"Refresh and Gladden" by Asha & Maya

Описание: Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions is an initiative where we invite Baha’is and their friends from around the world to come into a studio and share the Baha’i Writings put to music.

In this Baha’i Blog Studio Session, we’re in Perth, Australia with Asha Kumari and Maya Villiers-Stuart who sing “Refresh and Gladden” attributed to the Writings of Abdu’l-Baha.

While the text of this prayer in the original language has not been found and it therefore cannot be authenticated, it can be used in devotions.

The melody was composed by Fiona McDonald.

This song was filmed and recorded in Perth, Australia in December 2023.

LYRICS/QUOTE:

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

You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here:   / refresh-and-gladden-asha-maya  

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