English Taraneem (acoustic)

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COCA 2023-24

Worship

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

Chorus:
The Lord is near to those who call on Him
He is not far as we have made Him 		
He’s not a stranger to all our sufferings
He said “come now hurry all you weary”
To give them rest from burdens too heavy  
To wipe a tear from all hearts in misery

V1:
Sojourner and no place to stay
Abandoned, doubted and friends betrayed 	
Yet He arose to grant the way 
to eternity
A friend to the tax collectors, 
A comfort for the adulterers,
An advocate for the sinners 
Of whom I am chief

V2:
He guided all those questioning, 
goodness on earth He was spreading, 	
He tasted death while bearing 
The shame of sinners 
His night of death, prayed earnestly
Father willing, take this from Me
Sweat drops of blood from agony
All for my sake

V3: 
When I was thirsty He quenched me 
When I was naked He clothed me
When abandoned He sheltered me 
From all my fears 				
So how can I not be trusting
His love I'll never be doubting 
A Father who is so loving 
Even to death

The Lord is Near - الرب قريب - Translation

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(Chorus)
The story of the greatest love
I have seen in Golgotha
My beloved Jesus on the cross 
Suffering to save us all
His loving heart beating in pain
His body wounded and slain
In His eyes I read the story 
The story of the greatest love

(Verse 1)
Yesterday He walked among us
Lovingly spreading His grace
Healing our souls and bodies 
Promising eternal life
His love was unprecedented
As He loved all the sinners
That is because He is Jesus
Who loves without condition

(Verse 2)
While His love was invading the world 
Devilish people kept thinking
How to get rid of Lord Jesus
Whose love endangered their powers
So to terminate the story 
The story of precious love
So to write the last chapter 
They killed Him, the source of love

(Verse 3)
How great is the love of Jesus
How precious and wonderful
He gave us life everlasting
He forgave all our sins
Every bit of love we share
is coming from Jesus' love
All of the love in this world
Cannot equal Jesus' Love

The Story of the Greatest Love (قصة الحب العجيب)

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Original translation from the songbird @OliviaBassily (slightly modified*)

(Chorus)
In the shade of your protection
We take refuge O Mary
Don’t turn our prayer away
Whenever we call you

(Verse 1)
O the pride of the human race
The best of people are you
O you river of gifts
That flows into the world

(Verse 2)
O you gate of heaven 
Mother of our Redeemer
O you are our hope
And the sweetest name we call

(Verse 3)
Intercede for your people
Pray at all times
We are asking your Son
Pleading as children*

(Verse 4) – (*Personal addition from the 11th part of the Sunday Theotokia's ☺️)
You are brighter than the sun
And more sparkling
Than the cherubim
And the seraphim

In the Shade of your Protection (فى ظل حمايتك) - ft. André Ghobrial on Oud

Fear Not

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2 

Fear not for I am always with you
Fear not for I support you
Fear not for I always hear you

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2 

From your eyes wipe away all of your tears
Towards heaven quickly incline your ears
Do not let waste away all your years
Let My love be your hope and cast all fears

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2 

Fear not for I am always with you
Fear not for I strengthen you
Fear not for I protect you

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2 

From your eyes wipe away all of your tears
Towards heaven quickly incline your ears
Do not let waste away all your years
Let My love be your hope and cast all fears

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2 

Fear not for I am always with you
Fear not for I won’t forsake you
Fear not for I won’t neglect you

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2 

From your eyes wipe away all of your tears
Towards heaven quickly incline your ears
Do not let waste away all your years
Let My love be your hope and cast all fears

My child, I will hold onto your hand until the end x2

Fear Not

Refrain: (Who besides O Lord 
Can I depend on
In all sufferings and distress
I rely on Him)x2

(Defender of widows,
Father of orphans)x2
(Solver of all problems
Creator of peace)x2

Refrain

(The young lions lack
And suffer hunger)x2
(As for the believers
Jesus satisfies them)x2

Refrain

(If I ask any other
My waiting prolongs)x2
(But when I call on You
You attend to me)x2

Refrain

Who Besides You (مين احن منك)

No don't leave me alone,
O my faithful Shepherd
Guide me dear Master 
and be unto me a helper

(I am O Lord without You
nothing at all) 2x
(So take my right hand O Lord
and guide me, in Your way forever) x2

And don't leave me alone
in the midst of this darkness 
Let Your bright face guide me
O Lord unto peace

(I am O Lord without You
nothing at all) x2
(So take my right hand O Lord
and guide me, in Your way forever) x2

And don't leave me alone
but hear my prayers
And be there for me dear Lord 
for the rest of my life

(I am O Lord without You
nothing at all) x2
(So take my right hand O Lord
and guide me, in Your way forever) x2

And don't leave me alone
because of my sins
But forgive me O Lord
and accept my repentance

(I am O Lord without You
nothing at all) x2
(So take my right hand O Lord
and guide me, in Your way forever) x2

No don't leave me alone
in the midst of this world 
But come quickly O Lord 
and take me to Heaven

(I am O Lord without You
nothing at all) x2
(So take my right hand O Lord
and guide me, in Your way forever) x2

No Don’t Leave Me Alone

Once I wandered so far away
from my Good Savior Jesus.
He came to me, He who saved me,
and called for me to return.

