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St Mark DC Praise

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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

by James Karanja
performed by the choir of Precious Blood Kilungu

Hakuna Mungu Kama Wewe

Verse 1:
You're my Protector
From all that is evil
You hold me by the right hand
My heart with You rejoices

أنت اللى بتحمينى
من كل الشرور
ماسك بيمينى
قلبى معاك مسرور

Refrain:
You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming

أنت الرب الراعى
على كتفك شايلنى
بتاخدنى المراعى
وبحبك غامرنى
وبحبك غامرنى

Verse 2:
You're always with me
You will never leave me
Your voice is within me
"Do not fear, My Child"

انت اللى معايا
ولا يمكن تسيبنى
وصوتك جوايا
متخافشى يا أبنى

Refrain

Verse 3:
You will elevate me
In the midst of my suffering
You strengthen my weakness
You are my true fortress

انت اللى بترفعنى
فى وسط الآمى
فى ضعفى تشجعنى
يا مصدر سلامى

Refrain

Verse 4:
You will support me 
in times of tribulation
Your hand guides me 
doing good for me

انت اللى بتسدنى
فى الظرف المرير
أيدك بتشكلنى
وبتعمل للخير

Refrain

You’re the True Shepherd -- St. Mark DC Youth Live

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

Chords:
Em C D Bm
Em C D B7

Em Em
C D C B7

The Grape Vine - Erika and Erin (كان فى عنقود عنب)

we sang this while on the bus in egypt :') a big shoutout to bona for being able to play on the bumpiest backroads and tightest spaces

As The Deer

Kenyan Praise Medley

Have you seen Him?
The One I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man

Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice
Have you heard Him?
The great I AM

I am dark but 
I am lovely
Among the thorns, I am 
His rose and lily

His banner over me 
Is love and grace
And nothing gives me joy 
like His tender face

Have you seen Him?
The One I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man

Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice
Have you heard Him?
The great I AM

I was wounded 
Broken and empty
But His Spirit 
Rushed in and filled me

I was waiting 
For life and healing
But His sweet eyes alone 
Restored my feeling

Have you seen Him?
The One I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man

Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice
Have you heard Him?
The great I AM

The oil I poured on Him 
Could not consume
His sweet aroma 
It filled the room

Come and meet Him 
Sit at His feet
Drink in His beauty 
It set me free

Have you seen Him?
The One I love
Have you seen Him
The Holy Man

Have you heard Him?
His gentle voice
Have you heard Him?
The great I AM

Have You Seen Him (Softer) — St Mark DC

You're my Protector
From all that is evil
You hold me by the right hand
My heart with You rejoices

enta elly btehmeny 
min kol elshroor
masik bi yameeni 
albi ma3k masroor

أنت اللى بتحمينى)
من كل الشرور
ماسك بيمينى
(قلبى معاك مسرور

You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming

enta al rab alra3y
3ala kitfak shayelni
btkhodni almara3i
wa bhobak ghamirni
wa bhobak ghamirni

أنت الرب الراعى)
على كتفك شايلنى
بتاخدنى المراعى
وبحبك غامرنى
(وبحبك غامرنى

You're always with me
You will never leave me
Your voice is within me
"Do not fear, My Child"

enta all ma3ya
wa la yomkin tsibni
wa sootak gowaya
matkhafsh ya ibni

انت اللى معايا)
ولا يمكن تسيبنى
وصوتك جوايا
(متخافش يا أبنى

You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming

enta al rab alra3y
3ala kitfak shayelni
btkhodni almara3i
wa bhobak ghamirni
wa bhobak ghamirni

أنت الرب الراعى)
على كتفك شايلنى
بتاخدنى المراعى
وبحبك غامرنى
(وبحبك غامرنى

You will elevate me
In the midst of my suffering
You strengthen my weakness
You are my true fortress

enta ella btirfa3ni 
fi wast alami
fi da3fy tshga3ni
ya masdr salaami

انت اللى بترفعنى)
فى وسط الآمى
فى ضعفى تشجعنى
(يا مصدر سلامى

You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming

enta al rab alra3y
3ala kitfak shayelni
btkhodni almara3i
wa bhobak ghamirni
wa bhobak ghamirni

أنت الرب الراعى)
على كتفك شايلنى
بتاخدنى المراعى
وبحبك غامرنى
(وبحبك غامرنى

You will support me 
in times of tribulation
Your hand guides me 
doing good for me

enta ella btsdni
fi alzarf almreer
edak btshakelni
wa bta3mly elkheir

انت اللى بتسدنى)
فى الظرف المرير
أيدك بتشكلنى
(وبتعمل للخير

You're the true Shepherd
You carry me on Your shoulders
You take me to green pastures
Your love is overwhelming

enta al rab alra3y
3ala kitfak shayelni
btkhodni almara3i
wa bhobak ghamirni
wa bhobak ghamirni

