This song is a reflection of the message of the Universal House of Justice to the Conference of the Continental Board of Counsellors dated December 31, 2025. The message explores progress in the first phase of the Nine Year Plan. The lyrics were composed by Dr. Duane Varan while the musical composition, voices and instruments were all AI-facilitated. The words to the song are as follows:

As we lay down solid foundations - For our communities
With capacity building in action – for the needs of societies
Together we learn and discover – There’s no formula to succeed
It’s a habit of the mind – a culture of learning we need

[Chorus]
Bright horizons beckon – as new realities come into view
Our relationship with society evolves – as we build the world anew
We live with acute awareness - of the divine remedy
Seizing every chance to respond - as we read society

[verse]
We arise with a heightened spirit – building havens of peace for all
Rising above the world’s unabating distractions – as we arise to respond to the call
It’s a steady, patient process – where growth is organic you see
As our friends and neighbors join us – together shaping our reality

[Chorus]
Bright horizons beckon – as new realities come into view
Our relationship with society evolves – as we build the world anew
We live with acute awareness - of the divine remedy
Seizing every chance to respond - as we read society

[short musical interlude]

[Chorus]

[octave step up]
Bright horizons beckon – as new realities come into view
Our relationship with society evolves – as we build the world anew
We live with acute awareness - of the divine remedy
Seizing every chance to respond - as we read society

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 creed
Paying tribute to the man – who administered to their every need
Abdul-Baha had now ascended – winging His way to His eternal home
And Baha’is the whole world over – suddenly felt so alone

[bridge]
His passing saw the setting of the Heroic age you see
His life forms the center and the pivot for the unity of humanity

[chorus]
[choir]
His message was to join him – in service and self sacrifice
Building the oneness of humanity – cultivating a new paradise
His example so clearly guides us – He's a beacon for our community
He’s the Center of the Covenant –the standard for Bahá’í identity

[verse]
[male vocals]
He’s the unerring interpreter, the embodiment of every ideal
Nothing kept Him from His mission – no peril, obstacle or ordeal
His love revived, nurtured and inspired – He’s the essence of purity
In His example we see devotion – the standard for true integrity

[bridge]

His wish was for all to join Him – in a path of servitude
Facing life’s test with resolution – with a new fortitude

[chorus]
[choir]
His message was to join him – in service and self sacrifice
Building the oneness of humanity – cultivating a new paradise
His example so clearly guides us – He's a beacon for our community
He’s the Center of the Covenant –the standard for Bahá’í identity

His example so clearly guides us – He's a beacon for our community
He’s the Center of the Covenant –the standard for Bahá’í identity

[outro]

This is a song composed for the Day of the Covenant, celebrating Abdul-Baha'is appointment as Center of Baha'u'llah's Covenant. The Bahá’í Covenant is unique in religious history as Baha'u'llah left His believers with a clear path to turn to for guidance following His ascension, giving Abdul-Baha clear authority to interpret His Writings and guide the community. The lyrics were written by Duane Varan but the musical composition, instrumentation and vocals are AI-facilitated.

The lyrics are as follows:

[verse]
God’s great promise - is we’ll always have His guidance
His great Covenant - helps us grow and advance
And Baha’u’llah’s great gift is the Covenant He left us-
Preserving unity with a clear path for guidance

[Bridge]
It’s light dispels the darkness
It’s the key to our unity

[Chorus]
Because the Covenant is the ark of salvation
It’s the greatest gift of His revelation
It’s the axis for the world of humanity
It’s the pivot for our spiritual destiny

[verse]
Abdul-Baha is the Center of the Covenant
He’s the interpreter of the Word, and the Expounder of the Book
He’s the mystery of God, the stainless mirror of God’s holy light
He’s The perfect exemplar, the source of true insight

[Bridge]
He’s the wellspring of infinite wisdom -
The embodiment of every ideal

[Chorus]
Because the Covenant is the ark of salvation
It’s the greatest gift of His revelation
It’s the axis for the world of humanity
It’s the pivot for our spiritual destiny

