I wrote this song after learning about Baha'u'llah's declaration in the Garden of Ridvan. I tried to paint a picture for those unfamiliar with the story. Be sure to play this song every Ridvan celebration.
lyrics
RIDVAN
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12 days in the garden of Ridvan
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Full of joy and praise
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They came from near and far to Ridvan
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Bagdad the city of God's Gift
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The trumpet sounded loud in Ridvan
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God's promise had arrived
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It happened in the garden of Ridvan
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His light brightened up our sky
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April 21, 1863
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The time was right in the garden of Ridvan
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Oh how we waited for that day
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They prepared for the great journey
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Exhiled to the promised land
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This is the holiest of days
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The foundation of our Faith
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Never forget Ridvan
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The hope for a better day
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Join us on the 2nd of May
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He revealed unto us his great purpose
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Mankind must live as one
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All religions are one
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The grace of God is one………….In RIDVAN
credits
from Spreading Rays of Light,
released April 25, 2013
I love you Dori, thanks for singing with me, you sound great.
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