, give it away, > > A smile is something if you give it away, > > It comes right back to you. > > > > Chorus > > > > Love is something if you give it away, > > Give it away, give it away, > > Love is something if you give it away, > > It comes right back to you. > > > > > > Queen of Carmel > P.30 > > > > Standing on the mountain > > Looking 'cross the bay > > The Queen of Carmel reigns > > She reigns majestically. > > > > Chorus > > Cry out O Zion > > Cry out to your Lord > > Cry out O Zion > > Circle 'round in adoration > > Circle 'round your Lord! > > > > Robed in white and crowned in gold > > She stands for unity > > Shining on the Throne of God > > She lights the seekers way. > > > > Chorus > > > > The Hidden One has come to thee > > Whose glory we acclaim > > God will sail His Ark on Thee > > As mentioned in the Book of Names. > > > > Chorus > > > > Peace > P.31 > > > > One day soon peace will fill the world > > Just like a shining sun > > And one day soon men will live in harmony, > > In the garden. > > > > Chorus: > > Peace is the promise > > Of the Messengers of God > > Peace is the only way > > Mankind can live as one > > Peace brings true happiness > > To you and then to me, > > And peace will come. > > > > One day soon, violence will vanish, > > Just like a threatening storm that fills the air. > > And one day soon broken > > Hearts will be mended > > Just as quick as the doctor > > Heals a hurting wound. > > > > Chorus (repeat) > > > > Loving Hands > P.32 > > > > Mothers hands so soft and smooth > > Here to touch and here to sooth > > Rock me, swing me, through the storm > > In mothers's hands I'm safe and warm. > > > > Fathers hands so big and strong > > And his fingers oh so long > > Lead me, guide me, catch me quick > > A loving hand is yours I'll pick. > > > > Loving hands mean loving hearts. > > Strength and wisdom they impart. > > Now I trust these hands to thee > > Kind and good to me. > > When I'm grown I'll have > > Loving hands. > > > > Mothers hands when you are young > > They pat you dry when bath is done > > They do so many wondrous things > > So much joy her hands can bring. > > > > In fathers hands I fly so high > > I feel like I could touch the sky > > And when he's firm his hands they speak > > I realize I'm small and weak. > > > > Loving hands mean loving hearts. > > This I know right from the start. > > When I'm grown they'll set me free > > Reaching for the world > > Reaching for the world > > Loving hands. (repeat) > > > > > VI. > General > > > > > > Blessed Beauty > P.33 > > > > Chorus: > > Walking with me, talking with me > > Laughing with me, singing with me > > Hoping for me, caring for me. > > > > As I walked down my troubled street > > Feeling so bad and looking at my feet > > I turned my face unto the sky > > And I saw a white cloud passing by > > And I know the Blessed Beauty > > Was there and He was. > > > > Chorus > > > > As I walk down my crooked street > > I tell everyone I get to meet, > > "Hey brother, don't despair, The > > Blessed Beauty is there, and He is..." > > > > Chorus > > > > Now black man, white man, > > Yellow man, read man > > When your hopes are shattered > and torn, > > Push some more, > > You can open any door, > > Because He is... > > > > Chorus > > > > You people of Baha, please > take heed > > Don't be afraid to mount your > steed > > The Blessed Beauty knows you > > And He knows you needs > > Because He is... > > > > Chorus > > > > > > Blowing in the Wind > P.34 > > > > How many roads must a man walk down > > Before he is called a man? > > How many seas must a white dove sail > > Before he sleeps in the sand? > > How many times must a cannon ball fly > > Before they're forever banned? > > > > Chorus: > > > > The answer my friend is blowing in the wind > > The answer is blowing in the wind. > > > > How many years can a mountain exist before > > it is washed to the sea? > > How many years can some people exist before > > they're allowed to be free? > > How many times can a man turn his head > > And pretend that he just doesn't see? > > > > Chorus > > > > How many times must a man look up before > > How can see the sky? > > How many ears must one man have before > > He can hear people cry? > > How many deaths will it take till he knows > > That too many people have died? > > > > The answer my friend is blowing in the wind > > The answer is blowing in the wind. > > > > Khanum > P.35 > > > > Asiyeh