Lyrics:

(1) My Church, I entreat for you
From God’s many riches
Salvation for all peoples
O ark of deliverance

Refrain:
O Lord return and behold
From heaven above
and look and visit this vine
Restore, establish her

(2) I ask God to keep all
His promises to you
May the God of hope fill
Your walls with peace

(3) I ask for comfort within
all of your dwellings
for all my brethren and
kin and companions

(4) For the sake of the house of God
I ask for you good things
Seeking victory for you
From the Source of Power

(5) You are our God
the Powerful, the helper
Your help is our refuge
and our fortified fortress.

Spiritual Songs

My Church, I entreat for you (Song)

1) O Virgin Mary, you're exalted
Above the sun and moon
And higher than all the stars
That glow in heaven (2x)

2) O morning star that shines
In our churches
And enlightens our hearts and minds
And our senses (2x)

3) O Mother of Jesus Christ
My refuge and my gain
Do not forsake me when I'm in
The depths of sin (2x)

4) You're my help and support in all
My tribulations
And a light to my heart
Whenever it weakens (2x)

O Virgin Mary - يا مريم البكر

Abouna Paul Girguis - Litany Of The Departed/As It Was

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 - St Mark DC

Second Hoos and Lobsh St Mark DC College Retreat

20 My soul still remembers
And sinks within me.

21 This I recall to my mind,
Therefore I have hope.

22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because His compassions fail not.

23 They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:20-23

Lamentations 3:20-23

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 Are The True Shepherd - St Mark DC

Oh I can’t forget the year that passed
Overfilled with His love
And tenderness and loving care 
and kindness from above

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Refrain:

And I can’t forget how He took me
Into His hands and how He just carried me
As a Father takes hold of His son
In His loving embrace
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

No I can’t forget my Savior’s love 
despite my stubbornness
And how patient He was while He 
mended my brokenness


Oh I can’t forget when enemies 
As an army cornered me
And how my righteous Lord Jesus
Had mercy and saved me


Oh I can’t forget how He became 
My shield and my fortress
And how evil was overthrown
By the blood at the Cross

Oh I can't Forget - لا أنسى عاماً قد مضى

Blessed Commemoration of the Ascension of the Prophet Elijah alive into Heaven! As one of my patron saints, I was greatly inspired by the agony Elijah felt, as written in 1 Kings 19:3-14. I encourage a reading of the passage while listening to this spiritual song. The beautiful icon in the thumbnail is written by George Makary, of www.copticicon.com. Perhaps in the future, there will be a re-release with the oud. 

Dedicated to my father of confession, who initially introduced me to this aspect of Elijah's ministry.


Lyrics (Inspired by 1 Kings 19:3-14):

VERSE 1
I alone 
I am left 
The great prophet 
Lost in the wilderness 

It is enough 
Take my life I pray 
All I am in your hands
Under the juniper I lay 


CHORUS
The wind and the earthquake 
They shake the ground 
Where could my 
Lord be found

The fire surrounds me 
I cannot see 
But then I hear your voice 
In the soft 
Gentle 
Breeze 
 

VERSE 2
I fled my enemies 
Sought your refuge 
Shelter me lord 
I’ve nothing left to lose 

I’ve been zealous 
I’m no better than my fathers 
Your people forsook you 
And tore down your altars 


CHORUS


VERSE 3:
I’ve lost my will 
“Arise and eat” 
Says your angel 
Grant me eternal sleep 

They seek my life 
While I seek you 
Give ear to me 
I stand before you 


CHORUS


VERSE 4:
A great strong wind 
Tore through the mountain 
It shatters the rocks 
But the lord was absent 

The earthquake shook 
The stones bowed down 
Mount Horeb cracks  
But the lord was not found 


BRIDGE
You are the help of those who ask 
The hope of those who cry to you 
For the eyes 
Of everyone 
wait on you (x2)


VERSE 5:
Then came the fire 
My face in the flames 
A funeral pyre 
But He was not in the flames

Speak Lord 
I long to hear 
Your sweet voice 
Whisper in my ear 


CHORUS

The Groanings Of Elijah - A Song of Soliman Original

+ Oh, take my hand, dear Father, and lead Thou me,
Till at my journey’s ending I dwell with Thee;
Alone I will not wander one single day,
So do Thou guide my footsteps on life’s rough way.