[higher key]
Because the Covenant is the ark of salvation
It’s the greatest gift of His revelation
It’s the axis for the world of humanity
It’s the pivot for our spiritual destiny

It’s the axis for the world of humanity
It’s the pivot for our spiritual destiny

Song composed for the celebration of the birth of the Bab and the birth of Baha'u'llah, which occurred within one day of each other (two years apart) in the lunar calendar. The lyrics were composed by Duane Varan while the vocals, instruments and musical composition were facilitated using AI. Lyrics as follows:

[verse]

On the first and the second day,
Following the moon’s eighth ray,

Baháʼís the world over,

celebrate the Twin Festivals

We celebrate the birth

of Baha’u’llah and the Bab

As communities across the world rejoice.

[Chorus]

Rejoice! Rejoice! – As Two Luminaries rose

Above the horizon of the world, their light forever glows

Rejoice! Rejoice! Celebrate two births divine.

Recreating the world anew - under God’s great design

Rejoice! Rejoice! God’s new day is here.

It’s a time to celebrate with great glee and cheer.

Rejoice! Rejoice! As we’re amazed and awed

“These two days are counted as one in the sight of God.”

[verse]

We celebrate the births divine,
Twin Festivals through time entwined,

Two stars from one horizon glow

Releasing forces that gather and flow

Now everywhere the hearts take wing,
In every soul, their praises sing.

Hearts awaken, spirits take flight,
In worship and in service they shine so bright.

[Chorus]

Rejoice! Rejoice! – As Two Luminaries rose

Above the horizon of the world, their light forever glows

Rejoice! Rejoice! Celebrate two births divine.

Recreating the world anew - under God’s great design

Rejoice! Rejoice! God’s new day is here.

It’s a time to celebrate with great glee and cheer.

Rejoice! Rejoice! As we’re amazed and awed

“These two days are counted as one in the sight of God.”

Rejoice! Rejoice! As we’re amazed and awed

“These two days are counted as one in the sight of God.”

Note: the first two lines refer to the method used for calculating the specific date for the Twin Festivals each year. Although the Bahá’í calendar is solar, the dates for the births of these divine Manifestations and the one day separating them is based on the Islamic calendar. So to adjust the date in the Bahá’í calendar, it is calculated as the first and the second day following the 8th full moon from Naw Ruz (hence the lyrics: 'on the first and second day, following the moon's eighth ray'.

A song telling the story of the martyrdom of the Bab which is one of the key Bahá’í Holy Days. The lyrics were written by Duane Varan but the musical composition, vocals and instruments were AI-facilitated.

The lyrics are as follows:

When the Bab - was in His cell
Sharing His final words from the citadel
But the guards dragged Him away
Seven hundred fifty soldiers prepared to do the deed
It was a public execution that would proceed
So They suspended the Prisoner against a barrack wall
And placed a young follower across his chest

[chorus]
The assembled masses saw the greatest miracle that's ever been
As the bullets flew from the guns the soldiers clutched
And when the smoke finally cleared they were shocked to see an amazing scene
The Bab had vanished and the youth was untouched

[verse]
They searched high and low trying to find the Bab
They were surprised to find Him back in His cell
With His mission now complete He said they could do their deed
Finishing His final guidance and His last farewell
And so they resuspended the youth and the Bab
But the soldiers now refused to do their job
So a new regiment executed the final plan

[bridge]
And with His earthly mission done
The Bab’s message was there for everyone

[chorus]
The assembled masses saw the greatest miracle that's ever been
As the bullets flew from the guns the soldiers clutched
And when the smoke finally cleared they were shocked to see an amazing scene
The Bab had vanished and the youth was untouched
The Bab had vanished and the youth was untouched

A song celebrating Abdul-Baha's contributions to social movements of His day (including race unity, world peace, the environment, and women's rights). For further discussion - listen to episode #6 of the Society Builders podcast series which explores this theme in greater depth.