Khanum, Most Exalted Leaf, > > Of the Tree of Life, wife of Bahá'u'lláh. > > > > Bahiyyih Khanum, The Greatest Holy Leaf > > Of the Tree of Life, sister of Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > Munireh Khanum, Holy Mother > > Of the Tree of Life, Wife of Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > Oh, how happy you have made me > > Mothers to mankind, > > Always giving, never asking, > > In the dark your light will guide the way. > > > > Our dear Tahirih, > > Most Great Heroine Poetess > > Giving her life for the Bab. > > > > Ruhiyyih Khanum, the Hand of the Cause > > Amatu'l-Baha, wife of the Guardian. > > > > Look how happy you have made me, > > Sisters to mankind > > Advocating peace and justice, > > Unity, equality, for womanhood. > > > > Asiyeh Khanum > > Bahiyyih Khanum > > Munireh Khanum > > Our Dear Tahirih > > Ruhiyyih Khanum > > Khadijih Khanum > > > > One Heart Ruby Red > P.36 > > > > Walking down the street I met a friend, > > A friend wit skin of golden brown, > > Suffrin', suffrin', > > With his head a hangin' down. > > > > Chorus > > > > One heart ruby red, one hart ruby red, > > One heart ruby red, beats the heart of man. > > Walking down the street I met a friend, > > A friend of skin of midnight black, > > Suffrin', suffrin', > > With a grief upon his back. > > > > Chorus > > > > Walking down the street I met a friend, > > A friend with skin of snowy white, > > Suffrin', suffrin', > > Holding up the wall with all his might. > > > > Chorus > > > > Walking down the street they all did met, > > A blend of men of brown and black and white, > > Softly, softly, > > Softly they walked into the night. > > > > Chorus > > > > When a friend can meet another friend, > > And when for hate there's love instead, > > 'neath a cloak of varied hue > > Beats one heart of ruby red. > > > > Chorus > > > > Time is a one Time Thing > P.37 > > > > Time is a one time thing > > This is a song I sing > > Time is a one time thing > > Time is a song I sing > > Time is now, time was then > > Time, it will be when > > Time was before, time is forever. > > > > Soul is a curious thing... > > > > Love is a beautiful thing... > > > > Man is a wonderful thing... > > > > Now it's time and we all are here, > > Let all men be drawing near > > Let the love within reach out > > Let the love within reach out > > For you know that > > Love binds us together. > > > > Time is a one time thing... > > > > Here I Am > P.38 > > > > Chorus: > > Valley, mountain, cave and forest, > > House and meadow > > Valley, mountain, cave and forest, > > House... > > > > Seek me, in the valley and the mountain > > And the cave and in the forest and > > The house and the meadow. > > > > Find me, I'm in the faces that you meet > > And though I'm hidden > > I'm not hiding, here am I. > > I'm in you. Find me. > > > > Chorus > > > > Busca, en el valle, la prader, > > La montana, > > En el bosque, en tu hogar, > > Donde quireras. > > Mira, en las las caras de las gente, > > En los ojos > > Que me piensen, mirame, > > Alli estoy, alli. > > > > Love me, 'cause if you don't > > My love is like the rain > > That falls on barrels > > That are upside down. > > Share me, there are so may > > Who don't know me > > O, so many who'd be happy > > If you would share me. > > 'cause I love you. Wo-o-o-oh. > > Valley, mountain, cave and forest, > > House and meadow > > Oh won't you seek me, > > Won't you feed me, love me, > > Everywhere, I'm in you. > > Oh, what won't you love me, turn all > > Those barrels up, love me do. > > > > Oh, won't you share me, > > Make everyone happy, > > Share me do. > > En cualquier parte, donde > > Buscas, me encontraras. > > Oh, won't you seek me, > > Won't you find me, > > Love me, share me do > > > > (Repeat all lines and fade) > > > > Bemba Song > P.39 > > > > Lelo line na-su-mina > > Muli nani, Bahá'u'lláh > > > > Chorus: > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > Ya Bahá'u'lláh > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > Ya Bahá'u'lláh > > > > Natu tashe kuli lesa > > Batu pele nkombe ipya. > > > > Chorus: > > > > Bushe chi-shi mulo lela? > > Nkombe ipya maise lelo. > > > > Chorus: > > > > A Robin's Song > P.40 > > > > Harken my brothers, and I will sing thee, > > A lovely tune, a lovely melody; > > Once I was walking, in the deep forest, > > And a lovely robin sang this song for me: > > > > Be not thou lonely, in midst of trouble > > Nor be despairing, in