ALL GODS CRITTERS

CHORUS: All Gods Critters got a place in the choir some sing low, some sing high some sing out loud on the telephone wire some just clap their hands, or paws, or anything they got now Listen to the bassshes the one at the bottom where the bullfrog croaks and the hippopotamus moans and groans with a big to-do The old cow just goes moo. (Moo-oo-oo!) The dogs and the cats, they take up the middle where the honey bee hums, and the cricket fiddles, the donkey brays and the pony neighs, the old coyote howls. . .(Ow-ow-owww!) CHORUS Listen to the top where the little birds singin melody---with the high notes ringin the hoot owl howls over everything the jaybird disagrees. . .(Squawk-a-wakka!) Singin in the night time, singin in the day, the little duck quacks and its on its way, the possum aint got much to say and the porcupine talks to itself (Mutter, mutter, mutter. . .) CHORUS Its a simple song of livin sung everywhere by the ox and the fox and the grizzly bear, the grumpy alligator and the hawk above, the sly raccoon and the turtle dove. (Coo! Coo! Coo!) CHORUS (Repeat Chorus)

AMAZING GRACE

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. Its grace that brought me safe thus far and grace will lead me home. When weve been there ten thousand years bright shining as the sun. Weve no less days to sing gods praise than when we first begun. Amazing grace how warm the sound that gave new life to me. I once was lost but now am found was bound but now Im free.

BAHAULLAH CAME FOR ALL MANKIND

CHORUS: Bahaullah 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 Brother, there is no place for us to run Sister, there is no place for us to run Who brought this message of love to mankind? Bahaullah, Bahaullah Who said the Justice is best in His sight? Bahaullah, Bahaullah CHORUS Who suffered exile that man could be free? Bahaullah, Bahaullah Who is the Prophet of God for today? Bahaullah, Bahaullah CHORUS

DROWN ALL YOUR TROUBLES

by Cindy Van Kley

Youve lost the spark Your unity fades Communitys dark Youve pulled the shades

(lost the spark) (oh, it fades!) (very dark) (down the shades)

CHORUS: Drown all your troubles in an ocean of new believers -- get new believers! You squabble and fight You babble and stew You know its not right But still you do CHORUS Theres no trouble you can name No pile of problems and no sin That cant be conquered, cant be tamed By teachin up a storm till the waves come in! Youll tap the source The Spiritll rain Call in the concourse To blot out the stain CHORUS (what a force!) (rain and rain) (tap the source) (stop the pain!) (what a fight!) (yes you do) (not too bright) (shame on you!)

FELLOWSHIP, FELLOWSHIP
CHORUS: Fellowship, Fellowship, Love, love, unity, All the people are one! Man is the member of one family, The age of peace has begun! Long time ago, in Mazindaran -Lo, the Dawnbreakers say, Manifestation of God was born, Bringing the Promised Day He sing a song to all of mankind, All the mountains, they ring, See all the peole laughing with joy, This is the song that they sing:

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CHORUS 2. Mulia Husayn went down to Shiraz To find the Point of Bayan, Say, Mulia Husayn, Go tell all the people The Prophet, He speak again, and he say:

CHORUS 3. 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!!! and he say:

CHORUS 4. The Master say we should always be happy Laughing and singing and so, I want you should all join in the refrain By now you should know how it goes! EVERYBODY NOW!

CHORUS

God is One
English God is one, man is one, and all 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 onenesses, Well have world unity. When everyone learns the three onenesses, Well have world unity. Marshallese Juon wot Anij, juon wot armej. Kabun ko rej juon wot. Ene im lojet, tol im komlal ko, rej umin meram in aibourjuj. Juon wot Anij. Juon wot armej. Kabun ko rej juon wot. Ne aolep re jela kin men kein jilu, Jenaj mour ibben doon Ne aolep re jela kin men kein jilu, Jenaj mour ibben doon. Spanish Dios es uno, Hombre es uno, Y las Religiones son una, en las montanas, valles Y rios, bajo el hermoso sol. Dios es uno, hombre es uno, Y las Religiones acuerdan Al todos aprender las tres unidades habr unidad mundial Al todos aprender las tres unidades habr unidad mundial.

GOOD NEIGHBORS
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.

