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“No One But Thee” by Calla Kinglit

October 29, 2015, in Music > Studio Session, by

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, Calla sings “No One But Thee”, from the Writings of the Bab.

This song was filmed and recorded in Toronto, Canada, August 2015.

Lyrics & Quote

O MY God! There is no one but Thee to allay the anguish of my soul, and Thou art my highest aspiration, O my God. My heart is wedded to none save Thee and such as Thou dost love. I solemnly declare that my life and death are both for Thee…

The Bab

Chords

G#m
Oh my God
B
there is no one but Thee
E B D#m
to allay the anguish of my soul ooh
G#m B
Thou art my highest aspiration
E B
Oh my God, Oh my God
D#m
Oooh
B D#m
my heart is wedded to none save Thee
C#m G#m
and such as Thou dost love
F# B
I solemnly declare
D#m C#m
my life and death are both for Thee
G#m F#m
ooh ooh oooh
B D#m
my heart is wedded to none save Thee
C#m G#m
and such as Thou dost love
F# B
I solemnly declare
D#m C#m
my life and death are both for Thee
G#m F# B
ooh ooh they are for You
D#m E
they are for You, for You
G#m
Oh my God
B
there is no one but Thee
E B D#m
to allay the anguish of my soul ooh
G#m B
Thou art my highest aspiration
E B
Oh my God, Oh my God
D#m
Oooh

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

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Through 15 years of experience, Laura has honed a growing repertoire as a producer and media artist. Her media skills include film production, video editing and photography and as a producer she has led numerous creative projects, as well as managed and organized small and large scale events. Laura also helps deliver content to audiences through compelling and effective digital strategies including marketing approaches through design and web products. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada with her two children.
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Discussion 5 Comments

Oh, my goodness! My children and I are just stunned — how lovely! Thank you for posting! We will definitely be looking for more music by this amazing artist!

Amy

Amy (October 10, 2015 at 1:44 PM)

I just want to say bravo!

Persian guy

Persian guy (December 12, 2015 at 5:08 AM)

Sublime. Takes you to another place!

Nadia

Nadia (January 1, 2016 at 1:12 PM)

Very nice and effective

Ramin

Ramin (September 9, 2018 at 4:15 AM)

Serenely beautiful

Lin

Lin (September 9, 2018 at 12:05 AM)

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