midst of woe, > > Rather be thankful, for all thy trials, > > For without trails, we can never grow. > > > > Be thou immovable as a mountain > > A mighty peak firm against the blast, > > For winds shall blow, and bitter > > Storms surround thee, > > And all is lost if thou be not steadfast. > > > > Be thou a refuge for all who wonder, > > Be thou a haven for every homeless soul > > Be thou a lighthouse upon the ocean, > > Guiding the vessels through the > > wind and snow. > > > > Walk thou uprightly, amongst mankind, > > Be not dependent on any living soul, > > For God will help thee, in time of danger, > > And in times of sickness > > He will make thee whole. > > > > Show forth all meekness, unto all people, > > Put not thyself ahead of anyone. > > Be an example unto the righteous, > > And in the darkness, be a shining sun. > > > > Show forth uprightness, in all thy actions, > > Be thou unselfish in all thy deeds, > > For he shall prosper, who is trustworthy, > > And if be honest, he shall have no need. > > > > Thus sand the robin, in that deep forest, > > His song of cheer, ringing through the glen. > > For without trials, we can never grow." > > > > God is Sufficient Unto Me > P.41 > > > > God is sufficient unto me. > > He verily is the all sufficing. > > In Him let the trusting trust, > > In Him let the trusting trust, > > In Him let the trusting trust. > > > > Each day recall My name > > And with each day My thought > > Penetrates into your heart. > > Then are you among those > > Who are always in God's thoughts. > > > > Sunshine > P.42 > > > > Open up your heart let the sunshine in > > Let the sunshine into your heart > > Open up your heart let the sunshine in > > Let the sunshine into your heart > > > > Chorus: > > Open up yourself to the world; > > Give yourself a beautiful view, > > Open up waiting to the world > > Waiting for you; what'll you do > > > > Open up your mind let the wisdom in > > Let the wisdom into your mind > > Open up your mind let the wisdom in > > Let the wisdom into your mind > > > > Chorus > > > > Open up your eyes let the colors in > > Let the colors into your eyes > > Open up your eyes let the colors in > > Let the colors into your eyes > > > > Chorus > > > > Open up your soul let the spirit in > > Let the spirit into your soul > > Open up your soul let the spirit in > > Let the spirit into your soul > > > > Chorus > > > > Open up your heart let the sunshine in > > Let the sunshine into your heart > > Open up your heart let the sunshine in > > Let the sunshine into your heart > > > > Chorus > > > > We Are The Children Of The Half Light > P.43 > > > > We are the children of the half light, > > We are the seekers of the dawn. > > We bear the weight of a trembling world > > So that we may reborn. > > Born to walk the paths of justice, > > Of universal love. > > > > We are the children of the half light, > > We ask the world to come and see, > > The shape and form of a new day, > > Of what is meant to be. > > All of us are one in spirit, > > And that's what makes us strong. > > We are the children of the half light, > > Asking you to join in our song. > > > > Soy Bahá'í > P.43 > > > > Soy Bahá'í; a mi me gusta, (3) > > Si, yo soy Bahá'í > > > > Anda luchado por la justicia, (3) > > Porque soy Bahá'í > > > > Soy Bahá'í soy feliz, (3) > > Si, yo soy Bahá'í. > > > > Soy Bahá'í; a mi me gusta, (3) > > Si yo soy Bahá'í > > > > The Wind is Singing in the Mountains > P.44 > > > > The wind is singing in the mountains, > > Across the valleys and the plain, > > And joyously calling in the islands, > > "Let love and unity reign, > > "Let love and unity reign, > > Let love and unity reign." > > "The wind is singing in the mountains, > > "Let love and unity reign." > > > > The crickets crying in the valley > > Can't see the brilliance of the dawn, > > Can't hear the singing of the mountains > > "The Promised One is come! > > "The Promised One is come!" > > The wind is singing in the mountains, > > "Bahá'u'lláh is come!" > > > > So let us shout it from the mountains, > > And fill the world with song. > > The wind is singing in the mountains, > > "Bahá'u'lláh is come!" > > Oh hear the song of the wind, > > Come sing the song of the wind. > > The wind is singing in the mountains, > > "Bahá'u'lláh is come!" > > > > Hoy Es El Dia > P.44 > > > > Hoy es el dia de la alegeria > > Hoy es el dia de felicidad. (2) > > > > Hoy es el dia, hoy es el dia > > Hoy