أنت الرب الراعى)
على كتفك شايلنى
بتاخدنى المراعى
وبحبك غامرنى
(وبحبك غامرنى

You’re The True Shepherd — St Mark DC

No Dont Leave Me Alone - Arsany

A stranger I lived in the world
A foreigner like my forefathers
A pilgrim in my attitude
In my thoughts and my desires

A stranger, I have no one to
Unload on him, my thoughts so true

The people do not like my roots
Nor do they understand my end
In craze arise the multitude
In maddening noise without an end
And I remain in solitude
Serenity in my heart felt

A stranger, I can find no home
Nor a corner to rest alone

I cast away the world’s pleasures
Ignoring her callings to me
I went, I dragged away my things
Away from their merry-makings
My heart silent, indifferent
To all they think is important

My listening will never yield
To loud and worldly conversing

I wander off all on my own
So happy to be in the vast
With my timbrel and my cymbal
And melodies of praise I sing
And now comes the holy moment
In which I retreat with my King

I roam about as a spirit
Invisible to on-lookers
The world alien I am to it
A foreigner like my forefathers

My existence is a triumph
No wealth, power to disturb me
No house is here to delay me
Nor any friend or family
And with me are sweet verses
And great proverbs to console me

The Bible here my only lamp
And nothing else to concern me

I do not know of any fear
Nor any bonds that hinder me
No longer does the world rule me
Against me and at times for me

I say to every enemy
Who only wants to seduce me
The world alien I am to it
A foreigner as were my fathers

A Stranger — St Mark DC (Convent 2024)

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 you, 
Oh Lord the fire of Your love
Inside of me has been quenched

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 you, 
Oh Lord the fire of Your love
Inside of me has been quenched

Tend to me, O 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)x2
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

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 I’ll hold Yours)x2

Tend to me, O 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)x2
I rest in You alone, I rest in You

You know my life from its beginning to the end
You see the troubles of my heart, and what I’ve hidden

I have revealed myself to You, O my healer
I am with you in times of fear, giving you comfort
(No one but You has known me)x2

Tend to me, O 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)x2
I rest in You alone, I rest in You

You Call to Me - St. Mark DC (led by Marina Boshra)

Lyrics + Chords! :)

Capo 4

Em                Am          
Oh you who loved me,
                    G                          Dm7                           Em
and for me came and to me called while I was in chains 
Em               Am         
you waited on me
               G                        Dm7                            Em
and you held my broken heart throughout my life

                        G or F
Why did you love me?
                       Am
what good is in me?
                       Em.   E
Why did you love me?
                       Am
what good is in me?
           G                               Dm
I am a sinner, full of much evil
                 G         Dm                   Em
but willingly You came to live inside me

Em                Am          
Oh you who loved me,
                    G                          Dm7                           Em
deep in Your heart is grace that fills me and cleanses my sins
Em               Am         
Your hand that guides me 
G                        Dm7                            Em
and your kindness it comforts me throughout all my days 

 G or F
Why did you love me?
                       Am
what good is in me?
                       Em.   E
Why did you love me?
                       Am
what good is in me?
    G                               Dm
I am a sinner, full of much evil
                 G         Dm                   Em
but willingly You came to live inside me


Em                Am          
Oh you who loved me,
                    G                          Dm7                           Em
under your feet, I pour my fragrance and worship You
Em               Am         
Jesus you loved me
G                        Dm7                            Em
I live for you, I am your servant giving up my heart 

 G or F
Why did you love me?
                       Am
what good is in me?
                       Em.   E
Why did you love me?
                       Am
what good is in me?
    G                               Dm
I am a sinner, full of much evil
                 G         Dm                   Em
but willingly You came to live inside me

Oh You Who Loved Me - St. Mark DC

No don't leave me alone, O my faithful Shepherd Guide me dear Master and be unto me a Helper

Refrain: 
(I am O Lord without You nothing at all) (2x)
(So take my right hand O Lord and guide me in Your way forever) (2x)

And don't leave me alone in the midst of this darkness
Let Your bright face guide me O Lord unto peace

Refrain:
(I am O Lord without You nothing at all) (2x)
(So take my right hand O Lord and guide me in Your way forever) (2x)

No don't leave me alone but hear my prayers And be there for me O Lord for the rest of my life

Refrain:
(I am O Lord without You nothing at all) (2x)
(So take my right hand O Lord and guide me in Your way forever) (2x)

