All night I drenched my bed
With bitter tears then 
I promised God 
It won’t happen again

I’ll stand in your love
I’ll stand as a rock
From all my heart, my heart
I will not go back

I will not go back
I will not go back
From all my heart, my heart
I will not go back

But the fierce warfare
Came upon me 
I have gone back 
To the depth of iniquity

So I cried from my heart
With pure repentance 
But only for a while, a while
And I went back again

Then I went back again
Then I went back again
But only for a while, a while 
Then I went back again

I strengthened my will
And increased my pledges
From the excess of my pride 
I added promises

Sure in my struggle
And my determination 
My soul tricked me, tricked me 
And I went back again

And I went back again
And I went back again
My soul tricked me, tricked me
And I went back again

So I cried out strongly 
And said, “have mercy”
I know my weakness 
O Lord help me

Power comes from You
From above, not from me
As long as You are with me, with me
I won’t go back, surely

I won’t go back surely
I won’t go back surely
As long as You are with me, with me
I won’t go back surely

I Drenched My Bed With Tears (بللت فراشي بدموعي)

When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
We were like those who were comforted.

Then our mouth was filled with joy,
And our tongues with exultation.

Then they shall say among the Gentiles,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
We became joyful O Lord.

You shall bring back our captivity,
As the streams in the South.

Those who sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.

They went on and wept as they,
Werre carrying their seeds,
But they shall surely come with joy,
Carrying their sheaves. Alleluia.

Psalm 125

Our fathers and mothers the martyrs,
I want to live a life like yours (x2)
A life of struggle, blood, and witness. (x2)
You offered to our Lord Jesus
O Martyrs (x2)

O first martyr, St. Stephen,
You spoke the truth in your sermon (x2)
They stopped their ears, so they couldn’t hear it. (x2)
You said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” 
O Martyrs (x2)

O St. George the Prince of Martyrs,
You endured seven years of torture. (x2)
You died three times, but you were raised, (x2)
Around the world, your name is praised. 
O Martyrs (x2)

O St. Mina the Wonderworker,
The pure and holy soldier. (x2)
You received three crowns, for your asceticism, (x2)
your chastity and your martyrdom. 
O Martyrs (x2)

O Philopateer Mercurius,
The one who embarrassed Decius (x2)
You received a sword, from the angel (x2)
And refused to worship the idols. 
O Martyrs (x2)

O St. Demiana the pure bride,
You restored your father when he denied, (x2)
You led forty virgins, to monasticism, (x2)
In one day you all received martyrdom. 
O Martyrs (x2)

O St. Abanoub the holy child,
For your faith and youth you were reviled, (x2)
They hung you, from the ship’s mast, (x2)
But your young heart was steadfast. 
O Martyrs (x2)

O martyrs of Libya, the 21,
Your faith shone forth like the sun, (x2)
They said “deny, or die by the sword.” (x2)
You calmly prayed, “O Jesus, my Lord.”
O Martyrs (x2)

Our fathers and mothers the martyrs,
I want to live a life like yours (x2)
A life of struggle, blood, and witness. (x2)
You offered to our Lord Jesus
O Martyrs (x2)

Our Fathers And Mothers The Martyrs

I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
"Take the cross and follow, follow Me."

Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.

If He leads me to the judgement, 
If He leads me to the judgement, 
If He leads me to the judgement, 
I will go with Him, with Him all the way

If in jail or in chains,
If in jail or in chains,
If in jail or in chains,
I will go with Him, with Him all the way

If He leads me to crucifixion,
If He leads me to crucifixion,
If He leads me to crucifixion,
I will go with Him, with Him all the way

If in health or in sickness,
If in health or in sickness,
If in health or in sickness,
I will go with Him, with Him all the way

If I’m beaten or afflicted,
If I’m beaten or afflicted,
If I’m beaten or afflicted,
I will go with Him, with Him all the way

He will lead me to grace and glory,
He will lead me to grace and glory,
He will lead me to grace and glory,
And will go with me, with me all the way

Where He Leads Me

O Thou whose presence delighteth my soul
And whom in my distress I call
My comfort by day and my refuge by night
My stronghold whenever I fall.

