Baha’is believe in the power of prayer and you’ll find Baha’is and their friends, throughout the world, getting together to pray. This is often referred to as a ‘devotional gathering’ or ‘devotional meeting’, and they happen in diverse settings, whether in cities or villages.
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, Max Weigert sings “Guide Me” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.
This song was filmed and recorded in Madrid, Spain, October, 2015.
Lyrics & Quote
O God, guide me, protect me, make of me a shining lamp and a brilliant star. Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful
Abdu’l-Baha
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Chords
(Start in G)
G E- C D G
O God, guide me, protect me, O God, guide me
G E- C D G
make of me, a shining lamp, a brilliant star, O God, guide me
A C
Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful (2x)
(repeat, modulate up a half step)
Ab F- Db Eb Ab
O God, guide me, protect me, O God, guide me
Ab F- Db Eb Ab
make of me, a shining lamp, a brilliant star, O God, guide me
Bb Db
Thou art the Mighty and the Powerful (2x)
You can also download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here:
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You composed an upbeat and catchy tune, Max. Love it! Your YouTube guitar tutorials are very helpful, and I have learned to play some of your songs–thank you! Would you consider posting a tutorial of Guide Me and I Want You To Be Happy too?
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You composed an upbeat and catchy tune, Max. Love it! Your YouTube guitar tutorials are very helpful, and I have learned to play some of your songs–thank you! Would you consider posting a tutorial of Guide Me and I Want You To Be Happy too?
Martha (August 8, 2016 at 12:21 PM)
We’re so glad you’ve enjoyed Max’s music and we’ll be sure to bring your request to his attention! Thanks for watching!
Sonjel Vreeland (August 8, 2016 at 4:16 PM)
We also have a version of that prayer. Intended for children. Somewhat slow in tempo or beat.
Criselda R. Figuerres (August 8, 2016 at 1:00 PM)
The chords are also helpful especially for beginners or those who want to learn to play guitar.
Criselda R. Figuerres (August 8, 2016 at 12:12 PM)
I liked this version of the prayer so much that I shared it on my profile page. Great job composing and singing!
Rich Young (August 8, 2016 at 3:01 AM)
Thanks Rich! Really appreciate that 🙂
Max Weigert (September 9, 2016 at 3:48 AM)