Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Soul Stirring Melodies

‘Abdu’l-Bahá spoke often about the importance of music. He said:
 ...set to music the verses and the divine words so that they may be sung with soul-stirring melody in the Assemblies and gatherings, and that the hearts of the listeners may become tumultuous and rise towards the Kingdom of Abhá in supplication and prayer.
Baha'i World Faith, p. 378

Here is a beautiful prayer from ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
O Thou the Compassionate God. Bestow upon me a heart which, like unto glass, may be illumined with the light of Thy love, and confer upon me thoughts which may change this world into a rose garden through the outpourings of heavenly grace.
Baha'i Prayers

Here is a beautiful rendition of this prayer from Nabil M.



Do you have some other favorite prayers set to music?

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