Shepherd of my soul I beg Thee to tell
Where thou keepest thy sheep to rest
For why should I roam in the valley of tears
And wander as one who is lost.

I ask thee to tell me, daughters of Zion,
Have ye seen the One I adore
I seek him in vain in the night of my soul
But lo I can find Him no more.

Shepherd of my soul I shall follow Thee
O how sweet Thy voice is to me
So guide me and lead me and show me the way
My only desire is Thee.

I am my beloved's and He is mine
He calleth me sister and spouse
O how do I long for the day we shall wed
In heaven in His Father's house.

Shepherd Of My Soul - Live (St. Mark DC High School Spring Retreat)

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)

Verse 1: 
(Forgive me my Redeemer
And bless me O Lord Jesus) x2
(My eyes are filled with tears
Pleading for forgiveness) x2   

Verse 2: 
(You are the living God
Very soon you will come) x2
(You'll come and forgive us
And wipe away our tears) x2

Verse 3:  
(With all the world's temptations
We fall into tribulations) x2
(O strengthen us Lord Jesus
We are pleading O Lord) x2

Verse 4: 
(Lord, overlook our sins
Be gracious unto us) x2
(And place Your hands upon us
Please bless us one and all) x2


Verse 5: 
(We are Your hand's creation
Your servants and Your children) x2
(All sinners and believers
Lead us to still waters) x2

Verse 6: 
(O Lord, we are not worthy
Your gifts we're not deserving) x2
(Your love is overwhelming
In reverence we bow down) x2

Verse 7: 
​​(Our hearts You are seeking
And blessed is the one listening) x2
​​​​(With all his heart repenting
And with no turning back) x2

Verse 8: 
(Forgive me my Redeemer
And bless me O Lord Jesus) x2
(My eyes are filled with tears
Pleading for forgiveness) x2

Forgive Me, My Redeemer (feat. The Ten Strings)

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

Asomen to Kerio, en-doxos ghar the-doxasi, a-nellthon yes oo-ranos, axi-ton parak-liton, to epnev-ma tis ali-theias. Ameen Alleluia. 

Maren hos e-Ep-shoic, je khen oo-o-oo ghar afchee o-oo, afshe-naf e-ebshoy e-nifiowi, afo-o-orp nan empi Parakleeton, Pi-ebnevma ente-ti-meth-mee. Ameen Alleluia.

Falno-sabbeh el-Rab, lean-naho bel magdi tamaggad, sa-'eda ee-la a'ala al-samawat, wa arsal lana al-Parak-leete, roh al-huq-el-mo-azzi. Ameen Alleluia.

Let us praise the Lord, for with glory, He is glorified. He ascended into the heavens, and sent to us the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth the Comforter. Amen Alleluia.

He made the two into one, that is, the heaven and the earth. He ascended into the heavens, and sent to us the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth the Comforter. Amen Alleluia.

O come all you peoples, let us worship Jesus Christ. He ascended into the heavens, and sent to us the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth the Comforter. Amen Alleluia.

This is God our Savior, and the Lord of all flesh. He ascended into the heavens, and sent to us the Paraclete, the Spirit of Truth the Comforter. Amen Alleluia.

Three in one and one in three, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth the Comforter. Amen Alleluia.

Asomen

Cha kutumaini sina
Ila damu yake bwana
Si - na wema wakutosha
Dhambi zangu kuziosha

Chorus: 
Kwa-ke Yesu nasimama,
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.

On Christ the Solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.

Verse 2:
Nja yangu iwe ndefu
Yeye hunipa wokovu
Mawimbi yakinipiga
Nguvu zake ndizo nanga

When darkness veils His loving face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale,
my anchor holds within the vale.

Chorus: 
Kwa-ke Yesu nasimama,
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.

On Christ the Solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.

Verse 3:
Damu yake na sadaka 
natagemea daima
Yote chini yakiisha
mwokozi atanitosha.

His oath, His covenant, His blood,
support me in the ‘whelming flood.
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

Chorus: 
Kwa-ke Yesu nasimama,
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.

On Christ the Solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.

Verse 4:
Nikitwa hukumuni
rohoni nina amani
Nikivikwa haki yake
sina hofu mbele zake.