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When my doorbell starts to ring, I cant see the ringers skin, even if he had bright blue skin, Id welcome him right in. CHORUS

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When my neighbor starts to cry, It hurts him and that hurts I Even if he has big orange eyes, It hurts him when he cries. CHORUS

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When my neighbor wants to share, Joy and happiness everywhere Even if she had purple hair, I wouldnt even care. CHORUS

GREAT DAY
Bahaullahs getting us ready for that Great Day Bahaullahs getting us ready for that Great Day Bahaullahs getting us ready for that Great Day For Bahaullahs the Glory of God (the Glory of God) Great Day (Great Day) Great Day (Great Day) The Sun (The Sun) On All (On All) Great Day (Great Day) Great Day (Great Day) Will Shine (Will Shine) Mankind (Mankind)

As soon as my feet strikeZion Gonna lay down my heavyburden Gonna put on my robes ofglory Gonna shout to tell thestory Soon as all the people get together, Were gonna have a good time For Bahaullahs the Glory of God (The Glory of God) Great Day (Great Day) Great Day (Great Day) The Sun (The Sun) On All (On All) Great Day (Great Day) Great Day (Great Day) Will Shine (Will Shine) Mankind (Mankind)

Hawaiian Unity Song

Lead: 1. We are drops of one ocean We are waves of one sea Come and join us. We are flowers of one garden We are leaves of one tree. Come and join us. All the world is one country Man is one Cant you see Come and join us. We are drops of one ocean We are waves of one sea Come and join us. Echo: We are drops of one ocean We are waves of one sea. Come and join us We are flowers of one garden We are leaves of one tree. Come and join us All the world is one country Man is one Cant you see Come and join us We are drops of one ocean We are waves of one sea. Come and join us. Together: in our quest for unity, Its a way of life. for you and me.

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in our quest for unity, Its a way of life for you and me.

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in our quest for unity, Its a way of life for you and me.

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in our quest for unity, Its a way of life for you and me.

HELP US ALL PROCLAIM THE GREATEST NAME

by England Dan and John Ford Coley 1. Come on all you Glory Boys and hoist your Banners High. The Pillars of the Light are shining form the Persian sky. The people all are waiting to hear the Authors Fame. And help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. 2. 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. So help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. CHORUS: Bahullh, Bahullh! Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name! Bahullh, Bahullh! Help us all proclaim the Greatest Name! 3. Come on all you children of the Kingdom raise your voice. For God in all His mercy has given man a choice. The hearts of desert people surely will see rain. And help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. CHORUS 4. Come on all you people whore endowed with gentle souls. Ye shall all inherit the earth, the way the story goes. And I will be a traveler who gently fans the flames. And help us all proclaim the Greatest Name. CHORUS

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Hes Got the Whole World in His Hand Hes got the whole world in His hand, Hes got the whole world in His hand, Hes got the whole world in His hand, Hes got the whole world in His hand. Hes got the wind and the rain in His hand, Hes got the sun and the moon in His hand, Hes got the wind and the rain in His hand, Hes got the whole world in His hand. Hes got the little bitty baby in His hand, Hes got the little bitty baby in His hand, Hes got the little bitty baby in His hand, Hes got the whole world in His hand. Hes got you and me brother, in His hand, Hes got you and me sister, in His hand, Hes got you and me brother, in His hand, Hes got the whole world in His hand. Hes got everybody here in His hands, Hes got everybody there, in His hands, Hes got everybody there, in His hands, Hes got the whole world in His hand. (Repeat 1st verse)
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HURRAY FOR THE WORLD

By Red Grammer

CHORUS: Hurray for the world Hurray for the world Hurray for the world You got Im glad to be on it Im glad to be on it Its a -- special place Mother Nature and the Human Race

The worlds got buffalo, The worlds got bees The worlds got jellyfish swimmin in the seas, We got beavers n bears, bats n bugs, Minature poodles and slimy old slugs, so CHORUS The worlds got salami, The worlds got cheese You got maple syrup And mulberries We got egg foo young, Bagels n Lox, Corn on the cob and raisins in a box, so CHORUS We got moms n dads, Uncles n aunts Brothers, sisters, Grammas & Gramps We got neighbors next door, Kids down the street Everywhere we go we got new friends to meet, oh CHORUS

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I HAVE FOUND BAHULLH

By Esther & Rocky Moncho from Botswana

I have found Bahullh, In the early days of my life I will stay with Him, Now and forever, now and forever I have found Bahullh, In the early days of my life I will stay with Him, Now and forever, now and forever AllahuAbha, AllahuAbha, AllahuAbha, AllahuAbha

