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In Loving Memory of Kathy Grammer, Grace Baldoni, and Blanche Solomon.


We hope you love it and share it.

Written, Produced and Directed by Justin Baldoni

Cinematography: Reuben Steinberg
Editor: Bayard Stryker and Justin Baldoni
Wardrobe/Set Design: Sharon Lee
Makeup: Molly Craytor
Special Effects: Jerry Wang

Cast: Devon Gundry, Alex Rocco, Eva La Rue, Kaya La Rue, Darrow Igus, Shannon Rocco, Red Grammer, Benny Cassette, Melissa Ordway, Lindsay Lugsch, Tom Baker Joe Sanchez, David Wilson

Music Produced and Performed by Devon Gundry and Kelly Snook
Mixed and Engineered by Kelly Snook
Words by Baha'u'llah

Devon's new album featuring "Armed" is coming soon.
Send an email to info@devongundry.com to be notified of the release.

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  • Philip Blyth 3 years ago
    sitting here, crying my eyes out...

    devon, just wanted to re-iterate that this video is truly a beautiful feat, and complements your music perfectly... thank you for putting your heart into this.
  • Erin Stellick 3 years ago
    Oh yes, like you I was crying during the hole thing to, so beautiful. And all so true
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  • Finn Haraldson 3 years ago
    Wow! That was a heart-striking song with a very powerful video. If I weren't at the moment surrounded by people I would have cried my eyes out. I cannot think of anything negative to say about this video in its entirety, and that's a very good sign.

    This is the kind of video/song I've been looking for in a long, long time. This powerful Prayer by ... Read Morethe Blessed Beauty penetrated my soul. I got the CD "From the Top of My Lungs" which I liked but wasn't impressed by it, but this song is really impressing and I hope you will continue to compose powerful music. I hope your music will impact the world as it has me. My prayers are with you.
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  • praveen 3 years ago
    There are moments in life when Hope is required, Moments when Patience is required , Moments when Love is required, this song gives the Hope..The patience ..the Love..I have felt it.

    Praveen
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  • Original Sin 3 years ago
    Probably the best bahai-inspired music video I've seen to date.
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  • Mauxito Lemus 3 years ago
    Makes me feel Armed With the power of the Name of God, and touch my soul... i really want to Stand up and Yell YA BAHA'U'L-ABHA!
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  • S Setareh 3 years ago
    Powerful... shine on!
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  • SabbyNur 3 years ago
    Love the video! I cried and yelled 'Ya-Baha'ul'Abha!!
    I felt the power and the love and I know that I can never be alone!
    Thank you so much!
    Sabby in Adelaide, South Australia
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  • Faraz Alizadeh 3 years ago
    Amazing, I cant get enough of this song. Its breathe taking.
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  • Corbin T. Doak 3 years ago
    This is an amazing video and song. Thank you to all those who were involved in creating this.
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  • Dan Mitchell 3 years ago
    Such an amazing video! It tugged on the hearts strings
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  • Shelly Pahk 3 years ago
    ...absolutely mesmerized by the human impact of both the lyrics, the heart groppling chords and the astounding visual...well done Devon!! ...you've moved me inside and out....have done the honors of forwarding to my fam/friends so they too can appreciate the depth of your spirit and creative soul...

    Kudos.
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  • Teacher Brian 3 years ago
    太棒了! Will share this with friends in China. 谢谢你们!:-)
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  • Shahriar Erfanian 3 years ago
    this is so good! thank you for this :)
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  • Ed Dufort 3 years ago
    Armed with the power of Thy name, nothing can ever hurt me ... striking video, summed up everything... had tears. It reminded me of my intense moments where the only place to go was in God's arms ... though it doesn't matter what moment it is, still the only place to go is in God's arms - thanks for the light in the road
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  • Amir Rezvani 3 years ago
    What was funny with this is that I received it through email not knowing it was a Baha'i song so I replied asking if he was a Baha'i and 3 seconds later he started singing ya baha and i laughed.. very beautiful.. thank you for this song..

