“La paix (Peace)” by Mathilde

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 Paris, France with Mathilde who sings “La paix” from the Writings of Baha’u’llah in French.

This song was filmed and recorded in Paris, France, December 2017.

Lyrics & Quote

FRENCH

Ô mon frère, allume la flamme de l’esprit dans la lampe des coeurs, brûlant l’huile de la sagesse, à l’abri du globe de l’intelligence, afin que le vent de l’infidélité ne puisse l’éteindre ni en diminuer la brillance. Ainsi avons-nous éclairé le ciel de la Parole par les splendeurs du soleil de la sagesse et de la compréhension divines, afin que ton coeur trouve la paix et que tu sois de ceux qui s’envolent sur les ailes de la certitude dans l’atmosphère d’amour de leur Seigneur, le Miséricordieux.

Baha’u’llah

ENGLISH

… O brother! kindle with the oil of wisdom the lamp of the spirit within the innermost chamber of thy heart, and guard it with the globe of understanding, that the breath of the infidel may extinguish not its flame nor dim its brightness. Thus have We illuminated the heavens of utterance with the splendours of the Sun of divine wisdom and understanding, that thy heart may find peace, that thou mayest be of those who, on the wings of certitude, have soared unto the heaven of the love of their Lord, the All-Merciful.

Baha’u’llah

Chords

Am, Am/G, D/F#, F6,
Fmaj7, C, G (sus4), D(sus2)
Am, Am/G, D/F#, F6,
Am, Am/C (or C6?), B7 (with no high E), FEAB (Fmaj7sus)

You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here:

You can also watch the “Studio Sessions” video series on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLePDtgwcyKAScvchcLzY-XZTmP2tdN-EY

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Jordan Raj is a comedian, content producer and third culture kid. Born in Australia and raised in the Czech Republic by parents with ambiguous eastern origins, he is grateful for his unique perspective as his brain grapples to embrace the world. With brief journeys into the spheres of singing, public speaking, high school teaching and magic, he loves all types of performance and loves creating humorous video content to share online. Jordan is known for the “What’s That Word?” Series on Baha’i Blog and a number of explainer videos on Baha’i Holy days which he co-created with his cousin Raj. Currently, Jordan is living in Germany with his wife, where he spends his time doing stand up comedy and producing the Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions series.