es el dia de felicidad. (2) > > > > Hoy es el dia de la unidad de resas > > Hoy es el dia, de la pas mundial. (2) > > > > Hoy es el dia de la unidad del mundo > > Hoy es el dia de la Fe Bahá'í. (2) > > > > Hoy es el dia, hoy es el dia > > Hoy es el dia, de la Fe Bahá'í. (2) > > > > Hoy es el dia, hoy es el dia, > > Hoy es el dia, de la pas mundial. (2) > > > > Zulu Song > P.45 > > > > TO KO ZA NI, NI NA, LA BA WAN KI > > LE LI, LAN GA, LA KU KA NA > > TO KA ZA NI, NI NA, LA BA WAN KI > > LE LI, LAN GA, LA KU KA NA > > > > OH, TO KO, LA KO, LA LU KU BAHA > > UN LA MA, WA LAM PA > > KA DAY, KU DAY, SI LI EN DO LE > > TI YA BAHA'U'LABHA > > TI YA BAHA'U'LABHA > > > > Rejoice, rejoice, for a new day has dawned. > > The whole wide world is now one fold. > > Rejoice, rejoice, for a new day has dawned, > > The plan of God has now been told. > > > > The promised one by the name of Baha > > Came to bring the new day, > > Let us be happy, let us say, > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > Say Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > Say Ya Baha'u'l-Abha. > > > > The Kingdoms Of God > P.46 > > > I'll sing you a rock, can it grow, can it walk > > Can it do anything but be? > > No it can't grow or walk `cause it's > > Only a rock in the sand by the side of the sea. > > > >   It's in the Mineral Kingdom, the Mineral > >   Kingdom, the Mineral Kingdom of God. (2x) > > > > I'll sing you a tree can it walk, can it see, > > Can it grow and bear fruit and be green? > > Yes, it surely can grow, > > No it can't move or know > > Though it be the best tree you've ever seen > > > >   It's in the Vegetable Kingdom, the Vegetable > >   Kingdom, the Vegetable Kingdom of God. (2x) > > > > I'll sing you a frog, and a cat, and a dog, > > And I'll sing you an elephant, too. > > They can grow, the can be, they can walk > > They can see, > > But they are not quite as special as you. > > > >   They're in the Animal Kingdom, the Animal > >   Kingdom, the Animal Kingdom of God. (2x) > > > > I'll sing you a boy with his heart full of joy > > And I'll sing you a happy girl too, > > They can run, they can grow, they can think > > They can know > > They can learn about God just like you. > > > >   They're in the Human Kingdom of God, the Human > >   Kingdom, the Human Kingdom of God. (2x) > > > > I'll sing you song that will help you along, > > So you'll always remember God's love > > He wants us to know Him and love Him and so > > He sends teachers of truth from above. > > > >   They're in the Spiritual Kingdom, the Spiritual > >   Kingdom, the Spiritual Kingdom of God. (2x) > > > The Three Wives of Abraham > P.47 > > > > From the three wives of Abraham, > > The prophets came, > > To teach us the Most Glorious Name. > > Zoroaster and Krishna, > > They brought the word, > > And again the voice of God was heard. > > > > Chorus: > > > > Buddha's light rekindled the flame > > Moses and the burning bush, He did the same, > > Then came Jesus with the dove, > > To teach us the word and the word was love. > > > > With Mohammad's prophetic cycle > > It was sealed, > > A new world order had been revealed. > > Through the Bab, the Gate, > > Bahá'u'lláh, the Pen > > It shall be on earth as it is in Heaven. > > > > Chorus: > > > > With Mohammad's prophetic cycle > > It was sealed, > > A new world order had been revealed. > > Through the Bab, the Gate, > > Bahá'u'lláh, the Pen > > It shall be on earth as it is in Heaven. > > > > Will You Look Now My Friend > P.48 > > > > Will you look now my friend, > > At the beauty of the rose, > > And tell me truthfully > > Does it matter where it grows? > > > > Are its colors and its fragrances > > Any less true if its grown in a garden > > Owned by me or you? > > > > Will you look now my friend, > > At the lamp that sheds light. > > And tell me truthfully > > It is glowing wrong or right? > > When this dark world needs the light > > So all men can see, > > Does it matter if this lamp is > > Held by you or me? > > > > The sun of Truth has shone > > In many mirrors, > > The lamp may change, > > The light remains the same > > The prophets all spoke the truth eternal > > Though each had his own mission, > > His own name. > > > > Will you look now my friend, > > At the truth in every Faith, > > And tell me truthfully > > Does it merit life or death? > > If the Word of God is evident > > In every Holy Book? > > Does it matter if the name is not > > The