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“I Adjure Thee” by Shadi, Hoda & Leif

March 15, 2017, 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, we’re in Vancouver, Canada with Shadi Toloui-Wallace, Hoda Toloui-Wallace and Leif Thorseth who sing “I Adjure Thee” from the Writings of the Bab.

This song was filmed and recorded in Vancouver, Canada, January 2017.

Lyrics & Quote

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. Thou art God, potent art Thou to do what Thou desirest. No one can withstand Thy Will or thwart Thy Purpose.

The Bab

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

You can view the lyrics and chords here: https://www.scribd.com/document/341673695/i-adjure-thee-by-shadi-hoda-leif-chords

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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Laura Friedmann

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 9 Comments

A timely song/prayer for me especially during this period of the Fast. Thank you.

Criselda R. Figuerres

Criselda R. Figuerres (March 3, 2017 at 11:23 AM)

Happy fasting, Criselda!

Sonjel Vreeland

Sonjel Vreeland (March 3, 2017 at 11:02 PM)

Wonderful to hear! Glad you are enjoying the music <3

Shadi Toloui-Wallace

Shadi Toloui-Wallace (March 3, 2017 at 6:13 AM)

Thanks for sharing this Laura. Timely given the fast, and the fact I have only recently discovered Shadi’s music which itself is a gift. Heart, soul, and something special about it always leaves me feeling inspired and moved.

Sean M

Sean M (March 3, 2017 at 6:34 AM)

Hi Sean!

Thanks for your comment! Shadi’s music has a special place in my heart. If you haven’t read it already, we recently interviewed her about her latest album, Daughters of the Kingdom: http://bahaiblog.net/2017/01/shadi-toloui-wallaces-daughters-kingdom/ And she wrote a great piece for Baha’i Blog called “Making ‘Non-Secular’ Music in a Secular World”: http://bahaiblog.net/2016/09/making-non-secular-music-secular-world/ Perhaps you might enjoy reading them! Happy fasting!

-Sonjel

Sonjel Vreeland

Sonjel Vreeland (March 3, 2017 at 11:17 AM)

Thanks for the links to the additional articles Sonjel – also great reads, and nice to read about her own impressions of the evolution she has undertaken as both an artist and person.

Sean M

Sean M (March 3, 2017 at 7:17 AM)

You’re most welcome, Sean! 🙂

Sonjel Vreeland

Sonjel Vreeland (March 3, 2017 at 11:03 PM)

I really love this one!

Delaram

Delaram (March 3, 2017 at 3:54 PM)

Beautiful song, wonderful voice. Thank you!

Scot Corrie

Scot Corrie (March 3, 2017 at 8:53 PM)

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