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I THINK YOURE WONDERFUL

By Red Grammer

Chorus: I think youre wonderful. When somebody says that to me, I feel wonderful. As wonderful can be. It makes me want to say the same thing to somebody new. And by the way, I ve been meaning to say: I think youre wonderful, too! 1. When we practice this phrase in the most honest way. Find something special in someone each day. We lift up the world one heart at a time. It all starts by saying this one simple line. Chorus 2. When each one of us feels important inside. Loving and giving and glad were alive. Oh what a difference well make in each day. And all because someone decided to say: Chorus

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In This Day In this day Bahullh, Talking to the world about justice. Oh what a wonder this justice, Surely its the day of God! Blessed Beauty! Blessed Beauty! Oh Hallelujah! He has come! In this day Bahullh, Talking to the world about justice. Oh what a wonder this justice, Surely its the day of God! In this day Bahullh, Talking to the world about Oneness! Oh what a wonder this oneness, Surely its the day of God! Blessed Beauty! Blessed Beauty! Oh Hallelujah! He has come! In this day Bahullh, Talking to the world about Oneness. Oh what a wonder this oneness, Surely its the day of God! Surely its the day of God!
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Kumbayah
Kumbayah, my Lord Kumbayah. Kumbayah, my Lord Kumbayah. Kumbayah, my Lord Kumbayah. Oh Lord, Kumbayah. Someones singing Lord, Kumbayah. Someones singing Lord, Kumbayah. Someones singing Lord, Kumbayah. Oh Lord, Kumbayah. Someones crying Lord, Kumbayah. Someones crying Lord, Kumbayah. Someones crying Lord, Kumbayah. Oh Lord, Kumbayah. Someones praying Lord, Kumbayah. Someones praying Lord, Kumbayah. Someones praying Lord, Kumbayah. Oh Lord, Kumbayah. Come by Here, my Lord, Kumbayah. Come by Here, my Lord, Kumbayah. Come by Here, my Lord, Kumbayah. Oh Lord, Kumbayah.

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Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

Chorus: Leaning, Leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, Leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
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What I have to dread, what I have to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms.
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Look At Me, Follow Me

Chorus: Look at Me, follow Me, be as I am Abdul-Baha, Abul-Baha. 1. Behold a candle How it gives its light It weeps its life away Drop by drop to give its rays You must die to the world And so be born again And enter into the kingdom of heaven You are the angels If your feet be firm Be steadfast as a rock That no earthly storm can move And as you have faith So shall your powers be And know that till the end Im always with you And how I long to travel the world In the utmost poverty And cry out Ya-Baha, God willing, you may do this for me

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MARCHING TO THE KINGDOM

CHORUS: Sing Brothers, for the time has come We are marching to the Kingdom Teach Brothers, for the time has come We are marching to the Kingdom

The Kingdom of God built here on earth (We are marching to the Kingdom) A promise of Christ for His rebirth (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS Bahaullah has come at last (We are marching to the Kingdom) Fulfilling the prophecies of the past (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS He brought this day of unity (We are marching to the Kingdom) For every city and locality (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS Divine Assemblies to serve His Cause (We are marching to the Kingdom) Of spreading His Words & obeying His Laws (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS The Kingdom is built-not words but deeds (We are marching to the Kingdom) Of spreading His Words with the utmost speed (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS Dont walk, but run; no silence, but shout (We are marching to the Kingdom) Love & unity, now spread it about (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS Well, the Lord looked down and saw it was time (We are marching to the Kingdom) Come on people now fall in line (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS Well, the dead shall rise and live again (We are marching to the Kingdom) To help us build a new race of men (We are marching to the Kingdom) CHORUS . . .we are marching to the Kingdom . . .we are marching to the Kingdom!

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O GOD, GUIDE ME
(From the Writings of Abdul-Baha)

English O God, guide me, protect me, Illumine the lamp of my heart, And make me a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and Powerful! Marshallese O Anij tel eo, kejebarok eo, Kemaram lamp eo ilo boruo Im koman bwein juon iju-ermak. Kew wot ko-kajur im maron. Spanish Oh Dios! Guiame, protegeme, Ilumina la lampara de mi Corazon Y haz de mi una estrella brillante. Tu eres ell Fuerte y el Ponderoso.

