“O Thou Candle” by James Mohajer

Baha’i Blog 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 London, United Kingdom with James Mohajer who sings “O Thou Candle” based on a prayer by Abdu’l-Baha.

This song was filmed and recorded in London, United Kingdom, September 2018.

Lyrics & Quote

O thou candle of the Love of God!
I ask God to grant thee by His favor and grace that which is thy utmost desire; that the closed doors become opened, the uneven roads become even, thy face shine by the love of God, thy sight become brighter by witnessing the signs of God; that thou mayest attain spiritual joy, eternal happiness and heavenly life.

Abdu’l-Baha

Chords

C Am7 Fsus2
O thou candle of the Love of God!

C Am7 Fsus2
I ask God to grant thee by His favor and grace

C Am7 Fsus2
that which is thy utmost desire;

C Am7 Fsus2
that the closed doors become opened, the uneven roads become even,

C Am7 Fsus2
thy face shine by the love, the love of God,

C Am7 Fsus2
thy sight become brighter by witnessing the signs of God;

C Am7 Fsus2
that thou mayest attain spiritual joy,

C Am7 Fsus2
eternal happiness and heavenly life

C Am7 Fsus2
eternal happiness and heavenly life.

You can also listen to and download the audio version of this song from Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here: “O Thou Candle” by James Mohajer [Audio Track]

Watch the entire Studio Sessions video series on Baha’i Blog’s YouTube Channel here: Baha’i Blog Studio Sessions playlist

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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.