D DEDICATION
part 1 SONGS for the SOUL27 NATURE MEDITATIONS
27a
Unfold Thy secret through nature,and reveal Thy mystery through my heart.
IT IS THEE
27b It is Thee I see, in all names and forms.
27c Let Thy sun shine, in my heart.
27d Whomever I see, I see Thee in his soul.
THOU ART THE OCEAN
27e The presence of the godly man, for me is the holy river.
27f My life is running towards Thee, my ocean,
as the river runs to the sea.
27g Thou art the ocean, and I am the wave.
28 CONFESSION OF FAITH OF ISLAM
means: There is no God then God Self
and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.
La ilah il Allah;
La ilah ha il Allah Hu;
La ilah ha il Allah Hu, wa Muhammad Rassul-u-Allah;
La ilah ha il Allah Hu;
Allah Hu;
29 JESUS PRAYER
29a
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. (on us, sinners)
Have mercy on me. Amen.
29b Gòspadi Eisùse Hristè, Sìnje Bòjji, pomìlloui mjä, gryàsnogo;
Gòspadi Eisùse Hristè, pomìlloui mjä;
Pomìlloui mjä. Amen.
30 IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, BISMILLAH
Bismillah Rachman-e-Rahim, Bismillah; refrain means:
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate, in the Name of Allah;
Why have I two eyes if not to behold Thy glorious vision?
refrainWhy have I two ears if not to hear Thy gentle whisper?
AWhy have I the sense of smell if not to breathe the essence of Thy spirit?
AWhy have I two lips, Beloved, if not to kiss Thy beautiful countenance?
A
Why have I two hands if not to work in Thy divine cause?
AWhy have I two legs if not to walk in Thy spiritual path?
AWhy have I a voice if not to sing Thy celestial song?
AWhy have I a heart, Beloved, if not to make it Thy sacred dwelling? "
31 MY THOUGHTFUL SELF
My thoughtful self; 7x for refrain
Bear all and do nothing, "
Hear all and say nothing, "
Give all and take nothing, "
Serve all and be nothing. "
32 I AM THINE, BELOVED
Why was I born, O Lord,
if not to find Thee.
Why do I die, O Lord,
if not to come to Thee.
-Why – I am Thine, Beloved-.
33 I LOOK TO THEE, O LORD
I look to Thee, O Lord, -I look to Thee-,
when the noose of death seems unavoidable and night.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when with heavy heart I see my beloved ones depart.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when change and limit in the worldly love I see.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when all that I call mine is snatched away from my hand.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when my boon companions turn their back in my sorrow.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when my hands are full with worldly strife.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when the higher self raises me up and the lower self weighs me down.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when I try to do right and it turns to wrong.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee,
when all in life seems as naught to me and I feel a yearning for something beyond.
I look to Thee, O Lord, I look to Thee.
34 GOD IS GREAT, ALLAH HO AKBAR
refrain:
Riding on the horse of hope, Allah ho Akbar,
holding in my hand the rein of courage, Allah ho Akbar,
clad in the armour of patience, Allah ho Akbar,
and the helmet of endurance on my head, Allah ho Akbar,
I started on my journey to the land of love. Allah ho Akbar......
long refrain.
A lance of stern faith in my hand, Allah ho Akbar,
and the sword of firm conviction buckled on, Allah ho Akbar,
with the knapsack of sincerity, Allah ho Akbar,
and the shield of earnestness, Allah ho Akbar,
I advanced on the path of love. Allah ho Akbar......
My ears closed to the disturbing noise of the world, Allah ho Akbar,
my eyes turned from all that was calling me on the way, Allah ho Akbar,
my heart beating the rhythm of my ever-rising aspiration, Allah ho Akbar,
and my blazing soul guiding me on the path, Allah ho Akbar,
I made my way through the space. Allah ho Akbar......
I went through the thick forest of perpetual desire, Allah ho Akbar,
I crossed the running rivers of longing. Allah ho Akbar,
I passed through the deserts of silent suffering, Allah ho Akbar,
I climbed the steep hills of continual desire. Allah ho Akbar,
Feeling ever some presence in the air, I asked,
" Are you there, my love?"
And a voice came to my ears, saying,
" No, still further am I." Allah ho Akbar.....
The refrain means: God is the All-Great.
35 YOU ONLY ONE
refrain:
Thy light hath illuminated the dark chambers of my mind; You Only One;
Thy love is rooted in the depths of my heart; You Only One;
Thine own eyes are the light of my soul; You Only One...;
long refrain.
Thy power worketh behind my action; You Only One;
Thy peace alone is my life's repose; You Only One;
Thy will is behind my every impulse; You Only One...;
Thy voice is audible in the words I speak; You Only One;
Thine own image is my countenance. You Only One;
My body is but a cover over Thy soul; You Only One...
My life is Thy very breath,
my Beloved,
and my self is Thine own being. You Only One...
36 GLORY OF GOD, SUBHAN ALLAH
refrain:
In the swinging of the branches, Subhan Allah,
in the flying of the birds, Subhan Allah,
and in the running of the water,
Beloved,
I see Thy waving hand, bidding me goodbye. Subhan Allah..
long refrain.
In the cooing of the wind, Subhan Allah,
in the roaring of the sea, Subhan Allah,
and in the crashing of the thunder,
Beloved,
I see Thee weep and I hear Thy cry. Subhan Allah..
In the promise of the dawn, Subhan Allah,
in the breaking of the morn, Subhan Allah,
and in the smiles of the rose,
Beloved,
I see Thy joy at my homecoming. Subhan Allah..
Refrain: Subhan Allah, means: The Glory of God, sing as: GLORY TO GOD !
37 GOD IS TRUTH, ALLAH HAQQ
refrain:
When thou didst sit upon Thy throne, Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
with a crown upon Thy head, Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
I did prostrate myself upon the ground Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
and called Thee my lord. Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq...
long refrain.
When Thou didst stretch out Thy hands Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
in blessing over me, Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
I knelt Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
and called Thee my master. Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq...
When Thou didst raise me from the ground, Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, ..;
holding me with Thine arms, Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
I drew closer to Thee Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
and called Thee my beloved. Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq...
But when Thy caressing hands held my head Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, ..;
next to Thy glowing heart Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
and Thou didst kiss me, Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
I smiled Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq;
and called Thee myself. Allah Haqq, Haqq Allah, Allah Haqq...
The refrain means: GOD IS TRUTH, TRUTH IS GOD and can be sung as such.