Additional Music
by Elika Mahony
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Invictus
03:05
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Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.
It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.
William Ernest Henley
To view the video of 'Invictus': https://www.elikamahony.com/video-for-invictus/
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You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.
You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.
Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.
But let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf
Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow.
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Where there is love
02:00
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'Where there is love, nothing is too much trouble and there is always time.'
~ Based on words attributed to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá
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Dancing with My daughter
04:43
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The Essence of Love
02:07
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"The essence of love is for man to turn his heart to the Beloved One, and sever himself from all else but Him, and desire naught save that which is the desire of his Lord." ~ Baha'u'llah
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The Photograph
05:22
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'The Photograph'
The photograph I see comes alive so easily
And tells me of a life that was so pure
He would never turn away from anyone
And the love in His eyes is so real
He suffered all His life to show us how to be free
He could always love His enemy
And through the worst of trials He could always smile
and lift the heart of every friend up so high
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
'Abdu’l-Bahá
He could take the hand of a sad and a broke man
and wash away his fears for awhile
He could understand the secrets we defend
and make it feel that living was worthwhile
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
And anytime you feel bruised at heart
remember His glorious smile
and call to mind the promise He made:
I will be with you always
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His name
and 'Abdu’l-Bahá was His life
'Abdu’l-Bahá was His aim
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
"Let the love and light of the Kingdom
radiate through you
until all who look upon you
shall be illumined by its reflection.
Be as stars, brilliant and sparkling
in the loftiness of their heavenly station."
His whole life a sacrifice
'Abdu’l-Bahá
'Abdu’l-Bahá
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O God, my God, my Beloved, my heart's Desire. - The Bab
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Heavenly Wings
02:43
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O Thou kind Lord! Graciously bestow a pair of heavenly wings unto each of these fledglings, and give them spiritual power that they may wing their flight through this limitless space and may soar to the heights of the Abha Kingdom.
O Lord! Strengthen these fragile seedlings that each one may become a fruitful tree, verdant and flourishing...
Grant that this youth may attain unto that which is the highest aspiration of the holy ones. Endow him with the wings of Thy strengthening grace-wings of detachment and divine aid-that he may soar thereby into the atmosphere of Thy tender mercy...
~ Abdu'l-Baha
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When we Pray
02:43
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When you need him
God is there
You can find Him
Everywhere
When we pray
He holds our hands
He can do
What no one else can
(Chorus)
God always listens
To what we say
God always helps us
Whenever we pray
He’s always present
Night and day
He will never
Turn us away
When you're in need
God always helps
Don't need to turn to
Anyone else
When we're alone
Or all together
We can talk to God
By saying a prayer
Chorus
When you need him
God is there
You can find Him
Everywhere
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I Adjure Thee Chant
01:58
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I adjure Thee by Thy might, O my God! Let no harm beset me in times of tests, and in moments of heedlessness guide my steps aright through Thine inspiration.
(The Bab, Baha'i Prayers, p. 28)
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Service is an Honor
02:33
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Today is the day
To lend a helping hand
To give of ourselves
To aid our fellow man
There is no task
Too big or small
Service is an honor
When you’re given the call
(Chorus)
Service to mankind
Is everyone's duty
Helping is in itself
A form of beauty
(Chorus part 2)
Think ye at all times
of rendering some service
to every member
of the human race
Service is for the young
Service is for the old
Men and women, boys & girls
Assisting the world
Service to others
Is a form of light
Brings smiles to all faces
Helps the world unite
Chorus
Listen to the words
That came from the Master’s lips
Work done in the spirit of service
Is the highest form of worship
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about
These single tracks consist of music I have worked on in the past. Favorites are 'Invictus', a poem set to music in honour of Nelson Mandela. Another favourite is a recitation on Kahlil Gibran's poem 'On Marriage' accompanied by a spontaneous piano piece! Enjoy!
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released June 10, 2014
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Elika Mahony Boston, Massachusetts
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Elika is a world citizen with a passion for creating uplifting and soothing spiritual music.
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