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OH, BAHAULLAH!
CHORUS: Oh, Bahaullah! Oh, Bahaullah! Oh, Bahaullah! Bring us together in unity, Bring us together as one family! We are all waves of one sea, we are all leaves of one tree We are all flowers of one garden 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! 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 Descend Thy mercies upon these souls, Help us, O God, to achieve our goals, Be our shield and our shelter in times of woe Bring us together in unity, Bring us together as one family! CHORUS

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OH GOD! EDUCATE THESE CHILDREN

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!

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ONE HEART RUBY RED

1. Walking down the street I met a friend, A friend with skin of golden brown Suffrin, Suffrin with his head a hangin down. Chorus: One heart ruby red, One heart ruby red, One heart ruby red, Beats the heart of man. 2. Walking down the street I met a friend, A friend with skin of midnight black, Suffrin, suffrin, with a grief upon his back. Chorus 3. Walking down the street I met a friend, A friend with skin of snowy white, Suffrin, suffrin, holdin up the wall with all his might. Chorus 4. Walkin down the street they all did meet a blend of men of brown and black and white Softly, softly, softly they walked into the night. Chorus 5. When a friend can meet another friend and when for hate theres love instead Neath a cloak of varied hue beats one heart of ruby red. Chorus

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ONE IN THE SPIRIT

1. We are one in the spirit. We are one in the Lord. We are one in the spirit. We are one in the Lord. And we pray that our unity will one day be restored. And theyll know we are brothers by our love, by our love. Yes theyll know we are brothers by our love. 2. We will work with each other. We will work side by side. We will work with each other. We will work side by side. We will guard each mans dignity and save each mans pride. And theyll know we are brothers by our love, by our love. Yes theyll know we are brothers by our love. 3. We will walk with each other. We will walk hand in hand. We will walk with each other. We will walk hand in hand. And together well spread the news that God is in our land. And theyll know we are brothers by our love, by our love. Yes theyll know we are brothers by our love. 4. All praise to the Father from whom all things come. All praise to the spirit of the Promised One. And all praise to Bahullh. The time has finally come. And theyll know we are brothers by our love, by our love. Yes theyll know we are brothers by our love. 5. A Bah is a Christian. A Bah is a Jew. A Bah is a Buddhist, Hindu, Moslem too. A Bah is most anything that God has said is true. And theyll know were Bahs by our love, by our love. Yes theyll know were Bahs by our love.

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Passing Through
Chorus: Passing through, passing through, sometimes happy, sometimes blue, Glad that I ran into you. Tell the people you saw me passing through. 1. And when Moses said to Pharaoh, Wont you let my people go? Said Paraoh, theyre in Egypt Land to stay. To the Promised Land were bound, Pharaoh, this Im telling you, For in Egypt Land, were only passing through. I saw Jesus on the cross on a hill called Cavalry. Do you hate mankind for what theyve done to you? Forgive them, everyone, for they know not what theyve done. Ill be back but now Im only passing through It was on the burning desert, that the battle raged that day. I asked Mohammed why men suffer so. Men must suffer, sometimes fight, even die for what is right, But this world you know theyre only passing through There were eighteen brave Persians, gathered round the Bab to say: At last weve found you, now what shall we do: Get ready for to see, the one coming after me, Wait a little more and Hell come passing through. It was 1863, that Bahaullah did say: This is the day weve all been waiting for. Gods promise has come true, now the rest is up to you. So go tell the world you saw Me passing through. It is (200?), and we know what we must do, And well have a world of peace before were through. Black or yellow, white or tan, Lord, a man is just a man. Were all brothers and were only passing through. Now therell come a time my friends, a time well never see, Maybe about a thousand years or so. So lets pass the word along, so our children wont go wrong, And theyll know the next time He comes passing through. Chorus

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Queen of Carmel
Standing on the mountain, Looking across the bay, The Queen of Carmel reigns, She reigns majestically. Chorus: Cry out, O Zion! Cry out, 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. God will sail His Ark on Thee As mentioned in the Book of Names. Chorus Unto God, the Lord of Hosts Kingdom of Earth and Heaven Land and sea rejoice this Day The Day of Revelation! Chorus

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RISE AND SHINE

adapted by Cindy Spencer
CHORUS: Rise and shine and give God the Glory, Glory Rise and shine and give God the Glory, Glory Rise and shine and --(CLAP)-- give God the Glory, Glory Children of the Lord. 1. The Lord said, Noah, theres gonna be a floody, floody Lord said, Noah, theres gonna be a floody, floody Get those children --(CLAP)-- out of the muddy, muddy Children of the Lord! So Noah He built Him, He built Himself an arky, arky Noah He built Him, He built Himself an arky, arky Built it out of --(CLAP)-- hickry barky, barky Children of the Lord! The Lord made Abraham the Father of a nation, nation Lord made Abraham the Father of a nation, nation Children runnin --(CLAP)-- all over creation, ation Children of the Lord!

