Amdah Fil Batool - Fr. Samuel & Fr. Philopateer Kamel - St. Mary & St. Moses Abbey

Ma Domt Fi Safenati (As Long as You are in my Boat)

The Sunday Theotokia (10-15) — St Mary DC

((As long as You are in my boat) x2
My Lord, I rest in peace. 
You see the waves rise high and strong, 
Command the storm to cease.) x2

((If the seas begins to roar) x2
And waves shake all around, 
With Jesus guiding at the helm,
I know we’re safe and sound. ) x2

((Through trials, pain, and suffering) x2
I walk this weary land,
But soon my Savior will return,
And wipe tears with His hand.) x2

((Through valleys dark and filled with grief) x2
He turns my tears to spring, 
For soon my Savior will return
and joy and peace He brings.) x2

((So I will live with thankfulness) x2
Rejoicing through the tide.
No storm can shake or bring me down, 
With Jesus by my side.) x2

((As long as You are in my boat) x2
My Lord, I rest in peace. 
You see the waves rise high and strong, 
Command the storm to cease.) x2

as Long as You are in my Boat - St. Mark DC College Spring Retreat ‘25

I Don’t Wanna Go — St Mark DC

A song of praise from Exodus 15; Verses 1, 11, and 13 🎶🤍
Many will recognize this tune, beautifully woven into the finale song "When You Believe" from The Prince of Egypt film, as the children of Israel make their triumphant exodus from Egypt after so many years of slavery and brokenness. I wanted to share the beauty of this song of praise in English, while also savoring the words of joy and salvation as they were originally sung in their native language!

G                                                                                          
Ashira l'adonai, ki gaoh ga-ah
I will sing to the lord for he has triumphed gloriously
G                                                                                         
Ashira l'adonai, ki gaoh ga-ah
I will sing to the lord for he has triumphed gloriously
D                            Am       D                                                      
Mi chamocha ba elim adonai
Who is like You, oh Lord, among the Gods
 D                         Am      D                                                         
Mi kamocha ne-dar bakodesh
Who is like You, great in holiness
 Em                               Am             D                                            
Nachita v′chas-d′cha am zu ga-alta
In Your mercy, You lead those whom You redeemed
Em                                Am             D                            
Nachita v'chas-d′cha am zu ga-alta
In Your mercy, You lead those whom You redeemed
D                        Dsus4                                                                 
Ashira, Ashira, Ashira
I will sing, I will sing, I will sing

I Will Sing / Ashira l'Adonai (Exodus 15)

Original: Erin & Erika Melek

Lyrics:

On a chilly morning one day
In the desert far away
One monk went to the garden
As usual to pray

He saw a strange glow
A grape vine hanging low
But this was not the season
For any grapes to grow

(The monk didn’t wait
Rushed to the monastery’s gate) x2
(And gave it to the Abbott
St Macarious the Great) x2

St. Macarious said who
Should I give this vine to?
Finally he walked to the cell  
Of the eldest monk he knew

He said take this my dear
You are the eldest here
And when you get the blessing
We’ll all be of good cheer

(The monk reluctantly
Took it but so quickly) x2
(Thought how can I enjoy it
When my brothers sleep hungry) x2

He gave it to the monk next door
And it went from door to door
It came back to the abbot
At the end of its tour

St Macaious the Great 
He rose up right away
Asking all the monks to gather 
And hear what he had to say

(He said I clearly see
Seeds of love growing here) x2
(And this grape vine 
Is my sure sign) x2

(Our Lord made us aware
We are light of the world) x2
(And when it’s shining bright
It can never ever hide) x2

God Of This City — LA x St Mark DC (Kenya 2025)

Karen Sakla

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