Common Maronite
Hymns (CMH) Booklet
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Table of Contents
I. Lighting Hymns............................................................................................................................3
II. Entrance Hymns..........................................................................................................................4
III. Glory Hymns..............................................................................................................................5
IV. Gospel Acclamation...................................................................................................................7
V. Transfer Hymns...........................................................................................................................8
VI. Incense Hymns...........................................................................................................................9
VII. Sign of Peace Hymns.............................................................................................................12
VIII. Holy, Holy, Holy Hymns......................................................................................................15
IX. Elevation Hymns.....................................................................................................................16
X. Pre-Communion Hymns...........................................................................................................18
XI. Communion Hymns.................................................................................................................19
XII. Recessional Hymns…………………………………………………………………………26
This Common Maronite Hymns (CMH) Booklet contains the English and Arabic
lyrics/phonetics of various Maronite Hymns that are sung during a typical Maronite Liturgy.
Note: The CMH has not provided English translations for hymns deriving from the Cedars
Hymnal, as there are available English copies of the Cedars Hymnal in the church pews.
KEY
Symbol
#
p.
Meaning
CedarsHymnalNumber
Qorbonopagenumber
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ENGLISHLightingHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.PraisetheLordFr.G.Abdallah
Praise,praisetheLord,allyoupeoplepraisetheLord.Alleluia.Alleluia.WeareenlightenedbyYour
Light,OourLordJesusChrist.YouaretheSourceandTrueLightandtheSunoftheworld.Makeus
worthyofYourshininglightandweshallbeenlightenedbyyourejoicingdawn.
Praise,praisetheLord,allyoupeoplepraisetheLord.Alleluia.Alleluia.
II.PraisetheLordFr.JosephAmar
PraisetheLordallyounationsHalleluia.InYourlight,mayweseelight,OLordFountainofLight.ForYou
arethetruelight,OSunoftheworld.Makeusworthyofyourbrightlight;andgrantustorejoiceatthe
risingofyourbrightdawn.Halleluia.
III.ComeProclaimMary
ComeProclaimMarymostblessed;thoughoncepoornowrichwithGod’sSon.Mostblessedandgreat
hermem’ry.Allnationsexaltherglory.Maryherselfsaid,“Allnationsofearthwillcallmeblessedfor
theOneIbore.”Letusgiveherpraisewhocalledus.Thisisduetoherfromusall.
Multi-lingualLightingHymns(NotinCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.PraisetheLordI/SabihurI-English
Refrain:
PraisetheLord,allyoupeople,praisetheLord.
Alleluia.
Verse1:
WeareenlightenedbyYourLight,OourLordJesus
Christ.YouaretheSourceandtheTrueLightandthe
SunoftheWorld.
II.JesusChrist,OSourceofLight
Verse1:
Alleluia.JesusChrist,OSourceofLight,inyouwe
seelight.TrulyLightfromLight,youshineonall
creation.Shineyourlightuponusall;grantusjoy
withyourbrightdawn.Alleluia.
I.PraisetheLordI/SabihurI-Arabic
Refrain:
Sabihurrabbayajami‘asho‘ub.
Halleluia.
Vs.1:
Binurikarab-banayasu’nastanirya‘aynal
anwar.Yazatan-nurilhaqiqiwaya,shamsal
aqtar.
II.JesusChrist,OSourceofLight
Arabic:
Alleluia.Yasoo-‘oonooralhaqqeeya‘inalanwar.
Feeka‘ayannan-noorayanoo-ralaqtar.Wahjanooreekanfahna,bahjasoob-hee-kamnah-na.Alleluia.
Syriac:Halleluia.Bnooh-rokhHo-zeh-nannooh-roye
shoo’mlehnooh-ro.Da-toonooh-rosha-ree-rodman
harberyotoan-harlanbnoohrokhga-yoWHado
lanbdenHehdsaf-rokh.
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EntranceHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
ComeInPeace/ToBashlom(English)
ComeInPeace/ToBashlom(Syriac)
Comeinpeace,OGoodShepherd
Tobashlom,royosharirowamda-prudentleader,guideofoursouls.
bronohakemo.
RockoftheChurch,you’relikePeter
Shetehsto,d’i-toakhfetrus-walfaw-andlikePaul,yourlife’sworkis
losdo--metkhulokhaho.
servingGod.
ThroughourSaviorChrist,you’reone
wHabrodan--bee--yeh,bartegh,
Withallholymen.Inzeal,
Meh-tob--da--shlee--heh,tano,
You’relikeElias.