When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
dressed-in His righteousness alone,
faultless to stand before the throne.

Chorus: 
Kwa-ke Yesu nasimama,
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.

On Christ the Solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.
Other ground is sinking sand.

Chorus:
Kwa-ke Yesu nasimama,
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.

Kwa-ke Yesu nasimama,
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.
Ndi-ye mwamba ni salama.

On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand (Kwake Yesu Nasimama)

(Do not think that I forgot you 
Do not think I'm far from you
With my precious blood I bought you
And I gave you life anew) x2

Refrain:
(My son be comforted, don’t fear) 2x
(Jesus your True Shepherd is near) 2x

(My eyes are always on the stray sheep
I have free gifts of joy and rest
If the mother forgets her baby
I, Jesus, will never forget) x2

Refrain

(My son leave Me all your sorrows
Seek Me in trials without delay
I’m in control of your tomorrows 
I’m with you on the path always) x2

Refrain

(O Lord, come to me as You promised 
And I’ll remain with You always
My Lord let me lay on Your chest
Wipe away the tears from my face) x2

Refrain

Do Not Think That I Forgot You (أوعى تفكر إني نسيتك)

Verse 1:
I was hungry, and you gave Me food
I was thirsty, and you gave Me drink
Lord when did we see You hungry and feed You?
Lord when did we see You thirsty and give You drink?

Inasmuch as you did to the least, you did it to Me

Verse 2:
I was a stranger, and you took Me in
I was naked, and you clothed Me
Lord when did we see You a stranger and take You in?
Lord when did we see You naked and clothe You?

Inasmuch as you did to the least, you did it to Me.

Verse 3:
I was sick, and you visited Me
I was in prison, and you came to Me
Lord when did we see You sick and visit You?
Lord when did we see You in prison and come to You?

Inasmuch as you did to the least, you did it to Me.
Inasmuch as you did to the least, you did it to Me.

Lord, When Did We See You? (Matthew 25:31-46)

I’m just a little donkey,
That’s all I’ll ever be. 
I carry and I toil,
And that’s enough for me. 

I’m just a little donkey,
No one looks my way. 
But today something’s different. 
It seems a special day. 

The One who came to ride me,
Loved me right away
We rode into the city 
And heard the people say

Hosanna to the Great King,
Save us by Your name. 
Upon palms I was walking,
They shouted as we came. 

Who is this Rider with me?
His hands I feel I know. 
What gift did they give me,
I remember them so?

These hands upon my back,
Made me from the dust. 
Long ago, they formed me,
So serve Him well I must. 

I’m just a little donkey,
That’s all I want to be. 
I carried the Almighty,
In His humility. 

Horses have kings,
And steeds have their knights. 
But I’m a lowly being,
Who carried the True Light

Truly light He is,
And so is His burden.
He doesn’t weigh me down.
He lifts me to heaven

I’m just a little donkey,
There isn’t much I know. 
But I hope that you’ll believe me,
When I tell you so:

I wouldn’t be a monkey, 
A lion, or a man. 
Because today this little donkey,
Carried the I AM. 

Won’t you be a little donkey,
Serving the great King?
Walk in humility,
And you’ll soon find Him riding. 

Bring Him to the people,
And they’ll all be merry.
Not just because of you,
But the One that you carry. 

It’s enough now what I’ve brayed,
I hope that you’ll join me. 
In thanking God He made,
Me, a little donkey.

A Little Donkey

Psali Adam for the Resurrection

The Monday Theotokia

The Friday Theotokia

Who Do I Have But You

You Are My Hiding Place (English, Arabic, French)

In my father’s house I was living
In mercy and grace   	
Till I took my share of his wealth
To a distant place      	
(I left my family                           					
So I could be free)x2		
And pursue my own ways         				          	

I set off for a distant country
So far away
My life was wild and more wasteful
With every day 
(Satan deceived me
Attacked and beat me)x2
He threw me in the flames

I became slave to my many sins
And evil deeds
Trying to fill my desires
Paying no heed
(I wasted my fortune
With no thought or caution)x2
And found myself in need

After I had spent everything
I was in need
To those who saw me in those days
I was dead indeed 
(They forgot the old feasts
Days that had long ceased)x2
And left me to my misery

