(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)

Draw a portrait of the Virgin, carrying her son the Christ
Put her on a beautiful icon, offer unto her the praise
Draw a portrait of the virgin, draw it with the brightest colors
Put her on a beautiful icon, for she is the source of gentleness
Draw a portrait of the Virgin, and overlay it with gold
Put her on a beautiful icon, for her son was crucified

Draw a portrait of the Virgin, that is ornamented with rubies
Put her on a beautiful icon, for her son defeated death
Draw a portrait of the Virgin, frame it with the precious stones
Put her on a beautiful icon, so the light of our faith shines
Draw a portrait of the Virgin, and overlay it with gold
Put her on a beautiful icon, for her son was crucified

Draw a portrait of the Virgin, and adorn her with priceless treasures
Put her on a beautiful icon, for her son, He is the way
Draw a portrait of the virgin, on the wooden olive branch
Put her on a beautiful icon, the virgin who lights our eyes
Draw a portrait of the virgin, and overlay it with gold
Put her on a beautiful icon, for her son was crucified

Draw a portrait of the Virgin, with her crown of sacred pearls
Put her on a beautiful icon, the mother of the kings of ages
Draw a portrait of the virgin, decorate her O wise virgins
Put her on a beautiful icon, mother of the alpha and the omega
Draw a portrait of the virgin, and overlay it with gold
Put her on a beautiful icon, for her son was crucified

Draw a portrait of the Virgin, shroud her with the purest diamonds
Put her on a beautiful icon, one from which the devil flees
Draw a portrait of the virgin, and engrave her on the wood
Put her on a beautiful icon, mother of the Lord of lords
Draw a portrait of the virgin, and overlay it with gold
Put her on a beautiful icon for her son was crucified

Source: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIkcy1R2_…tch?v=VjlVZQYkUSg

Draw A Portrait Of The Virgin

Glory to our God, who was born of
Mary the daughter of David
For our sake, crucified by the Jews
At the Cross of Christ Mary Stood

With tears she cried out saying
O Jesus my son, can this be true?
They raised your body upon the Cross
At the Cross of Christ Mary Stood

The world rejoices in receiving salvation
While my heart burns as I look at you
Which you are enduring for the sake of all
At the Cross of Christ Mary Stood

The saying was fulfilled by Simeon the priest
A sword will pierce through your own soul
The thoughts of many hearts will be revealed
At the Cross of Christ Mary Stood

You cried out in anguish, and said “I thirst”
They gave you bitter vinegar
Yet You thirsted for the salvation of man
Christ was crucified upon the cross

They mocked You and spat on your face
While you cried out Father forgive
They shouted while you stayed silent
Christ was crucified upon the cross

Then the thief cried out in repentance, 
remember me O Lord, in Your Kingdom
You said, You will be in Paradise today
Christ was crucified upon the cross

For our sake you preferred, Suffering and toil
Over joy and rest and glory
The cross over the throne carried by the chrerubim
Christ was crucified upon the cross

Oh precious Lord, crucified for me
I gaze in awe at this sight I see 
The Lord, of Lords bears, humiliation
Christ was crucified upon the cross

Allow me to stand under the Cross
With Mary your mother and John
To behold this mystery and rejoice
Christ was crucified upon the cross

We are the ones who sinned and You are the one who suffered
You are the one who paid our debts
As a lamb brought to the slaughter
Christ was crucified upon the cross

What is this O redeemer, 
what has caused you to consent to this
Have we ever seen a greater love
Christ was crucified upon the cross

We thank you for this eternal gift, 
And praise with Mary Magdalene
As the angel, proclaims to all creation
Christ is Risen from the dead

He opened the gate of Paradise, 
and restored Adam to his authority
He is the firstfruit of those who slept
Christ is risen from the dead

Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling down death by His  death
And upon those in the tombs bestowing life 
Christ is Risen from the dead

Pascha Melody

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 from You
Oh Lord the fire of Your Love
inside of me has been quenched (2x)

*Refrain:
Tend to me Oh 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) 2x
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) 2x
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 ill hold Your's (2x)