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CHORUS 4. The Lord gave Moses the Law on stones and rocksies, rocksies Lord gave Moses the Law on stones and rocksies, rocksies took it down to --(CLAP)-- teach his flocksies, flocksies Children of the Lord! Teach love, true love the Lord he sent us Jesus, Jesus Teach love, true love the Lord he sent us Jesus, Jesus Love our friends and --(CLAP)-- our enemieses, mieses Children of the Lord!

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CHORUS 6. The Bab said, Listen, youd better stop your hatin, hatin Bab said, Listen, youd better stop your hatin, hatin Promised One is --(CLAP)-- already waitin, waitin Children of the Lord! Sing and shout: Bahaullahs the Glory, Glory Sing and shout: Bahaullahs the Glory, Glory Wake the dead up --(CLAP)-- and tell the story, story Children of the Lord!

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SAY HI!
by Red Grammer Did you know some folks are shy? When it comes to sayin hi They feel funny deep inside and they turn their heads away. They think no one wants to meet em, and nobody really needs em So when you go up to greet em they turn their heads away CHORUS: Ya gotta-Stand up tall! Gather up a smile Look em in the eye and say Hi! Take a breath (huh!)

So take it from your dog or cat Theyve got their hellos down pat! They dont turn their heads away. (whistle verse!)

Meow! Meow! Meow! Woof! Woof! Yap! Yap!

So when someone is sayin hi, and its your turn for bein shy You might want to run and hide but dont turn your head away CHORUS So when youre walkin down the street Say hello to those you meet (SHOUT!): Dont be lookin down at your feet Ya gotta look em in the eye and say HI!

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SHINE YOUR LIGHT

1. Shine your light on me, Bahullh I am over here, Bahullh Shine your light on me, Bahullh Glory-aye, Glory-aye. 2. Shine your light on us, Bahullh We are over here, Bahullh Shine your light on us, Bahullh Glory-aye, Glory-aye. 3. Help us teach your Cause, Bahullh We are over here, Bahullh Help us teach your Cause, Bahullh Glory-aye, Glory-aye. 4. Shine your light on us, Bahullh We are over here, Bahullh Shine your light on us, Bahullh Glory-aye, Glory-aye. 5. Shine your light on me, Bahullh I am over here, Bahullh Shine your light on me, Bahullh Glory-aye, Glory-aye Glory-aye, Glory-aye Glory-aye, Glory-aye

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Show Me the Way

Sequence: Sisters, Brothers, Fathers, Mothers, Sinners

As I went down in the river to pray, Studying about that good old way And who shall wear the starry crown, Good Lord show me the way. Oh Sisters, lets go down, Lets go down, come on down. Oh Sisters, lets go down, Down in the river to pray.

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Simple Gifts
Tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free, Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, It will be in the valley of love and delight. Chorus: When true simplicity is gained, To bow and to bend we will not be ashamed. To turn, turn will be our delight Til by turning, turning, we come round right, Tis the gift to be gentle, tis the gift to be fair, Tis the gift to wake and breathe the morning air. To walk every day in the path we choose. Tis the gift that we pray we never, never lose. Chorus Tis the gift to be knowing, tis the gift to be kind, Tis the gift to wait to hear anothers mind, That when we speak our feelings we might come out true, Tis the gift for me and the gift for you. Chorus Tis the gift to be loving, tis the best gift of all, Like the warm spring rain bringing beauty when it falls, And as we use this gift, we might come to believe, It is better to give than it is to receive. Chorus

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THE SINGING WIND

By Phyllis J. Day

The wind is singing in the mountains, across the valleys and the plain And calling joyous 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 valleys, cant see the brilliance of the dawn Cant hear the singing in the mountains, The Promised One is come! The Promised One is come! The Promised One is come! The wind is singing in the mountains, Bahaullah is come! Bahaullah is come! Bahaullah is come! The wind is singing in the mountains, Bahaullah is come!