    Could I ask what prayer is this from?
    or tablet?
  • carolyn kornatz 3 years ago
    if you have the little white prayer book, it's on page 75 or Prayers & Meditations page 208 revealed by Baha'u'llah
  • Ryan Hauck 3 years ago
    From the popular "grey" Baha'i Prayers book, it is the first prayer in the Protection section, page 128. "Praise be to Thee, O Lord my God! Thou seest and knowest that I have called upon Thy servants to turn nowhere except in the direction of Thy bestowals..."

    Just as a future tip, you can always go to bahaiprayers.org and do a search (on both words and exact phrases). That's how I found it.
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  • Vicky Sheu 3 years ago
    Bravo!

    Hey, do you mind of I repost this video with Chinese translation and proper credit/links back to this web site?

    Thanks
    Vicky
  • devon gundry 3 years ago
    absolutely! spread it around the word :)
  • Otis Bishop 3 years ago
    You better believe I am spreading this one... Good job brotha... Txt me and let me know whats going on...
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  • Timothy Dunn 3 years ago
    So. Beautiful.
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  • Kevin Trotter 3 years ago
    Great work! The song is rhythmically emotional. The message, profound. The video, masterfully done. My support is behind all your future endeavors.
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  • Nadiah Linares 3 years ago
    wow... this is amazingly beautiful!!! it really touched my heart and made me feel ARMED :)
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  • Jim Harrison 3 years ago
    A wonderful piece of work! All of us in the arts I know are working to get the message out... I'm in LA right now, (with what looks like a sale) of a TV series that will certainly be laced with Baha'i concepts. Keep up the good work and thanks too to all the wonderful Baha'i actors & talent that assisted!
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  • Leslie Shaam 3 years ago
    This is a beautiful prayer!
    And he just puts all this energy into it!
    Sad video tho:(
    Thx for sharing:)
    There's this other healing prayer which he sang-I recomend it....it was realli well preformed as well.
    And..and I so agree wit ORIGINAL SIN on this!
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  • Mike Billitteri 3 years ago
    Wow, I have no words for this. It drew some serious tears.
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  • Flavio Azm Rassekh 3 years ago
    Great job !
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  • Debra Perkins 3 years ago
    Powerful! Tears came to my eyes. Well done on the passing of the wife with the reflection of a wedding day.
    Thank you for producing this. I needed it today.
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  • Gil Muro 3 years ago
    Excellent. Congratulations. Thank you.
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  • Katharine Key 3 years ago
    Beautiful job, Devon & friends!
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  • Robin Doak 3 years ago
    Absolutely awesome. My heart thanks all who created it.
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  • Penny Filias 3 years ago
    What a beautiful production -- so touching and well-done -- congratulations and many thanks!
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  • This is such a powerful and emotional piece. That you so much for it. It came to me at a time when I needed it most. A few days ago my husband encountered a road raging man threatening him with a knife who thankfully stopped after seeing our two year old daughter sleeping in the back of our car. I have been so hurt and angry that it happened and have not felt as safe in our small town. Thank you for reminding me of the power of God and Ya-Baha'ul'Abha.
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  • Juliet Kepner 3 years ago
    Amazing!! So emocional.
    Where was it produced?
    I'll spread it to all the Baha'is in Bolivia. :)
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  • leander 3 years ago
    Professional and in HD!!!
    this is a top notch music video!!!

    L.A. People have raised the bar once again! :D
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  • Lorenzo Indiogine 3 years ago
    This is professionally done. Very well made! You make us all proud.
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  • Lorenzo Indiogine 3 years ago
    Are you planning on posting this on YouTube?
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  • Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This is an amazingly beautiful video.
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  • Mitchell Stafiej 3 years ago
    I am going to cry. I must spread this all around... what an incredible song/video.
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  • Jenny Gomez 3 years ago
    BEAUTIFUL! POWERFUL! Keep it up Devon!
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  • airbil 3 years ago
    Technically excellent.
    That said, I doubt the Air Force sends a TechSgt. to hand a woman an envelope and then seems surprised that the woman falls to pieces.
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  • Lynne Yancy 3 years ago
    Devon! I had no idea when I reviewed your music that you were going to take things this far. BRILLIANT!!!