one your fathers took? > > > > Will you look now my friend, > > To the nightingale's song, > > And tell me truthfully > > Is it glory right or wrong? > > When the Lord reveals His Will for men > > Where e'er it may be found > > Does it matter from whose lips > > The melodies of God may sound? > > > > What Color Is God's Skin > P.49 > > > > Good night I said to my little son > > So tired out when the day was done, > > Then he said to me as I tucked him in > > Tell me mommy what color is God's skin? > > > > Chorus: > > > > What color is God's skin? > > What color is God's skin? > > I said its black, brown, yellow > > It is red it is white > > Every man's the same in the good Lord's sight. > > > > Chorus > > > > He looked at me with his shining eyes, > > I knew I could tell no lies > > When he said mommy why do the different > > Races fight? > > If we're the same in the good Lord's sight? > > > > Chorus > > > > Son that's part of our sufferin' past > > But the whole human family is learning at last, > > That the thing we missed on the road we trod > > Was to walk as the daughters and the sons > > Of God > > > > Chorus > > > > Through The Year > P.50 > > > > God be with you in the spring time > > When the violets unfold, > > And the buttercups and cowslips > > Fill the field with yellow gold. > > In the time of apple blossoms, > > When the happy bluebirds sing, > > Filling all the world with gladness > > God be with you in the spring. > > > > God be with you in the summer, > > When the sweet June roses grow, > > And the bobolinks are laughing > > And the brooks with music flow, > > When the fields are bright with daisies, > > And the days are glad and long, > > God be with you in the summer > > And may He fill your world with songs. > > > > God be with you in the autumn, > > When the birds and flowers have fled, > > In the paths along the woodlands, > > Leaves are falling gold and red, > > When the summer's now behind you > > In the evening of the year, > > God b with you in the autumn > > And may He fill your world with cheer. > > > > God be with you in the winter, > > When the snow lies deep and white, > > And the silent fields are sleeping, > > And the stars gleam cold and bright. > > When the land and heart are tired, > > With the long winter and its quest, > > God be with you in the winter > > Just to guide you in your rest. > > > > Seek And You Shall Find > P.51 > > > > Seek and you shall find. > > Knock and the door shall be opened. > > Ask and it shall be given, > > And the love come a-trickling down. > > > > O my brother, the Lord has been here. > > My brother, the Lord has been here, > > My brother, the Lord has been here, > > And his love comes a-trickling down. > > > > O my sister, the Lord has been here, > > My sister, the Lord has been here, > > My sister, the Lord has been here, > > And His love comes a-trickling down. > > > > Hawaiian Farewell > P.51 > > > > Allah-u-Abha my brother > > Allah-u-Abha my sister > > This Faith we share together > > Sustains us as we part. > > > > No tears we shed of sadness > > For we are bound together > > In unity forever > > A joy ne'er departs. > > > > Chorus: > > > > May God guide and protect you > > As you begin your venture > > To carry forth this message > > Uniting all mankind. > > > > (Hum tune as Unity Prayer is read) > > > > Chorus > > > > > > > VII. > Teaching Inspiration > > > > > Soon Will All That Dwell On Earth > P.52 > > > > Soon will all that dwell on earth > > Be enlisted under His banner, > > Soon will all dwell on earth > > Be enlisted under His banner. > > > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha, > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha, > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha, > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha, > > > > Cool Water For A Thirsty Land > P.52 > > > > Chorus: > > > > Cool water for a thirsty land, > > Cool water, cool water > > Who'll bring water for a thirsty land? > > Water for a thirsty land > > Water for a thirsty land > > > > Now the world is like a desert > > And the land is parched and dried > > And millions burn with a thirst for > > The things that just won't satisfy. > > > > Chorus > > > > I counted all my blessings > > And the things I long to do, > > I gladly give the best I have, > > To the world for a purpose new. > > > > Chorus > > > > Now there's a stream of water > > That can cure and satisfy > > It