I asked one of the citizens
To have mercy on me
Give me the most despicable job
I will agree 
(He sent me to his field
The swine I had to feed)x2
Their food I longed to eat

I came to myself immediately
To repentance
Went back to my father to ask him
To forgive my sins
(And when he saw me
He ran towards me)x2
And called me beloved son

O sinner listen to me 
And my story
Repent, return to Your Father
In great hurry 
(You’ll find joy and peace
That will never cease)x2
In the shadow of His glory

Christina Azmy's Album

In My Father's House (Song of the Prodigal Son)

Lyrics:

One day You passed by me
You saw chains on my hands
I saw with my own eyes
Tears for me in Your eyes

One day I passed by You
I saw my chains on Your hands
I’m free because of You
Then tears filled my eyes

(“How much, Lord, did You pay
To set me free?” I asked
“My son, it is a lot,
But not too much for you.”) x2

One day by me You’ll pass
About my freedom You’ll ask
Feeling my slavery
Although in You I’m free

My sins have bounded me
Loving the world around me
I seek my place in it
That I am Yours I forget

(Free yet I am Your slave
Yours for all of my days
Your slave and free I’ll live
To You myself I give.) x2

One Day You Passed By Me

Lyrics:

I start this song with words peacefully
About the pride and brightness of humanity
I place my cares permanently 
Upon Virgin Mary who helps quickly
I reveal and speak my mind openly

How can I speak and what can I say
About the mystery of her virginity
Mary's pregnancy baffles minds mysteriously
It is impossible to explain and say
Even the scholars could not find a way

Ezekiel the prophet spoke about her
He greeted her with peace and said about her
Jesus the King will come to her
He is her Lord and the Creator
He loved her before He had made her

All the arts and all the wonders
Even the sayings of the scholars
Her virginity we should not ponder
Our Almighty Lord is the real wonder
Who dwelt in her womb as a Child to her

By His will He suffered and was crucified
He rose from the dead after He died
The Son of Man raised men who died
From the depths of Hades to the Paradise
He returned man to the Paradise of light

The salvation of the creation appeared from
The pure and chosen Virgin Mount Zion
Her pregnancy is a mysterious one
To my heart and to my conscience
But nothing is impossible to my Lord, the One

Moses the prophet spoke a great saying,
With an old prophecy that was amazing
He said that God will truly bring
A great prophet with no equal being
Who created the end and the beginning

He saw you in a burning bush with flames
He became amazed and marveled
Many prophesied what would happen
This is a known symbol of Mary
John the Evangelist spoke and preached

All my life I glorify with melodies
I could not refrain, I must reveal
The mysteries of the Mother of Christ
I was entrusted to evangelize
Regardless of any circumstances

Solomon spoke of you in the Song of Songs
Welcome, my sister, for you I long
The aroma of your clothes is sweet
Truly, John the Evangelist spoke
About Virgin Mary in many words

He testified saying "I saw a lady
Clothed in garments full of light
Clothed with the sun, the moon under her feet
And around her head twelve stars shining
Being with a child, she cried out in labor"

There is no doubt that this is true
The moon is no one but John the Baptist
The twelve stars are the twelve apostles
And surely the Sun in the Child Jesus
This is a simple act of the Mighty God

My heart and mind are attatched to you
I have never seen anyone like you
I always confess and do not deny
You are my fortress and my refuge
A harbor to those who are in distress

We asked and were given
We reached the shore of enlightenment
For we believed with all understanding 
And became righteous and carried the yoke
Of Jesus the Mighty One to His people

Melody of the Nativity Paramoun (Istermagi Tune)

Verse 1:
(God who is always with us, Will never abandon us
He’s our guide and our protection, His eye is on us) x2   
Refrain:
(Our Lord forgets us not, Our Lord loves us a lot
Our Lord leads our way, Every single day) x2 
Verse 2:
(Our world is filled with Him, Our hearts rejoice in Him
In troubles and tribulations, Our needs are filled by Him) x2 
Refrain:
(Our Lord forgets us not, Our Lord loves us a lot
Our Lord leads our way, Every single day) x2 
Verse 3:
(Let our hearts sing joyfully, Praising God unceasingly
I shall not fear the shadow of death, For You are here with me) x2 
Refrain:
(Our Lord forgets us not, Our Lord loves us a lot
Our Lord leads our way, Every single day) x2

God Who Is Always With Us

Refrain:
(O Pope Shenouda, we are your children,
Teach us your faith and your love and your wisdom) x2
Remember us always, in front of the Lord’s face.
We ask His forgiveness and mercy and grace. 