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Solid Ground
My feet will hold me up! My feet wont let me down! My feet are growing roots Right into solid ground Whoa! Mama, Mama, Mama, Spread the news around 1. These Bahai children got their feet on solid ground!! 2. These Bahai men got their feet on solid ground!! 3. These Bahai women got their feet on solid ground!! 4. These Bahai youth got their feet on solid ground!! 5. These Bahai Teachers got their feet on solid ground!! 6. These Good people here got their feet on solid ground!!

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Standin in the Need of Prayer

Chorus: Its me, its me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer Its me, its me, O Lord Standin in the need of prayer. 1. Not my mother not my father, But its me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer. Not my sister nor my brother, But its me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer.

Chorus. 2. Not the deacon, not the preacher, But its me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer. Not the elder, not the teacher, But its me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer.

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TEACHING PEACE
Chorus: Teaching Peace, All the world around You and me, every city, every town One by one, in our work and in our play We are teaching Peace by what we do and what we say 1. Its up to us to show we care Reaching out to everybody everywhere Heart to heart and friend to friend Circling all around the world and back again. Chorus 2. So take my hand and come along Its time to sing the world a brand new Song So sing it loud and sing it clear All together now so everyone can hear. Chorus 3. So take my hand and come along Its time to sing the world a brand new Song So sing it loud and sing it clear All together now so everyone can hear. Chorus (Repeat the last two lines)

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THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE

This little light of mine, Im gonna let it shine This little light of mine, Im gonna let it shine This little light of mine, Im gonna let it shine Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. Right here in Springdale, Im gonna let it shine Right here in Springdale, Im gonna let it shine Right here in Springdale, Im gonna let it shine Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. All over Arkansas, Im gonna let it shine All over Arkansas, Im gonna let it shine All over Arkansas, Im gonna let it shine Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine.

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USE A WORD
by Red Grammer When someone makes you slip and you want to bruise their lip Use a word (USE A WORD!) When someone grabs your book and you go for your left hook Use a word (USE A WORD!) CHORUS A: Cause we can work it out, thats what words were invented for We can work it out, thats the best way there is for sure To fight over somethin is absurd So, for Petes sake -- Use a word (USE A WORD!) When someone steals your ball and you wanta make them fall Use a word (USE A WORD!) When someone plays a trick and windin up to kick Use a word (USE A WORD!) CHORUS B: Theres so many different words they do all kinds of things Some can make us smile and laugh while others hurt and sting We get to choose the words we use, each and every day So when its time to use a word be careful what you say---(CHORUS A again) When someone hurts your pride and you want to run and hide Use a word (USE A WORD!) When someone thinks of you in a way that isnt true Use a word (USE A WORD!) CHORUS C: Everyone is different, take a look around and see Youre the only you I know and Im the only me Because were all so different therell be times we disagree But I just want to say my friend That thats alright with me---(CHORUS A again)

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WE ARE SOLDIERS
Well, the Bab blew His trumpet Announcing to the world the time had come And like a Thief in the Night, He came by the Gate, Because He was the Promised One, O CHORUS: We are soldiers, in Gods Army Weve got to stop and teach the Word for now (Weve got to hold) Weve got to hold up the love and unity! Weve got to hold it up until we die! Bahaullah was the Prophet He had the Word that is right for now And when the road got rough and the going got tough, He just stood there and taught anyhow Abdul-Baha was the Servant He had the Word that is right for now And when the road got rough and the going got tough, He just stood there and taught anyhow CHORUS Shoghi Effendi was the Guardian He had the Word that is right for now And when the road got rough and the going got tough, He just stood there and taught anyhow Now, We are the soldiers! Weve got the Word that is right for now! And when the road gets rough and the going gets tough Were gonna stand there and teach anyhow! CHORUS

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WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF BAH

by Donna Taylor

GROUP #1 1. We are the people of Bah We are the people of Bah We are the people of, We are the people of, We are the people of Bah. We are the lovers of Bah. We are the lovers of Bah. We are the teachers of Bah. We are the teachers of Bah. We are the singers of Bah. We are the singers of Bah. We are the children of Bah. We are the children of Bah.

2. 3. 4. 5.