comes to you as you give it away > > And it never, even runs dry. > > > > Chorus > > > > Would You Give Your Heart? > P.53 > > > > Would you give your heart to Bahá'u'lláh? > > Would you give your heart to Bahá'u'lláh? > > Would you be a flame of fire, > > A river of life > > Give your heart to Bahá'u'lláh? > > > > Would you pioneer for Bahá'u'lláh? > > Would you pioneer for Bahá'u'lláh? > > Would you walk the deserts and cities, > > The jungles and towns > > Telling all of Bahá'u'lláh? > > > > Would you give your life to Bahá'u'lláh? > > Would you give your life to Bahá'u'lláh? > > Would you give your earthly possessions > > Your worldly desires > > Your whole life to Bahá'u'lláh? > > > > Gonna Sing My Lord? > P.53 > > > > Gonna sing my Lord, > > For all that I'm worth > > Gonna sing my Lord, > > For all that I'm worth > > Gonna sing my Lord, Lord, Lord > > 'til I see Your face. > > > > 2. Gonna love my Lord, > > > > 3. Gonna laugh my Lord, > > > > 4. Gonna die my Lord, > > > > 5. Gonna live my Lord, > > > > 6. Gonna sing my Lord, > > > > The Garden P.54 > > > > Oh, won't you come to the garden? > > We all sing in the garden, > > It's where our hearts blossom, > > Love is so sweet, > > We grow like roses, > > Toward heaven we reach. > > In the garden, yes, > > In the garden. > > Oh, won't you help the garden > > A wonderful place to be? > > It's where we sow seeds > > Of love in the hearts. > > They're so many flowers > > All precious and beautiful > > In the garden, yes, > > > > In the garden. > > In the garden, yes, > > In the garden. > > > > Bahá'í Pioneering Song > P.54 > > > > Oh, Carmel, I hear Thee calling-away- > > God's Holy Mountain. > > Carmel, Thy voice is wondrous-away- > > We're bound away, > > To climb God's Holy Mountain. > > > > Oh, Carmel, Thy call didst wake me, > > In God's path thou didst confirm me, > > Carmel, I hear Thee calling-away- > > We're bound away, > > To climb God's Holy Mountain. > > > > Oh, Carmel, from Thy sweet fountains, > > Flow God's life giving waters > > Carmel, I hear Thee calling-away- > > We're bound away, > > To climb God's Holy Mountain. > > > > Oh, Carmel, I long to serve Thee, > > To God's path Thy call didst lead us > > Carmel, I hear Thee calling-away- > > We're bound away, > > To climb God's Holy Mountain. > > > > Look At Me, Follow Me > P.55 > > > > Look at me > > Follow me, > > Be as I am > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 'Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > Teach the Faith > > Follow me > > Be as I am > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 'Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > Serve your Lord > > Follow me > > Be as I am > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 'Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > Love mankind > > Follow me > > Be as I am > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 'Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > Look at me > > Follow me > > Be as I am > > 'Abdu'l-Bahá, 'Abdu'l-Bahá. > > > > > > We are the People of Baha > P.56 > > > > O, we are the people of Baha, > > We are the people of Baha, > > We are the people of, we are the people of, > > We are the people of Baha. > > > > O, we are the lovers of Baha, > > We are the lovers of Baha, > > We are the lovers of, we are the lovers of, > > We are the lovers of Baha. > > > > O, we are the teachers of Baha, > > We are the teachers of Baha, > > We are the teachers of, we are the teachers of, > > We are the teachers of Baha. > > > > O, we are the singers of Baha, > > We are the singers of Baha, > > We are the singers of, we are the singers of, > > We are the singers of Baha. > > > > O, we are the children of Baha, > > We are the children of Baha, > > We are the children of, we are the children of, > > We are the children of Baha. > > > > > > Marching to the Kingdom > P.57 > > > > CHORUS: > > Sing sisters for the time has come > > We are marching to the kingdom > > Sing brothers for the time has come > > We are marching to the kingdom. > > > > The Lord looked down > > And he saw it was time > > We are marching to the kingdom > > So come on people now step in line > > We are marching to the kingdom. > > > > CHORUS > > > > The promised one has come at last > > We are marching to the kingdom > > Fulfilling the prophecies of the past > > We are marching to the kingdom. > > > > CHORUS > > > > This is the time for unity > > We are