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Dastam Begir 🇮🇷 This recording is from the Second Baha'i World Congress in 1992. I didn't go, but friends of mine were there and sang in the choir. Narges Nouhnejad Fani sings it in Farsi. I love the melody. The words are simple. Its plaintive tone spoke to me at the time, and still does. I could sing it once upon a time. 1992... a much simpler time in my life. A relatively happy time. A house where I planted gardens. Friends that visited; friends that lived with me. Refugees I helped. Wonderful neighbors. An annual picnic in August celebrating MLK's "I have a Dream" to bring folks together. Perhaps the 'bad' moments have been forgotten. It's been a long time. Another link with the words in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bACEBy3cDs LYRICS (English) Hold Thou My Hand (Dastam Begir) ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, I’m far from home The road is dark, I’m alone Hold thou my hand, Hold thou my hand ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, be Thou my guide When I am weak stay by my side Hold thou my hand, Hold thou my hand ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, O dearest Friend Help me to reach my journey’s end Hold thou my hand, Hold thou my hand ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, hear me I pray O help me lest I go astray Hold thou my hand, Hold thou my hand ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, I shall no fear When I am sure that Thou art near Hold thou my hand, Hold thou my hand ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, O dearest Friend Help me to reach my journey’s end Hold thou my hand, Hold thou my hand ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Hold Thou my hand Poem by Dr. HabÃb Mu’ayyid Melody by Gloria Faizi |