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In the midst of the raging sea,
There I was sailing.
The waves were pounding me,
Making me afraid.
(And it seems That Christ has left me,) x2
(But I no longer see him because of my weak faith) x2

Refrain:
Jesus when he saw me,
Came to me quickly.
In my despair and darkness,
He opened my eyes.
(When I saw him, I cried have mercy) x2
(He came to me quickly and had mercy on me) x2

The sounds of the angry waves,
Agonized my ears.
Darkness of the creeping night,
Has threatened my peace.
(And the tears, have not left my eyes)x2
(And the sleepless nights, have overwhelmed me) x2

I was in despair and drowning,
And my hope is torn.
I came to my beloved Jesus,
Offering him my tears.
(When he saw me, He had compassion on me) x2
(He stretched out his sweet hand, and dried my tears) x2

In the Midst of the Raging Sea

Have You Seen Him

Lent Commemoration of Saints Praise

Refrain: (O Mother of God, Mary,
Your Son appeared in glory) 2x
(Mother of the Redeemer, 
And the world, and Mother of humanity) 2x

(O Mary, don’t forget us
On the paths of truth set us) 2x
(our eyes are fixed upon you 
intercede for those who pray) 2x

Refrain

(O Mary, your heart’s a spring
Of love and you help those hurting) 2x
(Ask your precious Son Jesus
Not to forget His people) 2x

Refrain

(O Mary, your love’s precious
Mother of all generations) 2x
(God willing in His glory
We’ll meet you in His Heavens) 2x

Refrain

O Mother of God, Mary (يا مريم يا أم الله)

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All You Heavenly Orders

Refrain:
St. Mary of Egypt,
The pure and the wise. 
The harlot who repented,
Became the Bride of Christ. 

Alexandria was your home,
For your life of sin. 
Till you wanted to roam,
And went to Jerusalem. 
The Church of the Sepulcher
You could not enter
O St. Mary

You were saddened deeply,
By your transgressions,
So you asked St. Mary,
For her intercessions. 
You were forgiven,
You entered in,
And crossed the Jordan. 

You lived as a hermitess,
In repentance and tears.
In the heart of the wilderness,
For 17 whole years.
Satan came with temptation,
You overcame him,
O St. Mary. 

After 45 years had passed,
You finally saw someone,
He came during the great fast,
Abba Zosima the monk. 
You told him your story,
From shame to glory. 
You asked him to return. 

He came after one year,
To give you communion. 
You received him with great cheer,
A joyful reunion. 
You asked him again,
To return then,
O St. Mary. 

When one year had passed by,
Abba Zosima found,
You, blessed saint, had died,
A note written on the ground. 
“Bury Mary in the dust,
Which she was made of.”
A lion stood guard. 

Zosima saw the beast,
Who stood peacefully. 
Then wondered the priest,
How to bury your body. 
The lion dug a grave,
The monk was amazed,
O St. Mary

O Holy Bride of Christ,
Pray for our sakes,
That God may help us rise,
From our mistakes. 
The day is far spent,
Guide me to repent,
O St. Mary

St. Mary of Egypt

Lyrics:

How could I forget the One who died for me?
How could I forget the side that had to bleed? (2)

He who saw me in my misery, so He came running to me
He who bought me and redeemed me broke my chains and set me free (2)

How could I forget your kindness through the years?
Your right hand always reaching out to me. (2)

In my joys and in my sorrows, in all of life's storms
You've become my friend and fortress, You're the One to whom I call (2)

Help me Lord I want to lose myself in You;
All my pride has blinded me from seeing You. (2)

So I'll keep watching and praying, setting my eyes on You 
Trusting in your sure promise, that You'll be back for me soon (2)

How Could I Forget

I Place My Soul Into Your Hands

Nativity Fraction to the Father(Coptic)| HG Bishop Kyrillos @ACTS Chapel

The Monday Theotokia

The Friday Theotokia

Fr Markos el Antony - anpahora

A translation/rewrite of the Arabic spiritual song "F Yom Mn El Ayam".

Lyrics:
Chorus:
In one of my dreams 
While sleeping in peace
I saw three fathers
And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams
A great and beautiful scene
I saw three fathers
And a soldier strong, yet meek

Verse 1:
One had a long white beard
Old in age and held a rod
He lived in a distant cave 
Held the writings that he taught
His sayings were plenty
And the demons he fought

(My beloved Abba Anthony
May his blessings be with me) x2

Quickly I ran to him
Kissed the cross in his hand
He urged me to remember
From sin I must withstand

Verse 2:
The second had a sack
Carried it on his back
He walked around with care
And from it sand poured out
He said these are my sins 
In God's mercy do not doubt

(My beloved Abba Moses
The strong and the holy) X2

Quickly I ran with him
To bear my sufferings
He urged me to remember
The way of repentance

Verse 3:
The third was kneeling down
In the corner of his room
He had a bowl of water
With love he was consumed
He lived with our Lord
Washed the feet of the bridegroom

(My beloved Abba Pishoy
With love in Christ he grew) x2

Quickly I ran to him
In peace he let me in
He urged me to remember
Have love for all humans

Verse 4:
And the soldier was standing
Lifting up his hands
A red cloak on his shoulders
Two camels on the sand
Armour on his chest 
The monastery behind him

(My beloved St. Mina
The faithful intercessor) x2

Quickly I ran to him
With open arms he came my way
He urged me to remember
Be steadfast in the faith

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