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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 San Francisco, USA with Jamal Corrie who sings “Know Thou of a Truth” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in San Francisco, USA, February 2017.
Lyrics & Quote
Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man hath walked in the ways of God, it will, assuredly, return and be gathered to the glory of the Beloved. By the righteousness of God! It shall attain a station such as no pen can depict, or tongue describe. The soul that hath remained faithful to the Cause of God, and stood unwaveringly firm in His Path shall, after his ascension, be possessed of such power that all the worlds which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him.
Baha’u’llah
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*NOTE: The song lyrics differ at the end from the original quote.*
Chords
Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man hath walked in the ways of God, it will, assuredly, return
Eb minor, Db major, Gb Major, Bb minor, Gb Major, Eb minor, Bb minor
Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man hath walked in the ways of God, it will, assuredly, return
Eb minor, Db major, Gb Major, Bb minor, Gb Major, Eb minor, Bb minor
and be gathered to the glory of the Beloved
and be gathered to the glory of the Beloved
Eb minor, eb minor
By the righteousness of God!
Gb major, F minor, Gb major, F minor, Ab minor, Gb major, Bb minor
By the righteousness of God!
Gb major, F minor, Gb major, F minor, Ab minor, Cb major, Bb minor
It shall attain a station such as no pen can depict, or tongue describe.
Ab minor, Gb minor, Gb minor, Gb diminished
The soul that hath remained faithful to the Cause of God,
Db major, Cb major, Bb minor, Ab minor
and stood unwaveringly firm in His Path shall, after his ascension, be possessed of such power
Db major, Cb major, Bb minor, Ab minor, Ab minor
that all the worlds, that all the worlds
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him.
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
That all the worlds! That all the worlds!
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
which the Almighty hath created can benefit through him.
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
Instrumental
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
Know thou, of a truth, that if the soul of man
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
Hath walked in the ways of God, it will return unto him
Eb minor, Ab minor, Db major, Bb minor
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He has grown into a fine young man Scot, you raised him well. David is in Israel at the moment and has been there for the last 4 1/2 years. I hope you are well.
Beautiful and uplifting music using the Baha’i writings. Very gifted and spiritual young man. Love his piano playing and melodies. I look forward to hearing more in the future. I love that he has found a way to serve the Faith through his moving original compositions.
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Beautiful. He sings with his heart and soul on the lyrics and melody.
Criselda R. Figuerres (March 3, 2017 at 8:38 PM)
I totally agree, Criselda!
Sonjel Vreeland (March 3, 2017 at 10:35 PM)
Truly beautiful, and moving. The melody is haunting. Nice recording as well.
Scot Corrie (March 3, 2017 at 8:46 PM)
He has grown into a fine young man Scot, you raised him well. David is in Israel at the moment and has been there for the last 4 1/2 years. I hope you are well.
Brennen Munro (March 3, 2017 at 6:13 PM)
Hi, please email me so we can catch up (via my website: http://www.corriegraphics.com)
Scot Corrie (March 3, 2017 at 3:47 AM)
Beautiful and uplifting music using the Baha’i writings. Very gifted and spiritual young man. Love his piano playing and melodies. I look forward to hearing more in the future. I love that he has found a way to serve the Faith through his moving original compositions.
Sally Robitaille (April 4, 2017 at 1:38 PM)
We’ve so very glad you enjoyed this Studio Session, Sally!
Sonjel Vreeland (April 4, 2017 at 12:09 AM)