    More, more, more. All my best wishes.
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  • Hervey Lamothe 3 years ago
    This is the place to be man! Great video, Great director, cinematography, acting, music, heck this could have been a movie! I mean , even if I weren't a Baha'i I'd still love. My congrats and honour go to EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THIS VIDEO With divine blessings and the right connections YOU GUYS CAN REALLY MAKE IT HEHE MTv DOESN'T HAVE A THING ON YOU GUYS. Allah'u'abha.
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  • Mitra Solomon 3 years ago
    Devon: this is awesome. Beautiful song and video.
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  • Pedram Arani 3 years ago
    This music video moved my soul. I am really quite proud to say I cried during it. Thank you for making it.
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  • Bita Zerbes 3 years ago
    I keep listening to this over and over. I love it and am sure it will be a powerful vehicule to touch hearts the world over. Will it be used in the movie produced by Mel Gibson about Mona? You should suggest it. It's amazing. I've sent it to all my friends and posted it on facebook for all to watch. Friends are writing back thanking me for it. Only on the second and third viewings did I see that all the story lines somehow turned out positively. The first two times I really cried. Beautiful!
  • Adib Masumian 3 years ago
    Bita, unfortunately I'm almost positive that Mel Gibson is no longer directing Mona's Dream...when he learned about how much the movie revolved around her religious beliefs (duh?), he was turned off. My only guess is that Jack Lenz hid the whole truth about Mona's story in the beginning. :\
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  • Peggy Varner 3 years ago
    Beautiful music, very moving video, and of course the prayer is Divine. Thanks so much for this excellent work of art!
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  • iuri matias 3 years ago
    Devon,

    Excelent Video, Excelent Song, superb job!
    I absolutely love your songs, have you thought trying to get a spot in the tv series smallville? (i feel your style genre is similar to lifehouse and onerepublic, both great bands)
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  • Susan Bentler 3 years ago
    Soul-stirring music set to the Word of Baha'u'llah!
    Glorified , immensely glorified art Thou, O Lord, My God . . .

    Beautiful, beautiful work! Shine on, Justin Baldoni!
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  • Any idea when this will be ready for purchase/download? I'd love to have this on my iPod.
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  • Kelpy Gan 3 years ago
    Ahh, I love Devon, so powerful..it made me cry and I don't cry much!
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  • Mattie Sleight 3 years ago
    Thank you so much i love this it is so beautiful and has changed my life forever. I cry every single time i watch it and...ugh im doing it again. I love you
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  • Flora Wong 3 years ago
    Thank you so much sharing this wonderful video,,really impressed me..opps ..my eyes on tears..
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  • nefertari white 3 years ago
    great! now I'm crying in the computer lab!!
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  • Bita Zerbes 3 years ago
    Can i get the piano music for this? I'd love to learn to play it - SO powerful!!
  • Tim Freeman 3 years ago
    I agree with all of you, the song and video are spectacular!!

    Bita - I figured out basically how to play it - will write out the notes, the number after each note is which octave its on, like for example middle C would be C5.

    First chord - left hand D3+D4 right hand D5+E5
    2nd one - l.h. F#2+F#3 r.h. F#4+A4+E5
    3rd - l.h. G2+G3 r.h. G4+B4+F#5
    4th is same as the first
    + lots of pedal! :¬)
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  • Neysan S 3 years ago
    ya'll totally rocked it. awesome. just simply awesome.
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  • Annick Elziere 3 years ago
    Bravo! This video is wonderful and well put together.
    My only wish would be to start seeing great musicians like yourself using their own words...
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  • Trish Hendon 3 years ago
    Sending you and all the participants love and gratitude for making this video. Thank you for the "Grace" of God being shown. Recently, I lost my Mother, Mrs. Lindy Killoren to colon cancer. After years of suffering, I was honored to be with her, in prayer. as she passed from this world into the next. Devon, you have shown others that with God in our lives we are not alone , and our pain and sorrow can be healed and channeled into a positive force . We are all apart of one race called "Human". With tears flowing from my eyes, bless all of you for this wonderful gift of music, and words offered up to us by the Blessed Beauty.
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  • available light ltd 3 years ago
    is there an mp3 of the song available?

