Videos of the Writings and Prayers of the Bab

Updated: Feb 16, 2020

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A beautiful collection of Baha'i holy writings and prayers by the Bab, herald of the Baha'i Faith, put to music and shared through these videos.

Elika Mahony - Remover of Difficulties

Remover of Difficulties is a prayer by the Báb sung in 3 languages: English, Spanish and Arabic.

"Say God Sufficeth" by Tom Francis

Tom Francis sings “Say God Sufficeth”, from the Writings of The Bab.

Ali Youssefi - Forgiveness

Lyrics from the Bahá’í writings:

"I beg Thee to forgive me, O my Lord, for every mention but the mention of Thee, and for every praise but the praise of Thee, and for every delight but delight in Thy nearness, and for every pleasure but the pleasure of communion with Thee, and for every joy but the joy of Thy love and of Thy good-pleasure, and for all things pertaining unto me which bear no relationship unto Thee, O Thou Who art the Lord of lords, He Who provideth the means and unlocketh the doors." The Báb

"I Adjure Thee" by Shadi, Hoda & Leif

Shadi Toloui-Wallace, Hoda Toloui-Wallace and Leif Thorseth sing “I Adjure Thee” from the Writings of the Bab.

Baha'i Prayer for Detachment | Bahareh Khademi

Prayer: "O Lord! Unto Thee I repair for refuge, and toward all Thy signs I set my heart. O Lord! Whether traveling or at home, and in my occupation or in my work, I place my whole trust in Thee. Grant me then Thy sufficing help so as to make me independent of all things, O Thou Who art unsurpassed in Thy mercy! Bestow upon me my portion, O Lord, as Thou pleasest, and cause me to be satisfied with whatsoever Thou hast ordained for me. Thine is the absolute authority to command."

"No One But Thee" by Calla Kinglit

Calla sings “No One But Thee”, from the Writings of the Bab.

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

O MY God! There is no one but Thee to allay the anguish of my soul, and Thou art my highest aspiration, O my God. My heart is wedded to none save Thee and such as Thou dost love. I solemnly declare that my life and death are both for Thee..." - The Bab

Is there Any Remover of Difficulties

The 9th Annual Baha'i Festival Choir sings "Is There Any Remover of Difficulties?"

Unto Thee I Repair for Refuge - a prayer by the Bab

A beautiful prayer by the Báb titled 'Unto Thee I Repair for Refuge' from the album 'The Exalted One' - an album composed in honor of the Bicentenary of the Birth of the Báb by

Elika Mahony.

LYRICS:

O Lord! Unto Thee I repair for refuge, and toward all Thy signs I set my heart. O Lord! Whether traveling or at home, and in my occupation or in my work, I place my whole trust in Thee. Grant me then Thy sufficing help so as to make me independent of all things, O Thou Who art unsurpassed in Thy mercy! Bestow upon me my portion, O Lord, as Thou pleasest, and cause me to be satisfied with whatsoever Thou hast ordained for me. Thine is the absolute authority to command. Selections from the Writings of The Báb

"Forgiveness Prayer" by Louis & Eleonore

Louis Belmont and Eleonore who sing “Forgiveness Prayer” from the Writings of the Bab.

Here is the quotation used for the lyrics below followed by the quotation:

"O my God, O my Lord, O my Master! I beg Thee to forgive me for seeking any pleasure save Thy love, or any comfort except Thy nearness, or any delight besides Thy good-pleasure, or any existence other than communion with Thee." - The Bab

Luke Slott - Remover of Difficulties

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! Say: God sufficeth all things above all things, and nothing in the heavens or in the earth but God sufficeth. - From Bahá’í Prayers, pp.28 & 29