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All Hymns

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English Christian Hymns

No Don’t Leave Me Alone - Emilie & Erin

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

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

Return to Me
A song about the Prodigal Son

the son said, “father i must go,
i wish not to stay here you know,
the world has much I want to see,
I hope that you will not stop me.
I see riches, I see gold
I see goods that I uphold
though it hurts to see you cry
I must bid you this last goodbye”

the father looked down lovingly
saying, “if you walk away from me
i will miss you with all of my heart
but even if you do depart
i will be waiting for you here
no matter if it takes you years
you are my son until the end
and I pray i will see you again”

the son left from his father’s place
with a smile on his face
ready to be free and grow
oh but little did he know
the world of pleasures has a cost
beware your soul may be lost
if you consume these earthly things 
and forget the joy your father brings 

the father looked out lovingly				
saying, “though you walked away from me
i miss you with all of my heart
but even though you did depart
I am waiting for you here
no matter if it takes you years
you are my son until the end
And I pray I will see you again”

the son quickly consumed his wealth
lost his food and lost his health
all his friends had left his side
so now he had to decide
should he live in misery,
watching pigs roam happily,
or return to his father’s place
to serve him for the rest of his days

the father looked out lovingly,
saying “son you have returned to me,
I have waited all this time
praying for you to be mine
let us kill the fattened calf
So we can sing and dance and laugh
to celebrate my son who died
who now has been brought back to life”

Return to Me

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

Studio version of "Perfect Love" - As performed at the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, September 2013.

Mira Ghaly - Perfect Love

Studio version of "Joy In My Song" - As performed at the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, September 2013.

Mira Ghaly - Joy In My Song

Dear Precious Jesus

My Fathers Of The Desert

Hold my hand o lord

41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” (‭‭Luke‬ ‭10‬‬:‭41-42‬ NKJV)

One Thing is Needed (ft. Erin Melek)

You call to me I silence You
From all my sin Your path for me
for my eyes is hard to see 
You come to me I run from from You
Oh Lord the fire of Your Love
inside of me has been quenched (2x)

*Refrain:
Tend to me Oh Lord, Lay Your hands on me
And open for me my eyes
Bring me back to You, back to You
(The day I left You, my joy left me
I was burdened from all my worry) 2x
I rest in You alone, I rest in You

(All of my habits and my lusts have multiplied
My many prayers and requests are no more) 2x
When I repent my sins do not cease to return
Oh Lord correct me from my ways, please stay with me
Give me Your hand, and ill hold Your's (2x)

*Refrain

(You know my life from its beginning to the end
You see the troubles of heart, and what I've hidden) 2x
I have revealed myself to You, oh my healer
I am with you in times of fear, giving you comfort
No one but You has known me (2x)

*Refrain

You Call To Me ft. Coptic Oud

Verse 1:

Saint Mary how can I describe you
You are the lady, of all virtue
Our advocate and our comfort
Dear Saint Mary, I love you

Saint Mary we thank you 
For you never cease
To entreat on our behalf
And give us joy and peace
O Mother of mercy
We thank you so much
For you teach us the true way to know the Lord our God

Refrain 1:

Oh Saint Mary you are more than a page in the Bible
You’re my Mother, pride and joy
The Mother of Christ our Lord,
God gave you the greatest honour to bear His Son
For you were more worthy than any other one

Verse 2:

O my dear Mother
Thank you for all you do
You watch over your children and the Lord hears you
We thank you for your love
And for remembering us
The ones who cost you the life of your Son

Refrain 2:

We thank you Saint Mary
For loving us
Despite the pain we caused you
While at the cross
You watched the death
Of your only Son
Your Lord, your God
And saw that it was the done
You saw the life giving work
Right in front of your eyes
And forgave us transgressors, and pray for us all the time
Saint Mary your humility surpasses minds
Your purity and virtue reached the greatest heights

Verse 3:

Oh Mama, Saint Mary
You are my pride and joy
And everywhere I walk, your example guides my life
You’re always in my heart, your love is on my mind
I thank you for interceding for me all the time

Refrain 3:

Saint Mary you are so humble and so kind
You accepted anything or any place with faith in mind
From Bethlehem to Egypt to Nazareth to the cross
Your surrender let your life be led by God

Verse 4:

How could one not adore you the Mother of God
Who chose you, adorned you, and through you we are taught
To love the gifts of God and ponder them in our hearts
To magnify Him and decrease our selfish thoughts

Refrain 4:

Saint Mary you are truly one of a kind
As a pure and holy vessel, you let God's goodness shine
God knew every single woman, from the beginning of time
Yet He deemed you the most worthy, you who paid yourself no mind

Verse 5:

The faith that you had in the Lord, as just a young girl
Your life belonged to God, from the day of your birth
By your meek and your pure heart, you magnified God
He let you be His Mother, and the Mother of us all

Refrain 5:

So unique from any person than this world has ever seen
The humble quiet temple girl, became the Queen
Saint Mary, you had no will of your own
This obedience and emptying let God fill you the most

Verse 6:

Oh my dear Saint Mary
Thank you for comforting me
Every time I’m lonely
And have no one with me
Your prayers strengthen me, in virtue, faith and peace
I always feel your presence with me

Refrain 6:

Oh Mary I thank you for all the little things
I cry unto you and you always hear me
You take care of your children
And send them precious gifts
Thank you for showing me all the love a mom can give

Saint Mary I thank you for caring for me
I wish I would call upon you more to ask for your mercies
But regardless of me, you exude humility
Your intercession and prayers on the last day will save me
____________________________

Chords (V1):
Em C D Bm7 B7 Em
Em C D Bm7 B7 Em

E7 Am7 C D G
Em E7 Am7 B7 Em

Chords (V2): Transposed +5
Am F G Em E7 Am
Am F G Em E7 Am

A7 Dm7 F G C
Am A7 Dm7 E7 Am

My Dear Mother

♱
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

Heb. 12:13, 2 Sam 13:4
Oh why am I parylized?
Daughter of a king but every day where is my strength?
Oh You wake me up with a goal to glorify You to serve Your name but I give nothing
But today, O Lord, I want to change. 
But today, let me be who You see in me.

Malachi 1:8, Heb. 13:15, Ps. 73:26
Lord I’m done with lame and blind 
I want to offer You a pure sacrifice, a true offering of praise
Lord today, give me a heart of strength 
to trample the enemy
Lord could this be me?

Matt. 12:11, Heb. 12:6
Today, I feel myself going astray
But Lord pick me up and place me in Your loving embrace
Today, teach me, even chasten me 
Lord anything, just let me hear what You have to say

1 Cor. 15:57, 2 Cor 6:2, Eph. 1:18
Cause today is the day of victory
Lord today and always You are mighty!
O Lord, show me the hope of Your call
Please Open the eyes of my heart
To see Your richness

Lord I want to be,
Lord, make me want to be
Everything You see in me
I want to be
Lord, I want to see
All the glory You want me to see
All the miracles, blessings for me, I want to see
Oh, and I want to believe in Your heavenly promise for me, 
In Your life giving mysteries, I want to receive
Lord, I want to be.

Haggai 1:14, Matt. 5:13-14, 2 Cor. 2:15
Dare I say, make me a giant, Lord make me a saint
Lord please bear with me and stir me to change
So I can glorify Your name
Lord make me a light, Oh make me salt
I want to be spreading Your beautiful aroma
For the world to see
For the world to know
The mighty God, who loves them and me
Lord, I wanna be

Today

Lyrics:

for Your sake
we are dying all day long
with birthing pangs that grow so strong

in this place, here I sojourn 
for a love i’ll never earn
i am here groaning night and day
as I walk toward the Way

it is God who commanded us to shine out
of darkness 
who has shone in our hearts to give the light of Christ’s goodness
we’re not crushed, but hard pressed
not in despair, but perplexed
persecuted, but not forsaken
struck down not destroyed
knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Him

For my sake
You sought me when i’d gone astray
with staff and rod You lead the way 

You’ve destroyed sin in the flesh
and have made life out of death
You have torn the middle wall
for the salvation of all

so don’t lose heart, 
even though the outward man wastes away
the inward man’s being renewed day by day
and we have the Spirit as our guarantee 
that we may live with Him for eternity  
our light afflictions’ but a moment in time
in exchange for a greater eternal life
so we’ll endure pain in our body
looking towards eternal life not the temporary

