My Coptic Church - Hymn Lyrics

My Coptic church
The church of the Lord
Ancient and Strong
I wish her long life
In the early years
After the birth of Christ
St. Mark came bearing
Light of the true faith
He dwelt in the Land
Proclaiming salvation
In the Name of our Redeemer
Christ who removed our sins

The Copts then believed
In the Lord Jesus
And the joy filled all
The cities of Egypt
In a very very short time
He abolished the idols
The cross was exalted
The sign of the faith
Satan quickly rose
To war the Son of God
He stirred the rulers
Emperors and armies

They then declared war
On the sons of the faith
Deny your Christ
Or be thrown in the fire
Our honored fathers
Elders and youngsters
Were not moved by pain
Distress nor dishonor
But said courageously
Forward no turning back
We don’t fear fire
Our Lord is Jesus Christ

They were beaten and imprisoned
They lived in oppression
They were burned and killed
They tasted every pain
By the power of their faith
They overcame their pain
And remained believing in
The King of Peace
With blood and suffering
They bought the faith
And preserved it for us
In the name of our Savior

Let us all rise
From our laziness
With diligence seeking
The heavenly rewards
The Church of the fathers
You are our pride
To her success
Let us all join together
My Coptic church
Her faith is Orthodox
Forever strong
We are all for Christ