The lyrics are as follows:

When ʻAbdu'l-Bahá - visited our nation
He brought a whole new social conversation
He worked through discourse and social action
And His message got a positive reaction

He brought a new strand to questions of race
With dignity wisdom and grace
Where diversity is cause to cheer
And not just a social force for people to fear

[ bridge]
Because His approach to society building-
shaped social movements with what they were creating

[chorus]
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society
A oneness paradigm of unity
Where there is no us versus them
A path to true social freedom

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society
It’s The dawn of a new age for humanity
Every social movement saw a brand new light
And found a new path to new insight

[verse]
Whether movements for race, women or world peace
His message was for war and prejudice to cease
They were infused with new ideas that shaped their cause
And helped them advocate for brand new laws

Because these movements were in their nascency
So our influence was greater than it’d normally be
And we shaped the discourse that did evolve
With new ideas for the problems that they hoped to solve

[bridge]
Because His approach to society building-
shaped social movements with what they were creating

[chorus]
ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society
A oneness paradigm of unity
Where there is no us versus them
A path to true social freedom

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá and society
It’s The dawn of a new age for humanity
Every social movement saw a brand new light
And found a new path to new insight

This is a song composed to help commemorate the Ascension of Baha'u'llah in 1892. It is one of the nine sacred Bahá’í holy days. The song is based, in part, on this quote from Baha'u'llah: "The Ancient Beauty hath consented to be bound with chains that mankind may be released from its bondage, and hath accepted to be made a prisoner within this most mighty Stronghold that the whole world may attain unto true liberty. He hath drained to its dregs the cup of sorrow, that all the peoples of the earth may attain unto abiding joy, and be filled with gladness. This is of the mercy of your Lord, the Compassionate, the Most Merciful. " The lyrics to the song are composed by Duane Varan while the voices, instruments and musical composition are facilitated through AI. The cover art is a symbolic visualization of the garden path leading to Baha'u'llah's sacred shrine in Bahji (near Akka, Israel).

The lyrics are as follows:

The Ancient Beauty was bound by chains – so that we could all be free
He was made a prisoner – so we could attain true liberty
He was abased and made to suffer – for the prosperity of all
And in His passing His message was for all to respond to his call

He’s the Manifestation of Grandeur – the King of Eternity
He’s the Promised One of all ages– awaited by all humanity
With the Holy Breaths of His favor – He left a Covenant behind
To keep us all united – under the Plan that He designed

[chorus]
When the Sun of Báhá set – the world lost its Great Light
For another millennium to come – with a Revelation that is so bright
With the Daystar of His beauty set – His message was for us to rise
And to share His message widely – till it is seen by all eyes

[verse]
The Sun of Truth assures us - that He is with us at all times
As we learn to feel His presence always – as we learn to align
For as we come to be aware – of this true reality
We become the very instrument – uniting all humanity

[bridge]
Always remember His final plea –
That we should always uphold our true unity

[chorus]
When the Sun of Báhá set – the world lost its Great Light
For another millennium to come – with a Revelation that is so bright
With the Daystar of His beauty set – His message was for us to rise
And to share His message widely – till it is seen by all eye

A song composed to celebrate the 'Declaration of the Bab', commemorating the birth of the Bahá’í dispensation. The lyrics were composed by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition were generated using AI.

The lyrics are as follows:

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One of All Ages

His Revelation ran for over 20,000 pages

And for every page – a martyr gave their life

For every page – His followers suffered in strife

The more they tried – to extinguish His flame

The brighter and brighter - His flame became

He’s the Primal Point – the Harbinger of the light

The Spiritual Luminary – who shone so bright

[Chorus]

And so we join to celebrate with glee

The Bab’s great mission for humanity

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One

So we celebrate His great declaration

[verse]

If knowledge were letters – only two were revealed

In the years before the Bab’s great mission

But with His advent the rest were unsealed

Creating humanity’s new condition

Now every law of nature is defied

The limitations of the past are now set aside

Now there’s no limit to what we can do

Because the Bab ushered in the new age

[Chorus]

And so we join to celebrate with glee

The Bab’s great mission for humanity

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One

So we celebrate His great declaration

The Bab paved the way for the Promised One

So we celebrate His great declaration