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As a proudly Australian initiative, we’re excited to showcase a collection of Australian stories, music, tributes and more.n,
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 Brisbane, Australia with Tom Francis who sings “Wakened” based on the Writings of Baha’u’llah.
This song was filmed and recorded in Brisbane, Australia in August 2023.
I have wakened in Thy shelter, O my God, and it becometh him that seeketh that shelter to abide within the Sanctuary of Thy protection and the Stronghold of Thy defense. Illumine my inner being, O my Lord, with the splendors of the Dayspring of Thy Revelation, even as Thou didst illumine my outer being with the morning light of Thy favor.
Em G Bm D
I have wakened in Thy shelter, O my God
Em G Bm
And it becometh him that seeketh that shelter to
D
abide
C Em D C
Within the Sanctuary of Thy protection
Em D
And the Stronghold of Thy defense
G C G C G
Illumine my inner being, O my Lord
G C
With the splendors of the Dayspring of Thy
G C G
Revelation
C D Em
Even as thou didst illumine my outer being with
D
the morning light
C D Em
Even as thou didst illumine my outer being with
D
the morning light
Em D G C Em D C
of Thy favor.
You can also listen to the audio version of this song on Baha’i Blog’s Soundcloud page here: “Wakened” by Tom Francis
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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Hi!
So beautiful!
What kind of mics are being used here?
I see a Coles mic on the left, but what about the other two?
Thanks so much!
Mákete (October 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM)