lyrics pt.1
In the evening the world sleeps
closing its eyes
while the morning sun
continues to rise

He may feel distant
but a night’s length away
but now dawn is coming
and He’s here to stay

So much talent and beauty ❤️ God bless you habibi 

More St Ephrem inspired songs please 🙏

Psalm 119:11, led by Karen Sakla & Marina Boshra

Psalm 119:11 - Your Word I Have Hidden

Love Divine

Lyrics & Chords

Capo 2

    Em                     Am
1.Love divine, all love excelling
D                            G                  B
Joy of heaven to earth come down
Em                 Am
Fix in us Thy gracious dwelling
D                         G            B
All Thy faithful mercies crown

Em                      Am
Jesus, Thou art all compassion
D                            G
Pure unbounded love Thou art
C                     Am6(no5)
Visit us with Thy salvation
B                                    Em
Enter every pleading heart

    Em                             Am
2.Thee, we would be always seeking
D                              G           B
Serve Thee as Thy hosts above
Em                                  Am
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing
D                    G           B
Glory in Thy perfect love

Em                      Am
Jesus, Thou art all compassion
D                            G
Pure unbounded love Thou art
C                     Am6(no5)
Visit us with Thy salvation
B                                    Em
Enter every pleading heart

    Em                      Am
3.Finish then Thy new creation
D                              G        B
Pure and spotless let us be
Em                     Am
Let us see Thy great salvation
D                   G             B
Perfectly restored in Thee

Em                      Am
Jesus, Thou art all compassion
D                            G
Pure unbounded love Thou art
C                     Am6(no5)
Visit us with Thy salvation
B                                    Em
Enter every pleading heart

    Em                              Am
4.Changed from glory into glory
D                            G              B
Till in heaven we take our place
Em                      Am
Till we cast our crowns before Thee
D                         G             B
Lost in wonder love and praise

Em                      Am
Jesus, Thou art all compassion
D                            G
Pure unbounded love Thou art
C                     Am6(no5)
Visit us with Thy salvation
B                                    Em
Enter every pleading heart

Love Divine All Love Excelling

Inspired by Hymns in St. Ephrem’s “Hymns on Paradise”

In the evening the world sleeps
closing its eyes
while the morning sun
continues to rise

He may feel distant
but a night’s length away
but now dawn is coming
and He’s here to stay

our death is behind us
our resurrection new
bear up life of mourning,
paradise awaits you

Its dew will wash off
all that plagues your skin,
in comfort He’ll crown you
and the race you’ll win

oh children of light,
you must pray and arise,
that you may be delivered
to the living paradise 

………

blessed are the people
who enter that place
where both men and women 
are clothed there with grace

the crippled will dance again
and the blind will see
the deaf will hear songs of joy
they’ll be so happy 

none toil or hunger
nor grow old or die
we will have no shame there
no reasons to cry

the serpent’s destroyed
and now he’s cast away
praise the Lord who saved you
for this blessed day

oh children of light,
you must pray and arise,
that you may be delivered
to the living paradise

The Living Paradise - St. Ephrem the Syrian Inspired Hymn

Lyrics:
Why have You slept, oh rising Son?
Laying dormant, as I run?
I bring to Your feet, 
The causes of my death,
And lay next to You, in Your glorious grave.

And as I shut my eyes,
You raised me above all these lies, 
That have consumed my head, 
Regarding Your holy death,
And I found the truth, in Your lovely Sunrise.

Chorus: And Michael stands before me,
At the mouth of the tomb,
“Why do you seek the Living 
Among the dead?” 
Swaddled in a manger 
Then swaddled in a grave,
He does not desire my death, 
My own sunrise, He has paved

From the outside of the tomb,
The wailing women’s voices did bloom,
But from inside Your grave,
Eternal life You gave,
And the prophets found, their Truth at last. 

The morning Light spilled into darkness, 
Conquering, triumphant, and victorious 
For we are not bound up, 
To Adam’s unrestrained hands,
But to the palms that were, nailed and bled Life. 

Chorus

I am as greedy as the grave,
To its consuming force I am slave,
Like death, unsatisfied,
But out of the rock in the wilderness, 
You have brought forth, the living water

In the garden, Adam plucks the fruit, 
And in the garden, Christ plucks the cup, 
And in the garden, 
The Gardener appears to me,
And He will cultivate, in me a paradise 

Chorus (x2)

Original song
Vocals (Peter Soliman, Erin & Erika Melek and George Makary)
Guitar (Erin Melek)

Sunrise

Lyrics: 
Verse 1: 
In time of weakness, I see You heal me, from misery
And in my grievance, You are a friend to me, So comforting
And so I sing, my heart I bring, surrendering

Chorus: 
I do not live for me
Not my own luxury
My life always belongs to Thee
O Lord, I’m in need
Please, will to help me
Guide me and be my Remedy

Verse 2: 
Lord I’m returning, please wipe away my tears, and mourn with me 
For You I’m yearning, my Lord Jesus, please comfort me 
And so I sing, my heart I bring 
Surrendering 

Verse 3: 
My path is known to You, plans of prosperity and plans of hope 
So I lift my heart to You, accept me for I am Yours, O my Lord
And so I sing, my heart I bring, surrendering

Surrendering - في وقت ضعفي - Translation

Many Years Have Passed By (Live)

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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 Place My Soul (Jam Session)

(I am the lost sheep and You’re the True Shepherd) x2
(You left on the mountain  the ninety-nine sheep ) x2
(So eager yet patient, You searched left and right) x2
You searched for me with hope
You searched for me with hope

(It was Your kind heart  with the emptiness You felt) x2
(You called for me “Where are you, O My beloved son?”) x2
(Where are you O poor one, I fear you’re in trouble) x2
Where are you, O My child?
Where are you, O My child?

(You found me in the thorns, You came to help me out) x2
(You held me with Your hands and saved me from evil) x2
(Your blood for me was shed from the thorns on Your head) x2
And stayed guarding me
And stayed guarding me

(Your shoulders carried me, You returned me with great joy) x2
(Your humble and gentle arms surrounded me with love) x2
(You kept me safe within the rest of the sheep) x2
Your heart now has comfort
Your heart now has comfort

(I am the lost sheep and You’re the True Shepherd) x2
(You left on the mountain the ninety-nine sheep ) x2
(So eager yet patient You searched left and right) x2
You searched for me with hope
You searched for me with hope
You searched for me with hope

I Am the Lost Sheep

Original Song based on Psalm 121.

Lyrics:

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in
 
Verse 1:
He watched over Israel and He will watch over me
My God will not slumber, indeed, He doesn’t sleep
He’s the shade at my right hand, the sun can’t hurt by day
and the moon at night, can’t harm me in any way

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in

Verse 2:
I have heard Your promises and believe they’re set in stone
but I forget I’m your daughter and You’re King on the throne
Sing my soul to the Lord of Hosts, Trust in the Most High
Through the hills and the valleys, in Him my hope lies

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in

It Comes From Him - Psalm 121 (Original Song)

His Sweet Voice - Erin Melek & Anthony Marcos feat. Father Suriel Costandi
Oud by Moura Raghib

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.

Refrain: 
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.”

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

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

My grief has exceeded limits
due to my straying away. 
Desolated, I requested: 
“O my Savior! 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 - Erin Melek & Anthony Marcos feat. Fr. Suriel Costandi

coptic orthodox singer / songwriter

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The Living Paradise - St. Ephrem the Syrian Inspired Hymn

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