Lyrics by Fr. Antony Paul 

Set to the tune of "Of All Nations"

Refrain:
They rejected Thee,
Thou, the Beloved,
a despised and dead man.

But Thy throne, O God,}
Abideth forever,}	 (X 2)
{Unto eternity.}      (X 2)

With words softer than oil,
Approached the unjust man.
With a kiss, the traitor marked Thee,
To consummate the ancient plan.
Thine own familiar friend, 
Forsook his chance to heal,
He who ate bread with thee,
Had lifted up his heel.

With cowardice and fright,
Thy beloved ones took flight,
They who were to Thee most dear,
Cared more for their own plight.
Thou searched with anguished heart,
For one to grieve with Thee,
But the True Shepherd was smitten,
And all Thy sheep did flee.

Without cause and moved by hatred,
Rose up great Levi’s tribe.
The priests that Thou anointed,
Laid hand on Thee through bribe.
The Kings of the earth stood up,
To fight against the Christ,
But the Lamb did keep His silence,
Salvation had been priced.

With a crown of thorns adorned,
And a reed within His hand,
He rode forth victoriously,
To meet the crowds' demand,
I am ready for the scourges,
Before me is my pain,
One should die for the people,
To be the whole world’s gain.

With outstretched and wounded arms,
Thou embraced humanity -
Restoring the fallen image,
By the power of Divinity.
For since by man came death,
By man came also life,
Unlike our Father Isaac,
Thou wast not spared the knife.

This is He Who offered Himself,
For the salvation of our race,
The great, holy High priest,
Himself on the altar did place
And Thou, by showing weakness,
Manifested the greatest might,
Thou didst bridge our way to the Father,
The Son clothed us with light.

Thy Throne (Original)

Divine Liturgy by Father Moses Saint Shenouda

St. Mary Chicago COC
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Palatine, Illinois (IL)
Coptic Midwest Region
St. Mary Chicago Choir - SMCC song productions


Production and Arrangement:
David Behery

Vocals:
Anna Bebawy
Gabriella Bebawy
Monica Tanios

Producer:
Daniel Shoukry

How Lovely

Lyrics-

Refain: The institute of the Coptic language---I love you (x2)

You are a blessing for Egypt---and the Egyptians 
Throught you they will know---coptic

You are a sun that shined---God confirmed you
I was blessed---when I became acquainted with you

You taught me how to speak my language in my land
and to pray with understanding---and to sing with joy

I live in your heart---and you in my heart
for God the merciful---has prepared you for me


Deacon Antonious Bi-mandiswo (Christology Conention summer 2014)

How Could I

Tenen and Tenoweh Ensok recorded during the Thanksgiving Retreat hosted by St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church, East Brunswick at Sandy Cove in Maryland 

Tenen and Tenoweh Ensok — Thanksgiving Retreat 2023, St. Mary East Brunswick

Sunday Theotokia 10-18 - AMST Youth

+ And when He brings out His own sheep, He goes before them; and the sheep follow Him, for they know His voice.  (John 10:4)

O Thou in 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.



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Shepherd Of My Soul

Recorded on Saturday the 30th of April, 2016.

Saturday Theotokia & Lobsh - English Bright Saturday Service

Kiahk Doxologies By Anba Antonius And Monks Of St Antony Monastery Red Sea

Your love, O Mary, is our greatest hope,
O Mother of the Magnified, be our mother.

Your Son reminded you of us, on the Cross,
He gave you to the beloved, and gave you to us.

As our kind mother, we take refuge in you,
Show your help, O Mary, to your children.

When we have hope in you, our souls you heal,
Whenever we hope from you, in the valley of sorrow.

We ask for protection, from all evils,
Show us your care, O Mary, in the Day of Judgement.

O Mother of yearning, and beautiful love,
O Door of Heaven, delightful is your love.

The mother said, our Saviour desired,
That all your blessings, O Mary, will be valuable.

The fortune of the servants, O Mary, is not,
Like a day in torment, with the unbelievers.

Show us your glory, in every challenge,
He who comes to you, O Mary, is asking for your aid.

Your love, O Mary, is our greatest hope,
O Mother of the Magnified, be our mother.

How Could I

Mina Hanna

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