For Your Sake

Jesus Prayer (Slow with Harmony)

The spiritual song "How Lovely" recorded by the following youth from St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church in Ottawa ON:

- Tamer Ibrahim
- Andrew Abdalla
- Daniel Abdalla
- John Rezk
- Mina Rezk
- Fadi Guirguis
- Sami Botros
- Jan Mikhail

Lyrics:

How lovely it is to get together
In love our Lord teaches us
When two meet in My name together
I'll always be in between their gather
  
Refrain
Oh Lord come now and join us here
We ask You to come and give us cheer
Fill us with joy from Your Holy Spirit
And peace, no riches can provide

The Lord is here always with us
How lovely He is, how content we are
We talk to Him and He always listens
He'll always be with us, in us

How Lovely

Artwork by: George Makary - Coptic Icons

Lyrics:

Lord Make me present like You
How often I underestimate that virtue
How often am I distracted, constantly rushing 
through the little you entrusted me to
This day you gave me as new; You wanted me to rejoice in it with You
Instead, I anxiously run from service, from prayer, and further away from You


O Lord, Im often deceived, why so I think the whole world depends on me?
 “If I don’t give it my best, If I’m not there on time, it will be a catastrophe”, 
Lord show me my littleness, before You, Omnipotent One who upholds all life,
Oh My Lord Jesus Christ; Ever-Present Being, the Lover of Mankind; 

What mystery is it to us that You hold up the universe - yet with everyone
You made them feel like the only one there in the world, You saw what no one else did,
Lord when they looked in your eyes,
They saw the face of love and they were stopped in time.

O Lord how can I witness? The fruit of Your Spirit is not evident inside me
How can I be loving when I’m not patient nor kind, not gentle; without mercy 
Lord I want to look like You; my Father, Role Model, Please Lord, make me anew! 
You promised to take on tomorrow, why can’t I be vulnerable and give you control?

I can’t seem to want to be anywhere you place me
Lord help me to stop closing my eyes to your presence and blessings in each precious moment;
Which you have prepared from the foundation of time, that I may walk in it
But Lord I’m often decieved: Always saying yesterday was lighter, tomorrow will be brighter, but Lord, teach me in the present to find You
Always saying, yesterday was lighter, tomorrow will be brighter, but Lord, teach me in the present to find you
Always saying, yesterday was lighter, tomorrow will be brighter, but Lord of Love make me present to find You

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I wrote this song in a period of my life where I really struggled with despondency and busyness. Until now, I really struggle to find the beauty of Christ's presence in each moment I live.
This song came through being genuinely baffled by the paradoxical mystery of our beautiful Lord Jesus who can oversee the entire cosmos for all of eternity, but is simultaneously, infinitely present and poured-out for His creation in each moment. This song is a prayer for deeper communion with Christ and the world around me and for a more true experience of Him in the days He has given me.

Please keep me in your prayers, I hope this song can become a prayer for you too!

Erin Melek

Present

Lyrics:

if you love me carry the burdens of those who surround you 
if you love me you will walk in love and speak in words of truth 
if you love me take care of my flock and feed my sheep 
if you love me you’ll take up your cross and follow me

Lord i want to serve you
i want to wash your feet
all of Your commandments 
i will strive to keep 
Lord i want to pour out
all of myself for your sake
and i’ll give to others 
what you’ve given me to take 

if you love me be a helper to the sick and to the weak
if you love me you will give your hungry brother food to eat
if you love me you will show kindness to strangers in your land
if you love me you will lift up others with an outstretched hand 

Lord i want to serve you
i want to wash your feet
all of Your commandments 
i will strive to keep 
Lord i want to pour out
all of myself for your sake
and i’ll give to others 
what you’ve given me to take 

if you love me you will nurture the young and protect the old
if you love me you will give shelter to those out in the cold
if you love me you will visit prisoners locked in chains 
if you love me you would be a comfort to all those in pain

Lord you came to serve me
you came to wash my feet
all of Your commandments 
you show me how to keep 
Lord you came to pour out
all of yourself for my sake
so i’ll give to others 
what you’ve given me to take

If You Love Me

Mira Ghaly - Fix Me

A spiritual song recorded by the following youth from St. Mary's Coptic Orthodox church in Ottawa, Canada:

- Sami Botros
- Mina Rezk
- Daniel Abdalla
- Jan Mikhail
- Tamer Ibrahim
- Fadi Guirguis

I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say

Original from Anesti.
Singer: John Awad
Writer/Composer: Sarah Bibawy
Production: John Bibawy
Cover Art: Andrew Ayad
Special Thanks to Mina Hanna and David Bebawy for their countless input and effort. 