Verse 1:
(Who was like you, a child and an elder? 
Your laugh gave us joy and your words made us better) x2
Pray for us O father, we’re your sons and daughters, that God may forgive us, we who are weak sinners. 

Refrain

Verse 2:
(Who was like you, simple and a scholar?
You’re worthy of praise and remembrance and honor.) x2
Pray for us O father, we’re your sons and daughters, that God may forgive us, we who are weak sinners.   

Refrain

Verse 3:
(Who was like you, a heart and a mind?
Your tears were from love and your words were divine.) x2
Pray for us O father, we’re your sons and daughters, that God may forgive us, we who are weak sinners. 

Refrain

Verse 4:
(Who was like you, a stranger beloved?
Your home was not here but the kingdom above) x2
Pray for us O father, we’re your sons and daughters, that God may forgive us, we who are weak sinners. 

Refrain

O Pope Shenouda

O Virgin Mary, you're exalted
Above the sun and moon
And higher than all the stars
That glow in heaven
And higher than all the stars
That glow in heaven

O morning star that shines
In our churches 
And enlightens our hearts and minds
And our senses 
And enlightens our hearts and minds
And our senses

O Mother of Jesus Christ
My refuge and my gain
Do not forsake me when I'm in
The depths of sin 
Do not forsake me when I'm in
The depths of sin 

You're my help and support in all
My tribulations
And a light to my heart
Whenever it weakens
And a light to my heart
Whenever it weakens

O Virgin Mary

Your mercies O my God
Are plenteous
Your mercies O my God
Have no boundaries

The drops of rain
Are counted in Your hands 
Also, the sand of the sea 
Is present before Your eyes

How much more are my sins
My trespasses are before You
And all that I have done
Are present before You

The sins of my youth
Remember them not, O Lord 
Do not contemplate 
On my sins, O God

For You desire not 
The death of a sinner
But You are ever pleased
That he returns to You

The tax-collector was chosen
The adulteress You forgave
The thief You have remembered
Your mercy is boundless

I am a sinner too
O Lord, teach me
To offer repentance
Like the adulteress, accept me

Return us, O God, unto Your salvation
For You are good and gracious
Grant us Your salvation
For You are our Savior

If You judge us in Your uprightness
We shall have no excuse
We await Your compassion
And plead for Your mercies

Your mercies O my God
Are beyond all measure
Your mercies O my God
Are as the countless sand

Your mercies O my God
Are more than the stars in heaven
And the plants of the earth
The mountains and little hills

O King of peace
Grant us Your peace
Confirm Your peace upon us
And forgive us our sins

Disperse the enemies
Of Your Church
Fortify her stronghold
That she may never be shaken

Immanuel our God
Is now in our midst
With the glory of His Father
And the Holy Spirit

May He bless us all
And purify our hearts
And heal the sicknesses
Of our souls and bodies

We worship the Father and the Son
And the Holy Spirit
Both now and forever
And to the end of ages, Amen

Your Mercies O My God

Hear my cry I pray to thee
And to my voice incline Your ear
Hold me and have mercy upon me (2x)
For You O Lord I'm in great need (2x)

My soul is troubled in the deep
And my eyes are full of tears
Now I remember you indeed (2x)
For Your salvation is near (2x)

All the waves came upon me
I was drowned in the deep sea
I asked for help where could it be (2x)
But in the hands of my dear Lord (2x)

My heart is trembling in great fear
And my head is wrapped in weeds
Out of the depths I cried to Thee (2x)
Save my soul and set me free (2x)

God ordered the whale in the sea
To safely drop Jonah in peace
In the whale's belly Jonah kneels (2x)
And thank the Lord for His great deeds (2x)