marching to the kingdom > > In every city and locality > > We are marching to the kingdom > > > > CHORUS > > > > The dead shall rise and live again > > We are marching to the kingdom > > To help us build a new race of man > > We are marching to the kingdom. > > > > CHORUS > > > > > > We Shall Not Fail > P.58 > > > > We shall not fail (ECHO) > > We shall not fail (ECHO) > > (ALL) > > Please God we ma achieve it > > We shall not fail. > > > [if !supportLists] > 1. > [endif] > We'll go on foot > > > [if !supportLists] > 2. > [endif] > We may be poor > > > [if !supportLists] > 3. > [endif] > Cities and towns > > > [if !supportLists] > 4. > [endif] > Deserts and seas > > > [if !supportLists] > 5. > [endif] > We'll raise the Call > > > [if !supportLists] > 6. > [endif] > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > > [if !supportLists] > 7. > [endif] > This we can do > > > [if !supportLists] > 8. > [endif] > 'Abdu'l-Bahá > > > > (Last verse) > > We shall not fail > > We must not fail > > We will not fail > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > Please God we may achieve it > > Ya Baha'u'l-Abha > > > > > > The Greatest Name > P.58 > > > > Come on all you glory boys > > And hoist your banners high; > > Pillars of the light are shining > > On the Persian sky. > > The people are awaiting > > To hear the Authors' fame > > Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. > > > > CHORUS: > > > > Bahá'u'lláh! Bahá'u'lláh! > > Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. > > Bahá'u'lláh! Bahá'u'lláh! > > Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. > > > > 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 > > Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name > > > > CHORUS > > > > Come on all you children > > Of the Kingdom, raise your voice > > For God in all His mercy > > Has given men a choice > > And the Hearts of desert people > > Surely will see rain > > Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name > > > CHORUS > > > > Come on all you people > > Who are endowed with gentle souls; > > You that 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 > > > > > > Each One Teach One > P.60 > > > > If only one with soul on fire > > Arose to serve his hearts' desire > > With knowledge, wisdom, love and care > > Seeks someone with whom to share > > One, two, four and eight > > We wouldn't have so long to wait > > We could set the world ablaze > > By following this simple phrase, > > > > Each one teach one > > Scatter through the land > > Together, individually > > Reach the heart of man. > > > > Each one teach one > > Watch our number grow > > If each one would teach we'd have > > One world for Bahá'u'lláh. > > > > If everyone would do his part > > Plant the seeds within one heart > > Nurture it with loving care > > Till the hidden fruit does bear > > One, two, four and eight > > 'til the Cause becomes so great > > That everyone will know its fame > > And all the world will call His Name. > > > > > > Bahá'í School > P.61 > > > > Bahá'í school, come on along > > Bahá'í school, join in our song. > > Learning and listening > > Thinking and praying > > Laughing and singing > > Voices are ringing > > Bringing our hearts full of joy to, > > Bahá'í school, come on along > > Bahá'í school, join in our song > > We're all here together > > Friends and family > > Join hands together > > Spirits rejoicing > > Bringing our hearts full of joy to, > > Bahá'í school, come on along > > Bahá'í school, join in our song > > We're happily, happily, here > > To the world for a purpose new. > > > > Bahá'í school, come on along > > Bahá'í school, join in our song > > Bahá'í school, come on along > > Bahá'í school, join in our song > > Bahá'í school, come on along > > Bahá'í school, join in our song > > > > > > Good Morning Sun > P.61 > > > > Good morning sun, good morning sun, > > The night is gone, the day begun, > > I'm certain while I work and play > > That God will help me through the day. > > > > > > Consultation Means Finding Out > P.62 > > > > Consultation means finding out > > What everybody is thinking about > > You listen to them > > And they listen to you > > Then you all do what > > Most of you want to do. > > > > > > Come and Sing > P.62 > > > > Come and sing with us together, > > Come and sing with us today, > > O God! Educate the children, > > Come and sing and play. > > > > Come and dance with us together, > > Come and dance