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Lyrics:

Jesus is knocking on your heart every day
Hoping you’ll open for Him to come in and stay
Hurry up open the door without delay
Before your time runs out and He walks away
Right away, right away, open the door without delay
Make use of the precious time He's given you
Hurry up open for Jesus right away

Open your heart to the Lord who died for you
He promised rest to the weary and comfort too
If you’re lost He will guide you back to His way
If you’re weak He’ll give you strength to make it through
Right away, right away, open the door without delay
Make use of the precious time He's given you
Hurry up open for Jesus right away

We’ll live in heaven with him forevermore
Over there where hurt and pain will be no more
Hurry up fill up your lamp and wait for Him
Hurry up before you miss the open door
Right away, right away, open the door without delay
Make use of the precious time He's given you
Hurry up open for Jesus right away

Jesus Is Knocking - ها يسوع الباب دوماً يقرع - Translation

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

Verse 1:
Your peace passes all understanding 
It's within us and never ending
And despite what the enemy’s saying 
You fill our hearts with peace 

Chorus:
(Your peace your peace is
for God's people in every place) x2

Verse 2:
Even if we may go the wrong way 
His spirit is in us, it's never astray 
He answers and calms all the waves 
And fills our heart with peace 

Chorus:
(Your peace your peace is
for God's people in every place) x2

Verse 3:
The peace of God you left for us
Not like what the world would ever give us
And since your spirit abides in us
Your people live in peace 

Chorus:
(Your peace your peace is
for God's people in every place) x2


*** Special thanks to Olivia Bassily for the translation of verse 1!

Your Peace - سلام - Translation

(If My own mother forgets me,
My Lord's embrace is enough for me) x2
Precious in His eyes is the smallest baby
So how can He forget me?
Refrain:
(So how can He forget me?) x2
If the mother forgets her baby,
My Lord will never forget me
(Treasured in His eyes is every tear,
Persistent is He to erase my fears) x2
To my soul, His love is always near
So how can He forget me?
Refrain
(Of the smallest bird, the Lord takes care
For the Lillies, clothing He prepares) x2
Precious in His eyes is every single hair
So how can He forget me?
Refrain
(For me the thorns you accepted
Not a single pain, have you rejected) x2
Beloved Jesus has never neglected
How then can He forget me?

If The Mother Forgets (إن أنسى)

Oh Creator of Love, Oh refuge of my soul
You are the guarantee in the midst of my journey 
I am in need of You
I am in need of You
I need from You a power to raise me
You, Oh Lord, alone
You, Oh Lord, alone
You aid me when I’m weak
And have mercy

Oh my master, I want to delve so deep in you
Revive me! Give life to me
I want to see the light of your love
Shining inside of me (2x)

Oh Creator of Love! 
Here I am to You, screaming!
I am returning to You. 
To You, I’m returning!

To Your embrace, I’m returning!
To Your path, I’m returning!
To Your love, I’m returning!
Oh Creator of Love (2x)

Oh Creator of Love, Oh source of my power
While in the midst of my sorrows, You are my comforter
I am longing for You
I am longing for You 
I long for You to live in me, oh my King
You, by Your spirit
You, by Your spirit
Throughout my life and journey, You are leading

Oh my Master, come change my life by Your spirit
And reign over my will 
Touch my heart, my senses and the world wherein I dwell (2x)

Oh Creator of Love! 
Here I am to You, screaming!
I am returning to You. 
To You, I’m returning!

To Your embrace, I’m returning!
To Your path, I’m returning!
To Your love, I’m returning!
Oh Creator of Love (2x)

Spiritual Songs

Oh Creator of Love

♱
It was a great pleasure working with the skillful @ghobriaa! 😁 
Beautiful cover photo by the talented iconographer George Makary (@ Copticicons): https://www.copticicon.com/
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

I Am Redeemed - OCCM Retreat 2023 (Father Anastasi Saint Antony)

Resurrection medley- St. Mary & St. Mina’s Chorus SYD Australia

Agios Athanatos Nai Nan - STGJ Bright Saturday 2015

On July 18, 2015 at St. George & St. Joseph Church, Montreal

Sunday Psalis & Leepon by HG Anba Raphael- STGJ

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

Lord at Rest - Peter Sedrak (Apocalypse Saturday)

Lyrics: 
When I'm filled with sorrow and weakness
No hope and all alone 
In your eyes you see me  
Your child, called to your throne

As you opened up your arms
And looked to me with love 
I remember your promise 
To help me lest I fall

Chorus:
In my times of despair 
I kneel to you in prayer
My Lord Redeemer
I plead please heal me the sinner

At times I feel miles apart
But you call me when I am astray
You created within me Paul 
Taking the Saul away

I am like the samaritan
Weakness overcomes me 
Thirsty longing to be filled
There’s only you to guide me

Chorus

No matter the sin I may commit 
My tears lead me to you 
waiting at your feet as you say 
your sins I paid for you 

I am fearfully made
Ur words I will obey 
My eyes look up to you lord
yearning to see your way 

Chorus

Link to guitar chords: 
https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/misc-praise-songs/in-my-times-of-despair-chords-3042633

In my times of despair - اسندني في ضعفي - Translation

Conclusion of the Adam Theotokias (Your Mercies)

(Open my eyes/
that I may see Wonders) x2
(from Your law) x4
(That I may see wonders) x2


(Your word I have hidden in my heart/
That I might not sin against You.) x2
‭￼(Your word I have hidden) x4
(That I might not sin against You) x2


(I am a stranger in the earth/ 
Do not hide Your commandments from me) x2
(Do not hide from me) x4
(Do not hide Your commandments from me) x2


(Your word is a lamp to my feet/ 
And a light to my path) x2
(A lamp to my feet) x4
(Your word is a lamp to my feet) x2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDbCqoREZSg&feature=youtu.be

Open My Eyes (اكشف عن عيناي)

Lyrics:

Everyday kneeling at Your cross
I come to You oh lord and reveal my thoughts
without fear
Like my Father
My secrets and stories, with You, I share my heart

My God, I am always thinking, from now and as I’m growing
That I would never be changing, forget Your cross
I would always in my heart pray, that Your love within me remain
And nothing would prevent me from
Seeking Your cross and sharing my heart 

When I grew up, again I called out
But I kept stumbling and, my Lord, I struggled throughout
Sorrow and fear, overwhelmed me
Enslaved to sin and in my desires, oh, I drowned

My God, again I’m thinking, when will I return, I’m sinking
To be a child again, I’m wishing, beneath Your cross
I would always in my heart pray, that You’d forgive me and remain
The desire of my heart be, 
seeking Your cross and sharing my heart

And when I repent, I find mercy
And joy in my Father’s arms, reassuring me
You wiped my tears, renewed my spirit
As I searched my bounded heart, You set me free

My God, how are You still willing, to give me without limiting 
Your forgiveness and protection they always guide me   
I will follow You in your way, and my heart singing as I pray,
I praise Your precious holy name,
seeking Your cross and sharing my heart

Chords:  https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/user/tab/view?h=7HSO-8JAnTYFtTeGa9eLxYad

Everyday Kneeling At Your Cross -كل يوم تحت صليبك - Translation

"Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, My lips shall praise You." Psalm 63:3

Conclusion of the Adam Theotokias (Your Mercies)

English Tasbeha VMSA/Nativity Church

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