GROUP #2 Ya Ba-hul-Ab-h! Ya Ba-hul-Ab-h! Ya Ba-hul-Ab-h! Ya Ba-hul-Ab-h! Ya Ba-hul-Ab-h! SPANISH Somos la gente de Bah. Somos la gente de Bah. Somos la gente de, Somos la gente de, Somos la gente de Bah! PERSIAN M ban-di-g-ni Bah. M ban-di-g-ni Bah. M ban-di-g-ni, M ban-di-g-ni, M ban-di-g-ni Bah.

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We Have Come
1. We have come to sing praises to our Lord, We have come to sing praises to our Lord, Allah u Abha Ya Baha ul Abha We have come to sing praises to our Lord. We have come to give honor to our Lord, We have come to give honor to our Lord, Allah u Abha Ya Baha ul Abha We have come to sing praises to our Lord. We have come to give thanks to our Lord, We have come to give thanks to our Lord, Allah u Abha Ya Baha ul Abha We have come to give thanks to our Lord. We have come to sing praises, We have come to give honor We have come to give thanks, We have come to sing praises We have come to sing praises to our Lord.

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We Shall Be Happy
Chorus: We shall be happy, we shall be happy (o-o-oh) O-o-oh, O-o-oh, We shall be happy, we shall be happy Oh, AllahuAbha 1. Let us learn to work together Let us learn to love each other And see what this wonderful world will be Be you black, be you white, Be you red, be you brown The Lord God made us all

Chorus 2. Let us sing and dance together Like birds of the same feather And see what this wonderful world will be Be you Christian, be you Muslim, Be you Hindu, be you Jew Bahaullah is for all

Chorus

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WHERE WOULD I BE (INAJ KAR BED IA)

Marsahllese: Inaj kar bed ia, oh inaj kar bed ia, Naj kar ia eo ao mour in dreo, Jako ilo lal in eobrak kon tiriamo, Ne ejab Bahullh, oh inaj kar bed ia. English: Where would I be, oh where would I be, Where would I spend eternity. Lost in this world full of sorrows, Without Bahullh, oh where would I be.

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Will the Circle be Unbroken

Chorus: Will the circle be unbroken? By and by Lord, by and by, Theres a better home a-waitin In the sky sky.Lord, in the sky. 1. I was standing by my window On a cold and cloudy day, When I saw the hearse come rollin For to take my mother away. 2. I told the undertaker, Undertaker, please drive slow, For this body you are haulin Lord, I hate to see her go. Chorus 3. Well I followed close behind her, Tried to hold up and be brave, But I could not hide my sorrow When they laid her in the grave. 4. I went back home, my home was lonesome, Missed my mother she was gone. All my brothers and sisters crying In our home so sad and alone. Chorus 5. We sang the songs of childhood, Hymns of faith that made us strong, Ones that our mother had taught us, Hear the angels sing along. 6. One by one the seats were empty, One by one they went away, Now my family, they are parted, Will they meet again someday? Chorus

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WITH TWO WINGS

By Red Grammer

CHORUS: With two wings With two wings With two wings With two wings

we can soar thru the air we can go most anywhere we can sail thru the sky we can fly

1. Boys: I am one wing, father and brother. By myself all I can do is flutter Im only one wing I need the other for the Dove of Peace to fly Girls: I am one wing, sister and mother. By myself all I can do is flutter Im only one wing I need the other for the Dove of Peace to fly CHORUS 2. Girls: I am one voice Im half of the world All: When we learn to work together then the Dove of Peace will fly CHORUS (Repeat CHORUS) Boys: I am another and I am the other