And don't leave me alone because of my sins
But forgive me O Lord and accept my repentance

Refrain:
(I am O Lord without You nothing at all) (2x)
(So take my right hand O Lord and guide me in Your way forever) (2x)

No Don’t Leave Me Alone (St.Mark DC)

Capo 5
Em                  Am                  Dm          Am                  Em
Teach me, to wait on you O Lord, To wait on you O Lord 
Em                     Am                 Dm            Am                 Em
Show me, Your vision for my path, Your vision for my path

Em                                           Am                F/Fm
(For I have no one, except for You, You're my support
        Dm
And Your spirit is guiding me
Am                    Em
And Your word is my path) x2


Em                            Am                       Dm         Am                 
Make me taste, the richness of Your love, the richness 
             Em 
of Your love 
Em                Am                  Dm        Am                 Em
Lead me, to your majestic light, to your majestic light 

Em                                         Am         F/Fm
(For your great love, is my safety all I yearn for
       Dm
And in prayer, I place my hope
      Am              Em
It's all I long for in this world) x2


Em                Am        Dm      Am        Em
O my Lord, open my eyes, open my eyes 
Em                    Am                  Dm            Am      
O my Lord, set a flame in my heart, set a flame in my 
Em
heart 

Em                                        Am          F/Fm
(So I can see, your arms oh Lord surrounding me
Dm
And Your love embracing me
        Am                 Em
And Your Spirit caring for me) x2

Teach Me To Wait On You O Lord — LA x St Mark DC (GYP Convention 2024)

A Little Donkey

((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

Guitar/Violin/Cajon

((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)

Oh Beloved, is one of the very known and loved songs that expresses our feelings for Christ on the Cross. This track is a part of the Easter Album by St Mark's Melodies & Asaph Tunes. check out our iTunes, Google play or eBay to get your copy.  

O Beloved (Feat: Christina Maurice, Mark Botros)

St Luke's Ngombe, Kenya - Msalaba and Because my Lord is Good.

Africa

No Eye Has Seen (Lyrics and Chords)

Capo 5

Em  Am  D
No eye has seen another God like You
Am  Em
Who opens the jails and shatters the chains (2x)
Em  Am  D  Am  C  Em
Who parts the sea and behold there’s a path
Em  Am  D  Am  C  Em
No mountains or barriers get in His way

Refrain:
Em  Am  D  C  Am  Em
No eye has seen another God like You  (2x)

Who else but You could appear in the flames
Or rescue a soul from the lions’ den  (2x)
Who lights the way when the darkness comes
With a blaze of love in a pillar of fire


Who else but You went to Calvary
Who else paid my debts, carried my iniquity  (2x)
and You promised me You’re coming very soon
To take me to heaven for eternity

George Beshara's Album

No Eye Has Seen

This track is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/johnbibawyftjosephbibawy

Trample Oh My Soul feat. Joseph Bibawy

I Love My Beloved Lord (Lyrics)

(I love my beloved Lord, not to gain paradise
Nor because I want to be saved from hell’s fire)2

(But I love Him because, because He loved me on the tree
Out of His great love, He bled so I go free)2

(For me He came and became, a humiliated slave
Spit on, beaten, wiped, exposed to, shame all for my sake)2

(The King of kings willingly, lived as a poor peasant
So He could save even the ones, who went and crucified Him)2

(Could I after knowing all, He suffered on my, behalf
Worship because of paradise or fear of torment)2

(I worship Him since my heart, is wounded by His love
No one in my life except, my Love who fills my heart)2

I Love My Beloved Lord

Hold my hand, O Lord,
Like You held Peter's hand.
When he started to drown,
You gently held his hand.

[Lifted him over the waves
And made him feel safe.] (2)
[And me too, O Lord,
hold my hand.] (2)

The waves are strong for me;
Makes my heart tremble,
And the winds, O Lord, are strong.
I´m not able to stand.

[When the ship goes up and down,
And rocks are in the way,] (2)
[Tell the waves to be calm,
And hold me in you arms.] (2)

Enter my ship o lord 
And also in my life
Cast my fear away
And heal all my pain

[And dwell in my heart
And fill it with your peace] (2)
[Never leave me alone
To walk in my path] (2)

My faith o lord is weak
Strengthen my faith 
And If I ever doubt you
Or get lost in the way

[Bring me back to live
With you all my life] (2)
[You are my father lord
Your heart is full of love] (2)

Hold My Hand, O Lord

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

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30

Teach Me To Wait On You O Lord — LA x St Mark DC (GYP Convention 2024)

Karen Sakla