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Baha’i Blog’s “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 Phoenix, Arizona with Chandra Susilo and Eric Schechter Vahid who sing “Corazón puro (Pure Heart)” in Spanish from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in Phoenix, Arizona, December 2017.
Lyrics & Quote
SPANISH
Crea en mí un corazón puro, oh mi Dios, y renueva una conciencia tranquila dentro de mí, oh mi Esperanza. Por medio del espíritu del poder confírmame en Tu Causa, oh mi Señor…
Baha’u’llah
ENGLISH
Create in me a pure heart, O my God, and renew a tranquil conscience within me, O my Hope! Through the spirit of power confirm Thou me in Thy Cause, O my Best-Beloved…
Baha’u’llah
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You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here:
Randomly bursting into song is a daily occurrence for Jordan, something which his friends find both hilarious and terrifying, however, for their own survival, they have grown accustomed to acts of randomness. Growing up in both the Czech Republic and Australia, and looking like he’s from neither, Jordan took to creating Youtube videos from a young age, the intention of his content is to make people happy and hopefully spread some positivity juice. He is now studying Media in Melbourne Australia, and singing for his classmates. (he really does not sing that much)
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Beautiful!
JoLinda Susilo (April 4, 2018 at 9:29 PM)
Very good.
Perhaps other musical instruments would enhance the background!?!
Mel (April 4, 2018 at 2:56 PM)
Very very cool! One of my favourites. More please Chandra and Eric. Love from New Zealand.
Maile (June 6, 2018 at 5:09 AM)