+ Oh, cover with Thy mercy my poor, weak heart,
Lest I in joy or sorrow from Thee depart;
Permit Thy child to linger here at Thy feet,
Thy goodness blindly trusting with faith complete.

+ Though oft Thy power but faintly may stir my soul,
With Thee, my Light in darkness, I reach the goal;
Take then my hand, dear Father, and lead Thou me,
Till at my journey’s ending I dwell with Thee.

Oh take my hand dear Father امسك يدي و قدني

بحب حبك لي - قس مكرم جلبي

This song is a play on an old Egyptian Christian Song titled "لي اشتياق أكون مع ربي" but it is not a direct translation. The verses are adaptations from Psalm 18.

Guitar Chords: [Verses x2] Am, C, Em. [Refrain] Em, Am, D, G (Am, Em); Capo 5

LYRICS:
I long to be with my Lord Jesus Christ 
Deliverer, Refuge, and my Support  
His love is consuming, His Spirit comforts me

I long to be with Emmanuel
My God is my Helper, I’ll hope in Him
His love is consuming, His Spirit comforts me

I long to be with my soul’s Savior
He is my Helper and my Defender 
His love is consuming, His Spirit comforts me

Only my Savior longs after my soul
He is to me a Salvation’s Horn
His love is consuming, His Spirit comforts me

I Long To Be With My Lord Jesus ft. George Beshara

Abouna Paul Girguis Lent Fraction (English And Arabic)

God, my God, I cry out
Your beloved needs You now
God, be near calm my fear and take my doubt
Your kindness is what pulls me up
Your love is all that draws me in

I will lift my eyes to the Maker
of the mountains I can't climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You

God, my God, let mercy sing
her melody over me
and God, right here all I bring
is all of me
Your kindness is what pulls me up
Your love is all that draws me in

I will lift my eyes to the Maker
of the mountains I can't climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You

'Cause You are and You were and You will be forever
the Lover I need to save me
'Cause You fashioned the earth and You hold it together, God
so hold me now

I will lift my eyes to the Maker
of the mountains I can't climb
I will lift my eyes to the Calmer
of the oceans raging wild
I will lift my eyes to the Healer
of the hurt I hold inside
I will lift my eyes, lift my eyes to You

I Will Lift My Eyes (St Mark DC College Retreat)

Emmanoeel pennoti
Khen tenmeeti tino
Khen ep-oo ente peviot
Nem pi epnevma ethowab

Entefesmo eron tiren
Entef tovo ennen heet
Entev talet sho enni sho ni
Ente nen epsishi nem nen soma

Ten ho-osht emmok o pi ekhrestos
Nem pekyot en aghathos
Nem pi epnevma ethowab
Je ak-ee aksoti emmon

Partial Long Eporo (Ⲡⲟⲩⲣⲟ) - Abouna Paul Girguis and St Mark DC College Retreat

Refrain: 
Oh You The Great Potter
I'm like the clay between your hands
Come create in me a new vessel 
That is pleasing before Your eyes

I give myself to You freely 
To Your fingers that fashion me
I will not grieve nor relent 
I long for You to work in me

I come to You with all my vices
I trust in Your grace and hand
My heart now I devote to You
Not to my despair nor my past

Oh You The Great Potter - أيها الفخاري الأعظم

"I love You O Lord, in my solitude
You call to my heart with deep words
I love You O Lord, in tribulation 
In my time of need, in my time of pain" (2x)

I love You O Lord, in my repentance 
In times of tears, in times of regret
I love You Lord, in prosperity 
"And also love You in times of scarcity" (2x)

I love You if You build a palace for me
And also love You if it is destroyed (3x)

"I love when Your heart heals my wounds
And I rejoice greatly when it is healed
I love when Your Spirit hovers around me 
Offering my soul the greatest Grace" (2x)

Offering my soul the greatest Grace (3x)

I Love You O Lord

Pekethronos (Ⲡⲉⲕⲑ̀ⲉⲣⲟⲛⲟⲥ) - St Mark DC

Avechnon (Ⲁⲩϭ̀ⲛⲟⲛ) - St Mark DC

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

“Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. “ Psalm 73:25

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