    since seeing it first time yesterday ive listened to it probably close to 50 times - i LOVE it
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  • stephen ader 3 years ago
    DEVON: VERY well done video, it is spreading all over the world ! hope to see you during Thanksgiving!

    steve ader
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  • Zhenia 3 years ago
    I was sent this today while at work. My sister passed away 16 days ago and the video and music brought back many moments of the time with her before her passing. I have put the same words of Baha'u'llah to music myself and sing it in moments of pain and difficulty. The impact of this video and sound has been very poignant at this time. Thank you.
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  • Paula Bidwell 3 years ago
    Your work is pure beauty and inspiration. I am moved by the depth of your soul. Thank you for sharing it.
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  • Corrinjc 3 years ago
    Absolutely beautiful! I found this on a friend's Live Journal page, even though the site is down for technical issues, and I shouldn't have been able to access my page or his. I sat here at work in tears. I needed something like this right now, and I firmly believe that Baha'u'llah knew it and that's why I was able to access LJ even though it is down. Thank you for making this video. Allah'u'abha!
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  • Ingmar Groppe 3 years ago
    Thank you! Beautiful.
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  • naghmeh sobhani 3 years ago
    Absolutely moving!!! As i watch this video, I can't help but be teary-eyed with gratitude for having access to the Writings which brings joy and reconciles all sorrows. Always!
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  • ryran 3 years ago
    Couldn't read the comments first... crying.. so much emotion. This is amazing. Thank you.
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  • Purely Audacious 3 years ago
    It takes phenomenal talent to pull together three real situations in one 5-minute video to which hearts can relate… and the tears that come are the feelings you touch. Each viewing shows different things. It is amazing how something so small can be so significant once noticed. Peace can turn to tragedy at a moments notice but if you place your faith wholly in God, he will help you through it. "Armed with the power of Thy Name, nothing can ever hurt me; and with Thy love in my heart, all the world's afflictions can in no wise alarm me." -Bahá’u’lláh. Great Job!
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  • Lara Chho 3 years ago
    So beautiful. Hearts open, tears fall, words fail. It leaves me with the desire to pick up my prayerbook.
    I am truly inspired to see the dawn of the new culture of arts that this Revelation will give birth to.
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  • Aimée DuBois 3 years ago
    i loved it!! it´s really amazing how it makes me cry every time... very powerful! i´m proud to see something that´s done with such dignity spreading what we believe in... thank you!!
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  • Dina 3 years ago
    i can't find words to express my feelings, so i will just say keep on giving. love to know what other music you have produced.
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  • Jack Zerby plus 3 years ago
    Amazing, very moving. Makes you realize how important all our relationships are.
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  • Steve Worth 3 years ago
    Devon, Devon... such an inspiration to your old uncle in South Africa... please bring your music here! Pure magic produced with elegance!
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  • kathryn justman 3 years ago
    Kathi Justman

    "Blessed is the spot..." where this video is and
    "where mention of God hath been made and his praise glorified" --Baha'u'llah
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  • Erfan Nasheri 3 years ago
    Devon and crew...where to start? we had friends together last night and watched and listened to "armed". We watched in silence. There were tears. Emotions ran high. Spirits were raised. Your music touched all souls present.

    No words can express...but thank you for your truely inspirational work!

    "We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up unto the realm on high..." - Bahá'u'lláh
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  • rob deza 3 years ago
    Wao que buena cancion, que buen video.. super feeling
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  • Amir Rezvani 3 years ago
    I just got it on my ipod..

