to whom else shall i go

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

(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)

Cover icon: George Makary (@copticicons)

(I come to you O Jesus You are my comfort
I come to You with tears and a wounded heart) 2x
REFRAIN:
I come to you (3x)
I have no other but you
To whom else shall I go (2x)
I come to you (2x)
(I come to you O my Shepherd in all my troubles
Though I walk in the valley there is no fear)2x
REFRAIN:
(I come to you protect me from all pride
I come to you lift me from all weakness)2x
REFRAIN:
(I come to you my love, most precious love
I come to you with my sins at the cross) 2x
REFRAIN:
(I come to you Oh Lord bless my lips
Fill me with a spirit of obedience and guide my steps)2x
REFRAIN:

I Come To You (اتي اليك)

O Beloved -- Live Convent 2021

O Thou whose presence delighteth my soul
And whom in my distress I call
My comfort by day and my refuge by night
My stronghold whenever I fall.

Shepherd of my soul I beg Thee to tell
Where thou keepest thy sheep to rest
For why should I roam in the valley of tears
And wander as one who is lost.

I ask thee to tell me, daughters of Zion,
Have ye seen the One I adore
I seek him in vain in the night of my soul
But lo I can find Him no more.

Shepherd of my soul I shall follow Thee
O how sweet Thy voice is to me
So guide me and lead me and show me the way
My only desire is Thee.

I am my beloved's and He is mine
He calleth me sister and spouse
O how do I long for the day we shall wed
In heaven in His Father's house.

Shepherd Of My Soul - Live (St. Mark DC High School Spring Retreat)

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

Sunday Adam Psali

“O Good Mother” - Peter Sedrak

Verse 1:
￼
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

Verse 2:

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

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

Verse 3:

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

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

Icon: Coptic UK ICON

In the Midst of the Raging Sea (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)

Sunday Theotokia 10-18 - AMST Youth

O MARY (يا م ر ي م) — St Mark DC

سنين طويلة مضت ١ Seneen Tawela madat

When I Feel Worried- Paul Mankarious

Chorus (Psalms 139:9-10 NKJV)
    
If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the greatest depths of the sea,
Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.

Verse 1 (Psalms 139:13-14 NKJV)
                                      
For you formed my inward parts
You covered me in my mothers womb
I am fearfully and wonderfully made
By my bridegroom

Pre-Chorus (Psalms 139:7 NKJV)

Where can I go from Your Spirit
Lord where can I flee
Nothing is out of your presence
My soul longs for thee

Chorus (Psalms 139:9-10 NKJV)
    
If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the greatest depths of the sea,
Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.


Verse 2 (Psalms 139:16 NKJV)
                                                                  
Your eyes saw my substance,
Before I was even formed,
My soul was not carelessly made,
But beautifully adorned

Pre Chorus 2 (Psalms 139:1,4 NIV)

You have searched my thoughts O Lord
All too well You know me
Before a word is on my tongue
You, Lord, know it completely 


Chorus (Psalms 139:9-10 NKJV)
    
If I take the wings of the morning,
And dwell in the greatest depths of the sea,
Even there Your hand shall lead me,
And Your right hand shall hold me.

Psalm 139 Original Song

Because my Lord is good I will lift His name higher;
Everywhere I go I will lift His name higher!

O Beloved -- Live Convent 2021

Monica Youssef

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