with us today, > > O God educate these children, > > Come and sing and play > > > > Come and pray with us together, > > Come and pray with us today, > > O God educate these children, > > Come and sing and play > > > > Come and learn with us together, > > Come and learn with us today, > > O God educate these children, > > Come and sing and play > > > > Come and sing with us together, > > Come and sing with us today, > > O God educate these children, > > Come and sing and play > > > > > > Eskimo Hunting Song > P.63 > > > > AHDAY KODAY NOOVA > > AHDAY KOVAY NOOVA > > DAY MEESA DOS MEESA > DAY MEESA DOE. > > > > AH SUE KODAH WASA > > AH SUE KODAY WASA > > > > 1. Hand over eye > > 2. Zoom > > 3. Unhh > > 4. Thumb up and down > > > Father Abraham > P.63 > > > Father Abraham had seven children > > Seven children had Father Abraham > > Some of them are black > > Some of them are white > > And all of them are beautiful. > > > Hoonah Lullaby > P.63 > > > > I love you and you love me > > Together we will be > > You and me will be the best of friends > > > > Hand in hand we along together > > You and me will be the best of friends. > > > > God Loves The Best Of Us > P.64 > > > > Chorus: > > > > God loves the best of us > > God loves the worst of us > > God loves the rest of us > > No matter who we are. > > > > Hello teacher, hello clerk > > Hello lawyer and soda jerk > > Hello teacher of nursery rhymes > > We gotta get busy and serve mankind. > > > > Chorus > > > > When we're loving, when we share, > > It makes us happy because we care > > So spread God's love and obey His will > > We all have a cup to fill. > > > > Chorus > > > > Hello England, Hello Greece > > Hello America we wish you peace > > Hello Guam and Mexico > > We all have a long way to grow. > > > > Chorus > > > > YEAH! > > Here's A Song I Like To Sing > P.64 > > > > Here's a song I like to sing > > God created everything > > I do not know just what He is > > But everything that is, is His > > > > Amazing Grace > P.65 > > > Amazing grace! How sweet the sound > > That saved a wretch like me. > > I once was lost, but now am found, > > Was blind, but now I see. > > > 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, > > And grace my fears relieved. > > How precious did that grace appear > > The hour I first believed. > > > Through many dangers, toils and snares > > I have already come; > > 'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far > > And grace will lead me home. > > The Lord has promised good to me > > His word my hope secures; > > He will my shield and portion be, > > As long as life endures. > > > Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, > > and mortal life shall cease, > > I shall possess within the veil, > > A life of joy and peace. > > > When we've been there ten thousand years > > Bright shining as the sun, > > We've no less days to sing God's praise > > Than when we've first begun. > > > Navajo Lullaby > P.66 > > > > Chorus: (2 times) > > > Hay, nay, yah ha na > > Hay yah, hay yah ha na, > > Hay, nay yah ha na > > Hay yah, hay yo > > Hay yah, hay yo > > > I walk in beauty > > Yes I do, yes I do, > > I talk in beauty > > I live in beauty > > Just for you an only you > > Hay ya ha na > > > Chorus > > > I sleep in beauty > > Yes I do, yes I do, > > I lie in beauty > > Yes I do, yes I do, > > Just for you and only you > > Hay ya ha na > > > Chorus > > > I pray in beauty > > Yes I do, yes I do, > > I live the life in beauty > > Yes I do, yes I do, > > I love the Ancient Beauty > > Just for you and only you > > Hay ya ha na > > > Skid A Marink > P.67 > > > Skid a marink a dink adink > > Skid a marink a doooo > > I love you > > Skid a marink a dink adink > > Skid a marink a doooo > > I love you > > > I love you in the morning > > And in the afternoon > > I love you in the evening > > And underneath the moon > > Oh, skid a marink a dink adink > > Skid a marink a doooo > > I love you > > > I Saw A Bird's Nest In A Tree > P.67 > > > I saw a bird's nest in a tree. > > God loves the bird and loves the tree > > And God loves me. > > > I saw a codfish in the sea. > > God loves the codfish and the sea > > And God loves me. > > > I saw a deer running free. > > God loves the deer running free > > And God loves me. > > > I saw a tiger in the zoo. > > God loves the tiger and the zoo > > And God loves YOU! > > — *Compilation of Baha'i Songs: Baha'i Song Book (Used by permission of the curator)*