Little One Feat. John Awad

O Good Teacher what may I do
To have eternal life with You
For from my youth I’ve done all that You’ve asked

And Christ filled with love in His eyes
Truly wanted to save his life
Said son, since you ask
One thing you lack
One thing you lack

If you wish to be perfect
Sell all you have and follow Me
And you will have abundance, see!
My word I will keep.

But how can I let my wealth go?
What a cost to be Your disciple
And who will I be then? 
I cannot follow at this expense
At this expense
---------------------------
How hard is it my dearest friends
To gain heaven with our own richness
For what do we possess 
But that which is from His own Hand?

We try to save our lives, but lose our souls
The one thing that our Saviour calls
To deny all, take up your Cross
And Follow with all your hearts

For he who loses his own life
Will gain it back a hundred times
Both in this life and in the age to come,
What a great sum

For what more can a man desire
Then to see God’s glorious will transpire 
For who is more faithful than our Lord?
Answer His call
Answer His call
Answer His call

Chords: 
C Am F Am G x2
F Am G F Am G
F Am G F G C

Icon by Katherine Sanders Icons

Answer His Call

Lyrics:

Verse 1
Lord, please open my eyes
I want to see Your light
Please don't let me wander far
With my lips I lift Your name on high
But my heart is far from Your love

Pre-Chorus
Have compassion, Lord of Mercy
Who opened eyes of the blind
The Publican and the adulterous
You covered and changed their mind

Chorus 1
Lord of Love, whose ways are above us
Purify my heart and my mind to see 
Your glory manifest in this time
You're working mighty things
You redeemed creation so we might
return to Your glorious image

Verse 2
Before my days even began
With care You made a plan
Of how my spirit ought to grow
Giving thanks in all circumstances
You sought the cross and grace overflowed, so…


Pre-Chorus 2
Teach Your children in Your wisdom
To see what You made us for
All the choruses of Heaven
Wait for us to return home

Chorus 2
So Lord of Love, whose heart is immeasurable
Hear my knock and say, "Come in, My beloved one"
That we may be renewed in Your love
And we may overcome
In Your name, O Lord, Victorious One
The Lord of Hosts

Lord of Love, make a home within us
That we may offer ourselves as Your living gospel
That all hearts would fall before Your love
Returning to their Maker
That we may become one in Your blood
On earth and in Heaven

Lord of Love

The Baker Woman

One Day You Passed By Me

To You My Lord Lyrics by Kyrolos Georgey

(To You my Lord I raise my heart
Hoping to be a part of You
For my heart has wondered long
To be completed by You)x2

(For You hear my screaming soul
My soul that seeks to be with You
Touch my heart
Heal my wound
Reveal to me what's hidden in You)x2

(I need You with me, my Loyal God
Let me serve You where I go
Your purpose here for me
Is all that I want to know)x2

(For you see my rising load
All of it I submit to You
Touch my heart
Heal my wound
Reveal to me what's hidden in You)x2

(Let me be what You see in me
Let me be of use to Thee
Let me fulfill Thy good will
Let me worship and not cease)x2

(For you see my rising load
All of it I submit to You
Touch my heart
Heal my wound
Reveal to me what's hidden in You)x2

Guitar Chords
Am Dm G E
Refrain
Am Dm G C
G C Dm  E

George Beshara's Album

To You My Lord - Lyrics by Kyrolos Georgey

Morning Doxologies - George Makary & Peter Soliman

Truly Risen | قام حقا

أبونا موسى - تنده عليا

ترنيمة  علمني انتظرك يارب   - Fr Joseph Ashangبصوت كروان السودان أبونا چوزيف چون وأبونا مينا شحاتة

Jesus Jesus

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

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

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