*Refrain

(You know my life from its beginning to the end
You see the troubles of heart, and what I've hidden) 2x
I have revealed myself to You, oh my healer
I am with you in times of fear, giving you comfort
No one but You has known me (2x)

*Refrain

You Call To Me ft. Coptic Oud

I was blind, I could not see
The righteous paths of Your grace,
But now the beauty of Your face
Praise Him and exalt Him above all

I was deaf. I could not hear
The thrilling welcome of Your voice,
But now I hear You and rejoice
Praise Him and exalt Him above all

I was dumb, I could not speak
The grace and glory of Your name,
But now as touched with living flame
Praise Him and exalt Him above all

I was dead. I could not move
My lifeless soul from sin's dark grave,
But now the power of life You gave
Praise Him and exalt Him above all

Lord, You made the blind to see,
The deaf to hear, the dumb to speak,
The dead to live, and now I say:
Praise Him and exalt Him above all

I Was Blind

(My God, my God be my leader
In the way to the cross so I learn)x2
(I see You weak
While You are the mighty
Pardoning and forgiving
Every trespasser)x2

Refrain:
(Deal with me, as You will
For You’re my only companion)x2
(You are my refuge
In every trial
I hasten to You
For protection)x2 

(The cross of shame
You have carried
With all pride
Have lifted it up)x2
(To the Golgotha
Where you placed it
On a high hill
And set it up)x2

Refrain

(You left Yourself
On the cross of shame
Submitting to it
In all perseverance)x2
(I hear the beat of Your heart
With the beat of the nails
Declaring Your Love to me
O Holy and Righteous One)x2

Refrain

(What an amazing work
And godly secret
I become a partaker
Of my Beloved’s nature)x2
(The whispers of His love
melt the heart
I became His captive
And took Him as my portion)x2

Refrain

My God My God

Refrain:
(I’ll cast all my cares on you,
and on your word I’ll cast my net
all my life is in your hands
who's hands but yours give me blessing)x2 

(I surrender all my life
and trust in your will for me
even with my sinful heart
I know you won’t let me down)x2

Refrain

(Im assured that you’re with me
certain in your plans for me
in weakness you are my shield
lifting me through the valley)x2

Refrain

(My heart cries out and calls to you
To always dwell within me
If I betrayed you before
Still bless all my years to come)x2

Refrain

I’ll Cast All My Cares On You ft. Coptic Oud

Chanted during the Saturday night Vespers Praises during the month of Kiahk

First Coptic Mo-'aqap Interpretation

Kiahki Intro to Psalm 150 (feat. Kyrollos Zare)

(Ekhristos Anesti
Alithos Anesti)x2
Am el messih elahna wntasar 3al mot

(Pikhristos Aftonf
Khen oumethmi aftonf)x2
Am el messih elahna wntasar 3al mot

(Al messiho qama
Bel haqeeqaty kama) x2
Am el messih elahna wntasar 3al mot

(Christ is risen
Truly he is risen)x2
Christ our God is risen and trampled death by death

Christ is Risen! (Fr Bishoy's Resurrection Song)

(I have nothing to offer you but my life
Nothing more precious to offer you but my whole life) x2 

*Without you I am lost so lost
Without you my hearts in chaos
You are the hope that’s never gone
My beloved precious one

My name on your palm you have etched
With your precious blood
You raised up a poor slave to 
A glorified son 

*

My Lord you became my joy 
and fountain of peace
With you my life is complete With 
heavenly meaning
 
*

I Have Nothing (Ma3andy)

You are a model of purity
A pillar of virginity 
The mother of the merciful
Oh mother of the mighty Lord

Refrain
Our mother the virgin 
The compassionate 
The beloved of us all 
Our helper when we call

You bore the beloved Lord 
Who redeemed us with His cross 
Intercede before the Lord 
As we offer him our tears 

Refrain 

We see the Virgin our Mother
the beloved queen of our hearts
Always interceding for us
Lifting our prayers to the Lord

Refrain

You have performed miracles
Comforted us in trials
Joy to the broken you gave
And the afflicted you save

Refrain 

My queen and the help of mankind
You have enlightened my mind
Our hearts please guide them
Remember us in heaven

Refrain

Our Mother The Virgin (El 3adra Omena)

