Birth of the Bab

The Bab was the Opening Gate of God. The Bab was the Brilliant Sun,

Shining on humanity and guiding everyone.

The Bab was a Manifestation of the Beauty that comes from God.

His Birth is our celebration of the Greater Gift to come.

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Chorus: The Age of Baha'u'llah! The Age of Baha'u'llah! The Age of Baha'u'llah!

Supreme Manifestation! Supreme Manifestation!

The Bab's True Station was Revelation! Source of Inspiration! Our Celebration!

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Bridge: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

The Bab's True Station was Revelation! Source of Inspiration! Our Celebration!

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On October 20th, a mother gave birth, to a Baby Sweet and Pure.

In 1819, a Child appeared, God's Loving Messenger.

The Bab was a Manifestation of the Beauty so rarely born.

He brightened our hearts with glad tidings and He raised the blissful Morn.

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Chorus 2: The Birth of the Gentle Bab! The Birth of the Gate of God!

The Birth of the Holy Bab! The Birth of the Generous One! The Birth of the Generous One!

Sacred Treasure! Dawning Splendor! Standard unfurled! Lord of all worlds!

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Bridge 2: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

Now the whole wide world is filled with His great Love!

Yes, now the Love of God is reaching out to everyone, is reaching out to everyone!

Sacred Treasure! Dawning Splendor! Standard unfurled! Lord of all worlds!

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The Bab was the Opening Gate of God. The Bab was the Brilliant Sun,

Shining on humanity and guiding everyone.

The Bab's teacher couldn't teach Him, for the Bab innately knew

The Essence of Perfect Wisdom, Understanding, Love and Truth.

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Chorus 3: The Bab was the Promised One! The Tree of Life's pure Blossom!

The Bab was the Cherished One! Divine Manifestation! Divine Manifestation!

To the Holy Spirit, the Bab was Dearest! Chosen Trumpet of God's Wonders!

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Bridge 3: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

To the Holy Spirit, the Bab was Dearest! Chosen Trumpet of God's Wonders!

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On October 20th, a mother gave birth, to a Baby Sweet and Pure.

In 1819, a Child appeared, God's Loving Messenger.

His father died before He was weaned, but His uncle called Him son,

And showed Him true loving-kindness, warm tenderness and love.

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Chorus 4: The Bab gave us all His Love! The Bab was the Joy of God!

The Bab gave us all His Love! He led us to Baha'u'llah! He led us to Baha'u'llah!

The Bab's True Station was Revelation! Heavenly Dayspring! Our Celebration!

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Bridge 4: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

The Bab's True Station was Revelation! Heavenly Dayspring! Our Celebration!

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He revealed Himself in the prime of His Youth. God launched His Divine Mission.

At age 25, God sent Him to prepare the hearts of men.

He was the Chosen Gate to the Glory of God, the Morning Light of His Love.

He was the Refreshing Dawn of a Glorious Day to come!

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Chorus 5. He was the Herald of Baha'u'llah! He was the Portal to Baha'u'llah!

He was the Herald of Baha'u'llah!

To usher in the Day of God! To usher in the Day of God!

To the Holy Spirit, the Bab was Dearest! Chosen Trumpet of God's Wonders!

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Bridge 5: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

To the Holy Spirit, the Bab was Dearest! Chosen Trumpet of God's Wonders

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The Bab magnified God's Attributes, announced a Brand New Shining Day.

The Bab was the Rising Sun of Virtue, the Turning Point in History.

The Bab was the Sweetest of all infants, a Child of Rare Beauty.

A Youth with Heavenly Powers, a Mirror of Majesty.

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Chorus 6: The Bab was the Shining Light! And Baha'u'llah, so Blazing Bright!

They, Two, were the Most Great Lights! Twin Manifestations! Twin Manifestations!

Star of Beauty! Sacred Oak Tree! Divine Mystery! Most Great Bounty!

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Bridge 6: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

Star of Beauty! Sacred Oak Tree! Divine Mystery! Most Great Bounty!

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He was struck in the face by order of the governor of Shiraz,

Whose one aim was to vanquish Him, and to quash this Holy Cause.

He was sent to a distant prison, and to a severer prison still.

He suffered under harsh conditions, but He always loved God's Will.

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Chorus 7: The Bab laid the Path of God! The Bab led us all to God!

The Bab chose the Path of God! He was the Mighty Bugle Call!

He was the Mighty Bugle Call!

Primal Point of God's Pure Splendor! Countenance, so Chaste and Tender!

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Bridge 7: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

Primal Point of God's Pure Splendor! Countenance, so Chaste and Tender!

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He strengthened and cheered every poor one. He always praised the Glory of God.

He was the Favorite of God's Heaven, the Sweetest Wine of Purest Love.

And finally the Bab was martyred in a miraculous strange Event.

He flashed like a Star out of Heaven, and in celestial Power He went.

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Chorus 8. For the Love of Baha'u'llah! God's Bountiful Deliverer!

For the Love of Baha'u'llah! He was the Standard of God's Beauty!

He was the Standard of God's Beauty!

Breath of the Holy Spirit! Sacred Revealer of God's Grace and Infinite Beauty!

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Bridge 8: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

Breath of the Holy Spirit! Sacred Revealer of God's Grace and Infinite Beauty!

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The Bab is the Divne Countenance, Whose Splendor can not be obscured.

The Bab is the Great Announcement voiced from Heaven Pure.

The Bab is the Flame of Supernal Light in the midst of the Burning Bush.

The Bab is the Holy Temple of the Hand of Omnipotence.

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Chorus 9: The Bab was the Lamb of God! A Fast Rising Splendid Orb!

The Bab was the Lamb of God! He sacrificed His Life and all!

He sacrificed His Life and all!

The Father's Forerunner! Divine Lover! True Revealer of God's Lote-Tree!

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Bridge 9: The Bab announced to the whole wide world / the Dawning of Baha'u'llah's Love.

He sacrificed His Life to guide us to / the Joy of God's Kingdom, / the Joy of God's Kingdom.

Morn of Truth and Sea of Seas! Springtime of God's Sweet Bounties!