The Ascension of Abdul-Baha

Song commemorating the ascension of Abdul-Baha on November 28, 1921.  The song is based on a letter from the Universal House of Justice commemorating the centenary of Abdul-Baha's passing.  The lyrics were composed by Dr. Duane Varan while the musical composition, vocals and instrumentation were all AI-facilitated.The words to the song are as follows:[verse][male vocals]Thousands came – from every faith and creedPaying tribute to the man – who administered to their every needAbdul-Baha had now ascended – winging His way to His eternal homeAnd Baha’is the whole world over – suddenly felt so alone[bridge]His passing saw the setting of the Heroic age you seeHis life forms the center and the pivot for the unity of humanity[chorus][choir]His message was to join him – in service and self sacrificeBuilding the oneness of humanity – cultivating a new paradiseHis example so clearly guides us – He's a beacon for our communityHe’s the Center of the Covenant –the standard for Bahá’í  identity[verse][male vocals]He’s the unerring interpreter, the embodiment of every idealNothing kept Him from His mission – no peril, obstacle or ordeal His love revived, nurtured and inspired – He’s the essence of purityIn His example we see devotion – the standard for true integrity[bridge]His wish was for all to join Him – in a path of servitudeFacing life’s test with resolution – with a new fortitude [chorus][choir]His message was to join him – in service and self sacrificeBuilding the oneness of humanity – cultivating a new paradiseHis example so clearly guides us – He's a beacon for our communityHe’s the Center of the Covenant –the standard for Bahá’í  identityHis example so clearly guides us – He's a beacon for our communityHe’s the Center of the Covenant –the standard for Bahá’í  identity[outro]