I walk to salvation in Jesus’ way 
Despite what the people will say
With Jesus I hold my head high 
My crown is sparkling in my eyes

**Come now in this hour to me
Distract me from all the pain I see 
If the world attacks me, this is true
Jesus is mine and I am his too

This vain world only saddens me
But my Lord Jesus gladdens me
And on the cross forgave me
My crown is shining eternally

**

This vain world only pains me
But my Lord Jesus comforts me
And on the clouds He meets me
My crown will shine ever brightly 

**

Besides Him to whom shall I go
This world is cruel, dark, and cold
Jesus is the warm light I see
My crown is shining eternally

**

Come now that would suffice for me
Spend the rest of days beside me
You are my hope and my helper
My crown is shining forever

**

Jesus' Way (Tareeq Yasou3)

Refrain: (Who besides O Lord 
Can I depend on
In all sufferings and distress
I rely on Him)x2

(Defender of widows,
Father of orphans)x2
(Solver of all problems
Creator of peace)x2

Refrain

(The young lions lack
And suffer hunger)x2
(As for the believers
Jesus satisfies them)x2

Refrain

(If I ask any other
My waiting prolongs)x2
(But when I call on You
You attend to me)x2

Refrain

Who Besides You (مين احن منك)

Refrain
(There is none but You, my good Lord
My desire is to please You, O Lord
There is none but You, my good Lord
My desire is to please You, O Lord
You are my support
My soul You comfort )

How sweet are You, my good Lord
My soul longs for You, O Lord
How sweet are You, my good Lord
My soul longs for You, O Lord 
You bring me joy
You light my path

When I meet You, my good Lord
How sweet are You, O Lord
When I meet You, my good Lord
How sweet are You, O Lord
You ease my worries
You set me free

Refrain

In the midst of thorns, my good Lord 
I see none but You, O Lord
In the midst of thorns, my good Lord 
I see none but You, O Lord
You heal my wounds
You renew my joy

You protect my soul, my good Lord
I see Your rich glory, O Lord
You protect my soul, my good Lord
I see Your rich glory, O Lord
Your love strengthens me
Your promises ground me

Refrain

There is None but You (مالي سواك)

(Fill us fill our hearts
O our faithful church) x2
(With your spirit enrich us
In your faith confirm us) x2
To eternity lead us
To Christs embrace please bring us

If the Lord graciously
granted us to see 
The church with the spirit 
and not just physically
We would see a second heaven
Engulfed in His light 
Saints and angels all around
Our Lord they surround 
Fill us fill our hearts 

The altar in all it’s glory
In reverence we behold it
To his glorious feast he calls us
To partake in with him 
Body and blood of our Lord
To dwell with him forever
We gain glory, joy, and peace 
A heavenly endeavor
Fill us fill our hearts

You are a beautiful bride
And Christ is your groom
Your mysteries are 7 gems
Which adorn your crown
Your bread is a meal of love
Your children are joyfully fed
Candles, lamps and incense
The fragrant aroma of your breath
Fill us fill our hearts


You nursed us the milk of love
Which you possess richly 
You fed us here on earth
A taste of the heavenly
You explained our Lords teachings
About eternity 
Through the agpeya and scriptures
And hymns and psalmody
Fill us fill our hearts

Refrain

Fill Us Fill Our Hearts (دوبي دوبي فينا)

(When You are with me 
I cast all my cares behind me 
I look for your love within me
And long to find You all around me) x2

(And see Your love filling the world
Filling my love, with no end
When You’re with me) x2

(When You are with me
I find peace within Your Words
In promises beyond this earth
No eye has seen nor ear heard)x2

(Your love captivated me
I cast my burdens on You to
Heal my hurt)x2

(When You are with me
You illuminate my ways
To heaven my eyes I raise
And offer You all my praise)x2

(You are my comfort and my hope
I shall walk beside You for
All my days)x2

(When You are with me
All my troubles I forget
You wiped all fears and regrets
When You paid all of my debts)x2

(Your mercies engulf my life
Every day, unto You
My sights I set)x2

When You Are With Me (وانت معايا)