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THE WORD OF GOD

by Cindy Van Kley (Tune: The Ants Go Marching) We learn to plan our day around the Word of God. We learn that meditations not so ve - ry odd. We study verses by the score, When we get done then we search for more Cause the answer lies in work, and prayer, and mem-o-rizing, mem-o-rizing We know to read the Word of God each day, hurray And focus in on what Hes got to say, today: Recite the Word each morn and night Then do what He says and youll be alright Cause the answer lies in work, and prayer, and mem-o-rizing, mem-o-rizing The Power from the Word is God is mine, today. Plug in the plug, turn on the switch, then pray away. Just study, read and meditate Then serve the Cause and youre feelin great Cause the answer lies in work, and prayer, and mem-o-rizing, mem-o-rizing For exercise one prayers correct, hurrah, hurrah! You move and bend and gen-u-flect, hurrah, hurrah! Its the Long Ob-lig-a-tory Prayer Stand up, bend down -- but dont stop there Cause the answer lies in work, and prayer, and mem-o-rizing, mem-o-rizing We share our feelings as Bahais at home and school And how we sometimes feel like its not cool, in school Embarrassed, lazy, scared or sad But we dont have to feel so bad Cause the answer lies in work, and prayer, and mem-o-rizing, mem-o-rizing Weve homework, classowrk, tests and crafts each week to do Bahai School is the place to make new friendships, too! We talk and laugh when the work gets done In fact, you could say that we even have fun Cause the answer lies in work, and prayer, and mem-o-rizing, mem-o-rizing 45

World Citizens
by Phil Lucas

Chorus: Glory not in this that you love your country. Glory in this that you love mankind. We are 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, thats how the world must be All its peoples live as one Like fragrant flowers in the sun! Chorus

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WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR HEART?

by Joany Lincoln

Would you give your heart to Bahaullah? Would you give your heart to Bahaullah? Would you be a flame of fire, a river of life, Give your heart to Bahaullah? ANSWER: Yes, Ill give my heart to Bahaullah? Yes, Ill give my heart to Bahaullah? Yes, Ill be a flame of fire, a river of life, Give my heart to Bahaullah! Would you give your live to Bahaullah? Would you give your life to Bahaullah? Would you give your earthly possessions, your worldly desires, Your whole life to Bahaullah? ANSWER Would you pioneer for the Cause of God? Would you pioneer for the Cause of God? Would you walk the deserts and cities, the jungles and towns, Telling all of Bahaullah? ANSWER

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YOU GOTTA SING

Traditional

You gotta sing when the spirit says sing, You gotta sing when the spirit says sing, When the spirit says sing, you gotta sing right along! You gotta sing when the spirit says sing! You gotta shout when the spirit says shout, You gotta shout when the spirit says shout, When the spirit says shout, you gotta shout right along! You gotta shout when the spirit says shout! You gotta pray when the spirit says pray, You gotta pray when the spirit says pray, When the spirit says pray, you gotta pray right along! You gotta pray when the spirit says pray! You gotta move when the spirit says move, You gotta move when the spirit says move, When the spirit says move, you gotta get up and GO! You gotta move when the spirit says move! You gotta hum when the spirit says hum, You gotta hum when the spirit says hum, When the spirit says hum, you gotta hum right along, You gotta hum when the spirit says hum! LETS HUM! (Hum verse) You gotta sing when the spirit says sing You gotta sing when the spirit says sing When the spirit says sing, you gotta sing right along You gotta sing when the spirit says sing! You gotta shout when the spirit says shout! You gotta pray when the spirit says pray!

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SHORT SONGS

BLESSED IS THE SPOT

(From the Writings of Bahaullah)

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!

GOD IS SUFFICIENT
God is sufficient unto me. He verily is the All Sufficing. In Him let the trusting trust.

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I AM A B
I am a B I am a B-A I am a capital B-A-H-A- apostrophe-I I know that B-A-H-A-U-L-L-A-H is watching me, and I will W-O-R-K F-O-R P-E-A-C-E.

LOOK AT ME, FOLLOW ME

by Iris Harrell
Look at Me, Follow Me, Be as I am, Abdul Baha, Abdul Baha Teach, Teach, Teach, Follow Me, Be as I am, Abdul Baha, Abdul Baha. Serve your Lord, Follow Me, Be as I am, Abdul Baha, Abdul Baha. Love mankind, Follow Me, Be as I am, Abdul Baha, Abdul Baha. Look at Me, Follow Me, Be as I am, Abdul Baha, Abdul Baha Abdul Baha, Abdul Baha.

MY LOVE IS MY STRONGHOLD
O Son of Being. My love is My stronghold; He that entereth therein is safe and secure, And he that turneth away shall surely stray and perish. O Son of Being, My love is My stronghold. O Son of Being, My love is My stronghold.

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OUR GOD
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above; With wisdom, power and love Our God is an awesome God!

A PLEA FOR ONE WORLD

A plea for one world Is heard in many different lands This is the plea of a world that is hungry for peace Let all men come together Let all men live together Happily In all kinds of weather Singing the song of peace

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.

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