His sweet voice did call me, call me:
“Prolong not thy straying away. 
O dear child, return quickly, 
and come to Me, come to Me!”

Cruel thorns left my feet to bleed out,
wounds and agony unparalleled. 
I heard the Voice call out to me, 
“Thou art in error, return.”

His sweet voice did call me, call me:
“Prolong not thy straying away. 
O dear child, return quickly, 
and come to Me, come to Me!”

Never did I ever care to
heed to Him, nor to His words. 
Therefore I walked away with His
warnings of pain in contempt.

His sweet voice did call me, call me:
“Prolong not thy straying away. 
O dear child, return quickly, 
and come to Me, come to Me!”

My path grew ever more treacherous,
menacing darkness has prevailed. 
I cried in my profound anguish: 
“Where is Thy delightful Face?”

His sweet voice did call me, call me:
“Prolong not thy straying away. 
O dear child, return quickly, 
and come to Me, come to Me!”

My grief has exceeded limits
due to my straying away. 
Desolated, I requested:
“O my Savior! Come to me!”

His sweet voice did call me, call me:
“Prolong not thy straying away. 
O dear child, return quickly, 
and come to Me, come to Me!”

Straightaway, a light shone brightly,
O how radiant it was!
My tender Redeemer with a 
smile appeared to my aid.

His sweet voice did call me, call me:
“Prolong not thy straying away. 
O dear child, return quickly, 
and come to Me, come to Me!”

His Sweet Voice

(You're my protector
From all that is evil
You hold me by the right hand
My heart with You rejoices) x2

(You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures 
Your love is overwhelming) x2

(You're always with me
You will never leave me
Your voice is within me
"Do not fear, My Child") x2

(You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming) x2

(You will elevate me
In the midst of my suffering
You strengthen my weakness
You are my true fortress) x2

(You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming) x2

(You will support me
In times of tribulations
Your hand guides me
Doing good for me) x2

(You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming) x2

You’re the True Shepherd

I place my soul into Your hands,
My Lord Jesus Christ
Lead me ‘cause I depend on You, 
Lead me and I’ll serve You 
Please be my guide in every way,
Be my guard I won’t go astray 
Sanctify my heart and my needs, 
Until I see You Lord

(As You have always said
O source of all goodness) 2x
Come unto Me O you weary, 
Come unto Me and you’ll find rest
Come unto Me I am the Way,
I am the Truth and Life

When my life gets filled with worries
And darkness overwhelms
The clouds will be dispersed away
By You O Prince of Peace
You are my shield You are my hope,
You are my strength You are my goal
You are the perfect love O Lord,
Of whom then shall I fear?

(As You have always said
O source of all goodness) 2x
Come unto Me O you weary, 
Come unto Me and you’ll find rest
Come unto Me I am the Way,
I am the Truth and Life

You are my Shepherd I’ll not want,
Lead me to still waters
Restore my soul I’m calling You,
Lead me to righteousness
Though I walk through the Death Valley,
With You I will fear no evil
You are my comfort staff and rod,
All the days of my life

(As You have always said
O source of all goodness) 2x
Come unto Me O you weary, 
Come unto Me and you’ll find rest
Come unto Me I am the Way,
I am the Truth and Life

Come take your cross and follow Me,
Fear not I am with thee
Cheer up I’ve overcome the world, 
Your tears I’ll wipe away
I showed you My love on the cross,
And if You’re faithful unto death
I will give you eternal life,
Come now and follow Me

(As You have always said
O source of all goodness) 2x
Come unto Me O you weary, 
Come unto Me and you’ll find rest
Come unto Me I am the Way,
I am the Truth and Life

I Place my Soul into Your Hands

Have you seen Him?
The one I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man
Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice
Have you heard Him?
The great I Am

I am dark but 
I am lovely 
Among the thorns I am 
His rose and lily
His banner over me 
Is love and grace
And nothing gives me joy
Like His tender face 

Have you seen Him?
The one I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man
Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice 
Have you heard Him?
The great I Am

Come and meet Him
Sit at His feet
Drink in His beauty
It set me free
I was wounded 
Broken and empty
But His spirit
Rushed in and filled me 
I was waiting 
For life and healing 
But His sweet eyes alone
Restored my feeling 

Have you seen Him?
The one I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man
Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice 
Have you heard Him?
The great I Am

The oil I poured on Him
Could not consume
His sweet aroma
It filled the room

Have you seen Him?
The one I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man
Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice 
Have you heard Him?
The great I Am

No Don’t Leave Me Alone

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