    Amazing!
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  • Susan Frenzel 3 years ago
    I found it beautiful, but my Christian friends were freaked because they didn't understand what "Ya-Baha'u'l'abha" meant when they saw it. I asked their permission to send it to them. I told them it was really beautiful. From their reactions I'd say they were repelled. I sent it to my Christian family members and haven't heard back from one of them yet. I suppose that's why PI Reps are told not to use "Baha'i jargon" in press releases.
  • Bita Zerbes 3 years ago
    Maybe your Christian friends just don't have an open mind and heart for music inspired by other Sacred Writings than their own. No problem. But that doesn't mean it is wrong to put the Writings of our Faith in such a beautiful way to music. There's plenty of religiously inspired music out there. It's my choice to listen to it or not. I would hardly call Baha'u'llah's words "Baha'i jargon".
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  • Susan Frenzel 3 years ago
    Last night the phrase "There is none other name under heaven by which we may be saved" kept running through my mind, so I looked it up in Ocean, and this is what I found.
    4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
    4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
    (King James Bible, Acts)

    2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
    (King James Bible, Revelation)
    Ok, it's a new day. There's a new name. My Christian friends just don't realize Baha'u'llah is the Return of Christ, and their ministers aren't going to help them realize that.
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  • Mona Sabeti 3 years ago
    I cried and cried - your voice and the way you have put the words of Baha'u'llah to music --- what a combination - so beautifully touching. I will be palying this at our next NDF tomorrow - Thank you
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  • Liz Kauai plus 3 years ago
    A simple tune and the revitalizing Word of Baha'u'llah is transformational.
    Bravo to all for this marvelous effort!
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  • Nic Peaks 3 years ago
    There is no other name by which men can be saved; Jesus.
  • Lorenzo Indiogine 3 years ago
    New name for the people who accept Jesus (Christians):

    62:2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name.

    (King James Bible, Isaiah)

    The new name of the people who accept Baha'u'llah (Baha'is):

    2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

    (King James Bible, Revelation)

    3:12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

    (King James Bible, Revelation)
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  • Afshin Rohani 3 years ago
    A truely soul stirring reading of the words of Bahá’u’lláh, and a video production inspiring for people like me.
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  • Lorenzo Indiogine 3 years ago
    Everyone who has liked this amazing video should watch this one too.
    Made by a non-Baha'i
    vimeo.com/1963643
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  • Susan Sheper 3 years ago
    Devon, Thank you so much for this. I have just been diagnosed with cancer and I find myself singing this song in my head now all the time with a smile on my face. My son also sent me your recording of the Healing prayer. I just close my eyes, listen to it and go to a calm place. Thank you!
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  • Supawat MatLueang 3 years ago
    YOU ARE MY
    I N S P I R A T I O N
    !!
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  • Renee Poselski 3 years ago
    In response to Susan Fenzel, I remember sitting on the floor of my bedroom in my Christian home in the late 70s, listening to my 8-TRACK of Seals and Crofts Greatest Hits trying to figure out what they were saying in "Garden of Cloves"... it all came together when I became a Baha'i in 1984:

    "Prepare to meet Baha'u'llah in the garden of cloves..."

    Love the video!!
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  • David Trentlage 3 years ago
    THE BEST! Armed with..........Baha'u'llah! Rox and I are sending this to friends and family.
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  • Teacher Brian 3 years ago
    Justin, the more we watch the more we appreciate your awesome video story-telling skills: creative
    +compassionate +courageous
    =outstanding!

    Thanks for putting it all together! :-)
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  • christine luis 3 years ago
    awesome! very profesionally done!
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  • carolyn kornatz 3 years ago
    Unforgettable! I know the memory of this beautiful video will stay in my heart forever and will be especially cherished whenever I most need it. Thank you Devon & crew!
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  • CarrieCann 3 years ago
    Kelly sent me this video link. Pretty cool. You have similar writing skills like your father. And, it was fun to see Bo in the video.
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  • Yolenn Col 3 years ago
    Thank you, it's beautiful, strong, deeply emotionnal ;-D
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  • Harris-Lugten 3 years ago
    Very Powerful and moving.
    I needed that today.
    Thanks.
    I recognised Alex Rocco.It is so good to see his face after all these years.
    My love to all of you.
    God Bless
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  • Unityndiversity 3 years ago
    Thank you very much for the song, the video and the email! What a wonderful Job. God Bless. Allahuabha!
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  • Unityndiversity 3 years ago
    Armed with the power of they name nothing can ever hurt me, and with Thy love in my heart all the worlds afflictions can no wise alarm me!
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