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

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

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

In the Midst of the Raging Sea

Chorus:
The Lord is near to those who call on Him
He is not far as we have made Him 		
He’s not a stranger to all our sufferings
He said “come now hurry all you weary”
To give them rest from burdens too heavy  
To wipe a tear from all hearts in misery

V1:
Sojourner and no place to stay
Abandoned, doubted and friends betrayed 	
Yet He arose to grant the way 
to eternity
A friend to the tax collectors, 
A comfort for the adulterers,
An advocate for the sinners 
Of whom I am chief

V2:
He guided all those questioning, 
goodness on earth He was spreading, 	
He tasted death while bearing 
The shame of sinners 
His night of death, prayed earnestly
Father willing, take this from Me
Sweat drops of blood from agony
All for my sake

V3: 
When I was thirsty He quenched me 
When I was naked He clothed me
When abandoned He sheltered me 
From all my fears 				
So how can I not be trusting
His love I'll never be doubting 
A Father who is so loving 
Even to death

The Lord is Near - الرب قريب - Translation

ايكوتي-طلبتك من عمق قلبي

Dear Precious Jesus

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

Original Arabic Lyrics: Fr. Makary Younan
Credits: Better Life Team & Lady of Light Choir
References: Jonah 2 [NKJV & NIV]

Jonah’s Prayer

Chorus:
Hear my cry O my Master, and to my prayer incline Your ears, have mercy on me, and hold my hand, for I am in desperate need of You

Verse 1:
My soul has grown weary and tired, from my depths I plead to You, and You alone I remember, because You quench my yearning heart

Verse 2:
Billows and waves passed over me, all my burdens are heavy, have I been cast out of Your sight? My spirit longs for Your comfort

Chorus:
Hear my cry O my Master, and to my prayer incline your ears, have mercy on me, and hold my hand, for I am in desperate need of You

Verse 3:
Jonah prayed from the belly of the fish, You brought his life up from the pit, from the realm of death he cried for help, With love and mercy he heard Your voice

Verse 4:
With shouts of grateful praise; I’ll pray, my pleas have reached Your holy place, for You have answered my prayers, all that I am thanks You my Lord.

Jonah's Prayer (Hear My Cry - اسمع صراخي)

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

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)

I Place My Soul (Jam Session)

(Original translation)

Lord You said don’t be afraid I’ll be with you
Day by day I will help you and guide you
Lord You said don’t be afraid I’ll be with you
Day by day I will help you and guide you

I know You’re righteous and You care
You keep Your promise to be there
No need to have all those fears and be scared
I know You’re righteous and You care
You keep Your promise to be there
No need to have all those fears and be scared


For the birds of the air don’t sow or reap
Yet the Lord always cares for them he feeds
For the birds of the air don’t sow or reap
Yet the Lord always cares for them he feeds

Then why can’t my worries cease
About my food, my drink, my needs
I know that He always listens and He sees 
Then why can’t my worries cease
About my food, my drink, my needs
I know that He always listens and He sees 


Oh how grateful everyone on earth should be
For we felt His love before we could even see 
When the world praises His name and exalts Him
And as His son I can cry and call on Him
Therefore I will live in peace 
All my troubles He will ease
As my Father I’ll trust Him and be pleased 
Therefore I will live in peace 
All my troubles He will ease
As my Father I’ll trust Him and be pleased

Do Not Fear - متخافش | Ft. Coptic-MG

No Don't Leave Me Alone

Refrain:
Watching us, hearing us, loving us
She could never possibly forget us
She´s St Mary mother of Jesus who saved us
We´re her children, and she´s always guiding us.

Verse 1:
She’s in heaven in her glory
The pride of all our saints (2)
Constantly, she’s interceding
With the saints on our behalf.

Verse 2:
She’s in heaven but she appears
To her children everywhere (2)
Spreading on earth love and peace
And preserving faith for all.

Verse 3:
She’s in heaven but she sees
When her children are in tears (2)
Mettias was handcuffed in jail
But she came and broke the chains.

Verse 4:
She’s in heaven but she hears
The pleading of a great Pope (2)
Anba Abraam come out and meet
The faith that moved the mountain.

Verse 5:
She’s in heaven but she leaves
Many miracles where she appears (2)
In the church she comes and shares
With faith we witness her care

Watching Us (Coptic Song for St Mary)

Have you seen him by St. Ephrem choir live - 'Let Us Give Thanks' concert at the Living Arts Centre

Have You Seen Him (Live)

Sunday Psali - I sought after You

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

كلمات: فادي أمين 
ألحان و توزيع: أندريه مينا

أرسانى عبيد - وسط ليل هم التجارب

Where he leads me I will follow (3x) 
I will go with Him, with Him all the way 

If he leads me to the judgement (3x) 
I will go with Him, with Him all the way 

If in jail or in chains (3x) 
I will go with Him, with Him all the way 

If he leads me to the Cross (3x) 
I will go with Him, with Him all the way 

If in health or in sickness (3x) 
I will go with Him, with Him all the way 

If I am beaten or afflicted (3x) 
will go with Him, with Him all the way 

He will lead me to Grace and Glory (3x) 
And will go with Me, with Me all the way

Coptic Hymns

Where He Leads me

(ترنيمة / ماتخفش ( لما الرب وأصل الكل
اصدار جديد 
من البوم ضابط الكل 2017
www.ladyoflightchoir.com

Pantocrator - Dabet-El-Kol

Matkhafsh- Lady of Light Choir ترنيمة ماتخفش - كورال أم النور

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

Many years have passed by
And the Lord cared for me
Carried me everyday 
On His eternal shoulders
(And with His hands He holds me
Through the path of love He leads me) x2

Refrain:

Jesus the King of kings
And the Lord of Lords
Our souls are longing
To see Your majesty
(And see You with our eyes
O Lord You are so precious) x2

With His Love Christ embraced me
And my heart rejoiced
To glory He took me
To end all my mourning
(And Heaven will be for me
In the presence of my Redeemer) x2

Jesus the King of Kings 
And the wounded Lord
Our souls are longing
To be filled with the Spirit 
(And overflow O Lord
With your spiritual gifts) x2 

Jesus is coming quickly 
To take us on the cloud
And wipe away our tears
And end our troubles
(With everlasting happiness 
And all heavenly joy) x2

Many Years Have Passed By (سنين طويلة مضت)

“In all your ways acknowledge him and He shall direct your paths” Proverbs 3:6

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Sara Makkar