Hear my cry I pray to thee
And to my voice incline Your ear
Hold me and have mercy upon me (2x)
For You O Lord I'm in great need (2x)

Hear My Cry

I am the blind man without a friend
I have no support or companion
Sitting to beg at the street's end
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain:
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

It was announced to me about the news
Jesus is coming among the multitudes
Jesus have mercy, do not refuse
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

A disciple rebuked me badly
My cries he opposed steadfastly
But Jesus came and asked me
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

I don't care what the critics say
Jesus is faithful; He won't delay
He spat on the ground and made clay
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

And the Lord of peace said to me
Go to the pool, my son, speedily
To wash at Siloam, He sent me
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

So I departed right away
In great haste I ran to obey
And washed my eyes from the clay
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

Jesus had compassion on me
One thing my heart knows clearly
That though I was blind; now I see
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

I returned to Jesus joyfully
And worshipped Him with humility
He is the Savior, I believe
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

I'll witness to Him ceaselessly
The Redeemer has saved me
I was blind and now I see
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

O sinner come, He will help you
Jesus loves you, this is true
He'll open your heart's eyes anew
Opened my eyes, my beloved Jesus

Refrain

Opened My Eyes

O beloved, oh beloved; nailed unto the cross for me
O what sin hast Thou committed; Thou who callest all to be
O beloved, wish that I could; spend the rest of life with Thee
Worshipping Thine holy passion, crucifying the flesh for Thee

Daughter of Zion behold Me; stricken and smitten for Thee
Friend and kin, me have forsaken; there is none to comfort me
All alone I'll tread the winepress, all alone I'll drink the cup
Shedding my blood for Thee to ransom, and my flesh for Thee to sup

I was bound, and I was smitten, and they did spit in my face
I was stripped, and I was scourged, I was condemned in your place
Your sins became my crown of thorns; Oh that you would understand
Every time you sin a new, it's one more nail in my hand

Like a lamb brought to the slaughter, like a dumb sheep to be sheered
King, Creator, Lord, and Master, by His creatures, mocked and jeered
Despised, rejected, with grief acquainted, and of men was not esteemed
Bruised and wounded, sore afflicted, yet, with His stripes we were healed

Lord create in us a fountain; that with tears will ever flow
And a heart contrite and broken, and the spirit within renew
Oh that we could shed the tears over Thy feet pierced and bruised
Oh that we always remember, for our sins Thou were abused

O Beloved

+Ya kol el sefoof al samaeyeen,
ratelo le eelahena be nagahamat el-tasbeeh

Rejoice with us today with gladness, 
in the Resurrection of the Lord Christ.

+Al-yowma qud kamalat el nobowat, 
wa qud tamat akwalol-aba’a el awaleen

By the Resurrection of the Lord from among the dead; 
He is the firstfruit of those who have fallen asleep.

+Qud kamal-Rabo mathlol-na-em, 
wa kal sa-mely- men al-khamra

He has granted us the everlasting joy, 
and freed us from bitter bondage.

+Wa sabal-gahima sabian, 
wa hatama abwa-bahol-nohas

He utterly broke the bars of iron and, 
for us, exchanged punishment for salvation

Ya Kol El Sefoof (All You Heavenly Orders)

Morning Doxology

I am a Soldier

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: He is my God and King, 
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us 
Leader: We can now do all things. 

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: He is the Lord of Hosts
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us 
Leader: In His cross we will boast. 

Refrain:
Leader: He is my King, He is my King,
Chorus: He is our King, He is our King. 

Leader: I can't describe Him, there's no one like Him, He is my everything. 
Chorus: I wish you knew Him, you're precious to Him, He is our everything. 

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: He is the Good Shepherd, 
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us?
Leader: In Him we will conquer. 

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: The Son of the most High, 
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us? 
Leader: For Him we gladly die.

Refrain:
Leader: He is my King, He is my King,
Chorus: He is our King, He is our King.

I Am a Soldier for Jesus Christ

Coptic Lighthouse Ministry is composed of a group of youth from St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Washington, D.C. that hopes to provide some light in a dark and stormy world through praising the True Light, our Lord Jesus Christ.  

“Oh, send out Your light and Your truth! Let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your tabernacle.”
Psalms 43:3

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