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)

Original Song based on Psalm 121.

Lyrics:

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in
 
Verse 1:
He watched over Israel and He will watch over me
My God will not slumber, indeed, He doesn’t sleep
He’s the shade at my right hand, the sun can’t hurt by day
and the moon at night, can’t harm me in any way

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in

Verse 2:
I have heard Your promises and believe they’re set in stone
but I forget I’m your daughter and You’re King on the throne
Sing my soul to the Lord of Hosts, Trust in the Most High
Through the hills and the valleys, in Him my hope lies

Chorus:
I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from? It comes from Him
He made the heaven, earth and what’s within
God guards my going out and coming in

*Icon by George Makary

It Comes From Him - Psalm 121 (Original Song)

Original Song

1. [O Lord Jesus, I've been lost  
Christ, I seek to be with You  
Purify me, at all costs
And teach me what is true

My Lord Jesus the helper  
Come O Lord do not delay  
Be my shield and protector  
Show me my Lord the true way]

R: [Lord I’ve strayed I’ve lost my way
My sins are overwhelming me
Come visit me every day
And heal the pain inside of me]x2

2. [The comfort of all weary souls
The hope of those in agony
The One who makes the broken whole
And sets all the captives free

Hold me close when tears do fall  
Take me in Your loving embrace  
I am Your child, through it all
Guide me always by Your grace]

R: [Lord I’ve strayed I’ve lost my way
My sins are overwhelming me
Come visit me every day
And heal the pain inside of me]x2

3. [Father accept my contrition  
Cleanse me and make me unblemished  
You forgive without condition  
And restore what sin diminished]x2

R2: [Lord You’ll stay even with my ways
My sins won’t overpower me
You are with me all my days
You’ve healed the pain inside of me]x2

Icon by: George Makary

Lord I've Strayed

O Tell Me John O Tell Me

A translation/rewrite of the Arabic spiritual song "F Yom Mn El Ayam".

Lyrics:
Chorus:
In one of my dreams 
While sleeping in peace
I saw three fathers
And a soldier strong, yet meek

In one of my dreams
A great and beautiful scene
I saw three fathers
And a soldier strong, yet meek

Verse 1:
One had a long white beard
Old in age and held a rod
He lived in a distant cave 
Held the writings that he taught
His sayings were plenty
And the demons he fought

(My beloved Abba Anthony
May his blessings be with me) x2

Quickly I ran to him
Kissed the cross in his hand
He urged me to remember
From sin I must withstand

Verse 2:
The second had a sack
Carried it on his back
He walked around with care
And from it sand poured out
He said these are my sins 
In God's mercy do not doubt

(My beloved Abba Moses
The strong and the holy) X2

Quickly I ran with him
To bear my sufferings
He urged me to remember
The way of repentance

Verse 3:
The third was kneeling down
In the corner of his room
He had a bowl of water
With love he was consumed
He lived with our Lord
Washed the feet of the bridegroom

(My beloved Abba Pishoy
With love in Christ he grew) x2

Quickly I ran to him
In peace he let me in
He urged me to remember
Have love for all humans

Verse 4:
And the soldier was standing
Lifting up his hands
A red cloak on his shoulders
Two camels on the sand
Armour on his chest 
The monastery behind him

(My beloved St. Mina
The faithful intercessor) x2

Quickly I ran to him
With open arms he came my way
He urged me to remember
Be steadfast in the faith

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I Open My Mouth With Praise - H.E. Metropolitan Antonious (أفتح فاى بالتسابيح)

I am a Soldier

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: He is my God and King, 
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us 
Leader: We can now do all things. 

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: He is the Lord of Hosts
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us 
Leader: In His cross we will boast. 

Refrain:
Leader: He is my King, He is my King,
Chorus: He is our King, He is our King. 

Leader: I can't describe Him, there's no one like Him, He is my everything. 
Chorus: I wish you knew Him, you're precious to Him, He is our everything. 

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: He is the Good Shepherd, 
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us?
Leader: In Him we will conquer. 

Chorus: I am a soldier for Jesus Christ
Leader: The Son of the most High, 
Chorus: He fights before us, so who can war us? 
Leader: For Him we gladly die.

Refrain:
Leader: He is my King, He is my King,
Chorus: He is our King, He is our King.

I Am a Soldier for Jesus Christ

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