Story Behind The Song
This piece was commissioned in 1986 by the
Athens Jazz Festival in recognition of Phil
Morrison's award winning talent as a jazz com-
poser.
Song Description
Inspired by the courageous
members of the Baha'i Faith
in Iran who are the victims of
persecution and injustice!
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Jazz - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Mood |
Serene |
Lyrics
THE MARTYR'S ROSE
music & words by:
phil morrison
I have turned my face toward Thee...and
I'm thankful for Your gift to me - Thy word
There is nothing that I'd rather do..
Than to spend my life serving You - My Lord
(bridge) By Thy glory and bounty
Thy love will always be
And no matter what calamities
I have faith that You'll assist me - Oh my lord
Let Thy fragrance spread around the earth
Bringing justice to the universe - by Thy word
We are people from both near and far
And our teacher is Baha'u'llah - The Glory of God
(bridge) There is life everlasting
God is so merciful
We'll spread love to all our friends and foes
While remembering the Martyr's Rose
Ya Baha'ul' Abha Ya Ali ul Allah Song of Nightingale sing
Ya Baha'ul'Abha Ya Ali ul Allah Lo - Thy praises take wing
Soar in heavens above
Thou dost grant us Thy love
(c)1993