3rd Lenten Doxology

2nd Lenten Doxology

1st Lenten Doxology

4th Lenten Doxology

Lyrics 

His heart is loving and overflowing
Showing that His cross redeems
For our sins, He died to redeem us
A rich grace and love so deep

* Refrain *
(The secret of our lives is Christ
We chant it with a loud voice) x2
(He is the Word and He is God
And With His death He gave us life) x2

In our troubles, He watches us
Jesus is sweet and comes to us
Promised that in His presence 
We have protection and peace

* Refrain *

He called us to follow Him
Became our harbor and refuge
Became a ship guided to safety
The waves rise but we rise above

* Refrain *

An eye guards us, a hand consoles us
To heaven, He will take us
Sojourning's brief, in His arms, we'll sleep
The boat will anchor, and we'll see Him

* Refrain *

His Heart is Loving - (قلب حنين)

Refrain
You are our faithful advocate
You intercede for us with haste

You are highly ranked in the heavens
With endless mercy and compassion 
Your praise is sweeter than all songs
For none other do our hearts long


Beside your light, the moon and sun
Are not as bright, o shining one 
He who despises the help of Mary
Trouble befalls him speedily

Refrain

The world receives the Lord’s mercy
Through your help and advocacy
O full of grace, Who protects all
That find refuge under your cloak


Gabriel came with glad tidings
To Nazareth greetings he brings
“Rejoice o you the graceful one
The earthly throne for the Son”

Refrain

The Lord of the heaven and earth
Revealed mysteries through His birth 
The long awaited Savior came
Took flesh from you to bear our shame

The Most High power came upon you
Overshadowed you in truth
The Holy Spirit came down to you 
You bore the Christ for us in truth

Refrain 

My intercessor and precious one
With your help my battles are won
May you always intercede
Without your aid, who can find mercy?

Refrain

You Are Our Faithful Advocate (أنت الشفيع الاكرم)

Refrain:
I have need of You 
O Lord of powers
You stretch out Your right hand
And perform wonders

Refrain

You know all my worries
Before I cry to You
No matter how dreadful
Nothings too hard for You

Refrain

The lions are hungry
Send forth Your angel
The king in fear will know
You save the faithful 

Refrain

I go down in the furnace
The fire burns with rage
With Your gracious hand You
Pull me out unscathed 

Refrain

Physicians have no cure
They are confused
Your healing hand will show
There is no one like You

Refrain

The seas waves are fearful
I am in jeopardy
Your power and might will
Shortly rescue me

Refrain

You are the manna
In times of hunger
The water from the rock
Flows to cure all thirst

Refrain

I Have Need of You (انا عايزك انتا)

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)

(Open my eyes/
that I may see Wonders) x2
(from Your law) x4
(That I may see wonders) x2


(Your word I have hidden in my heart/
That I might not sin against You.) x2
‭￼(Your word I have hidden) x4
(That I might not sin against You) x2


(I am a stranger in the earth/ 
Do not hide Your commandments from me) x2
(Do not hide from me) x4
(Do not hide Your commandments from me) x2


(Your word is a lamp to my feet/ 
And a light to my path) x2
(A lamp to my feet) x4
(Your word is a lamp to my feet) x2

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDbCqoREZSg&feature=youtu.be

Open My Eyes (اكشف عن عيناي)

Source: Keneesitna (Our Church) Cantor Tharwat Nady - Melody for the Coronavirus Pandemic. https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/fAn2qoDKn5b4HjF3A


In the Church’s embrace
We found the sweetest life
Life with our Lord Christ
Is above all success

Our Church is strong and steadfast
Solid throughout the years
From her fountain of compassions 
And her teachings we live 

The soldiers of the faith
The courageous the saints
Who sacrificed their lives
To preserve it for us

They were on earth living
With Christ were rejoicing
Their lives sacrificing 
In Christ’s love abiding

In the Church’s embrace
We found the sweetest life 
Life with our Lord Christ
Is above all success

Our Church is strong and steadfast
Solid throughout the years
From her fountain of compassions 
And her teachings we live

Our Church (كنيستنا)

“I will sing a new song to You, O God; On a harp of ten strings I will sing praises to You” (Psalm 144:9)

The Ten Strings

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