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Pacific Inspiration – 3 Songs from the Islands of Fiji

September 12, 2023, in Music > Community, by

At a recent institutional meeting held in Suva, Fiji, participants from several clusters around the islands of Fiji gathered. Amongst the many songs and prayers shared, were these three beautiful original compositions, brought to you with love from the beautiful islands of the Pacific. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

Chapters:

  • 0:00 Song 1 – How we long to see humanity
  • 3:55 Song 2 – Forget all save Me
  • 7:31 Song 3 – Love Me, that I may love thee

Song 1 – “How we long to see humanity”

From the 30 Dec 2021 message of the Universal House of Justice, paragraph 40 (and 2)

Composed by Isireli Racagi and Waisea Mocevata

Sung by (L to R) Waisea Mocevata, Tabuki Drodro, Rohan Ludher, Isireli Racagi

“How we long to see humanity illumined with the love of its Lord; how we long to hear His praise on every tongue. Knowing the ardency of our wish, you know then the emotion with which, when we lay our heads upon the Most Holy Threshold, we implore Baha’u’llah to make you, and all who cherish His precious Faith, ever more perfect channels of His ineffable grace.”

“Baha’u’llah states that “the purpose for which mortal men have, from utter nothingness, stepped into the realm of being, is that they may work for the betterment of the world and live together in concord and harmony.”

Song 2 – “Forget all save Me”

From The Hidden Words

Composed by Isireli Racagi

Sung by (L to R) Waisea Mocevata, Tabuki Drodro, Rohan Ludher, Merania Mocevata, Isireli Racagi

“O SON OF LIGHT! Forget all save Me and commune with My spirit. This is of the essence of My command, therefore turn unto it.” – Baha’u’llah

Song 3 – ” Love Me, that I may love thee”

From The Hidden Words

Composed by Merania Mocevata

Sung by (L to R) Waisea Mocevata, Merania Mocevata, Isireli Racagi

“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.” – Baha’u’llah

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Collis Ta'eed

Hi I’m Collis! I live in Darwin, in the Northern Territory. I’m a Baha’i, designer, entrepreneur, climate tech angel investor, and engaged in philanthropy to support First Nations young people in Australia. I've been working on Baha'i Blog since its inception in 2011!
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Discussion 1 Comment

So good! Beautiful harmonies…

Maury Miloff

Maury Miloff (November 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM)

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