No--akh--Aleeyo.
PureinheartlikeJohnmostloved.
WabtuloakhyuHanon.To--bo--l’Ito
MayGodgrantyougraceandmay
dqabeltokhaman.
youprayforus.
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GloryHymns(FromCedarsHymnal)
#6GlorytoGod
Refrain:
AlMujdulillahifila‘a-li,wa‘alalardisa-lam.War-raja---usalehlibanilbashar.
Vs.1:
Iftahallahommashafataya,Hat-tayamilafoadi--layk.
Vs.2:
Ghiratubaytikaakalatni,sawfaochidobimajdillah.
GloryHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.GlorytoGod/AlMujdu(Bilingual
version)
GlorytoGodinthehighest,andpeaceon
earth,andgoodwilltoall.
I.GlorytoGod/AlMujdu(Bilingual
version)
Almajdoolillaheefiloo-la,wa-‘a-lalar
dees-salam,war-ra-jaoosa---lih,leebaneel
bashar.
II.AlMujdu(Fr.Labaky)
Vs.1:
AlMujdulil-lah,fee-lou-la.Wa‘alalardeesalam,warajasaleehouleebaneelbashar.
Vs.2:
Iftahallahommashafatah,leyokhberfameebemajdek.Iftahallahommashafatah,leeyo
rat-telfamebetas-behatak.
Vs.3
AlMujdulil-lah,walibneewaroohilqudoos.Wa‘alalardeesalam,warajasaleehoulee
baneelbashar.
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GloryHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono-cont’d)
III.AlMujdu(Kaslik)
Refrain:
AlMujdulillaheefila------lee.
Verse1:
Wa‘alalardeesalam,waraja-oosalehooleebanee-----Lbashar.Iftah
allahommashafata-yaleeyurat-tee-la,fameebeemajdak.Iftahalla
hommashafata-yalee-yurun-neema-famibeemajdak.
IV.AlMujdu(Cherfane)
Refrain:
Almajdoolillaheefila‘a-li,Fila‘A-li,FilaA’-lee.
Wa-a’lalar-diSalam,Wa-a’lalar-diSalam,Wa-a’lalar-diSalam.
Verse:
Wa-raja----ooSa-li-hoo.LiBa-nilBashar.
V.GlorytoGodFr.J.Amar
GlorybetoGodinthehighestandonearthpeacetomenHefavors.
GlorytotheFather,andtotheSon,andtotheHolySpiritnowand
forevermore.
PraisetheLordallyounations,extolHimallyoupeoples.Forgreatis
Hisloveforus.AndtheLord’sfaithfulnessiseverlasting.
GlorytotheFather,andtotheSon,andtotheHolySpiritnowand
forevermore.
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Gospel Acclamation (when choir is present)
BILINGUAL Response:
Priest: This is the truth, peace be with you.
Choir: Praise and blessings to Jesus Christ, our Lord and
God, for giving us his words of life. Lil Masee Hee ya soo
a-tas bee Hoo wal barakat.
OR
ARABIC Response:
Priest: Hakon wal aman lei-ja-mi--a-kom.
Choir: Lil ma-see Hee ya soo atas bee Hoo wal barakat.
Min ajlee ka la mee hil- ha-yee la na. Lil Masee Hee ya
soo atas bee hoo wal barakat.
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TransferHymn(NotinCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.ProcessionalQadish
Holy,Holy,Holy,HolyareyouLordourGod!
ThroughthisEuch’ristrais’donhigh,
weshareinYourHolyGrace.
Youarethebreadofourlivesandthroughthe
priesthoodalltheearthisglad.
Holy,holy,Youareeverholy.
I.ProcessionalQadish(Syriac)
Qadish,qadish,qadishat,MoryoAlohoqa-dish!
Byadqurbonomzyhono,Eetlantiboutokhqadish.
Athoudaynlahmod-hi-yo,Wa-bediyKumrayhadyat
l’o-lmo.
Qadish,qadish,qadishatlo’lam.
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IncenseHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#135HolyMary(SalatokiMa‘ana)
Verse1:
Salatokima-‘ana.Yaat-haral-‘i-bad.Kuni‘awnana-----.Hasabalmo’tad.
Verse2:
Hoo-wa-zahal-loona.Lee-ta-la-fee‘ashraf,Irhameena-ya----,Ba-ri-ya-tanmin
alfasad.
Verse3:
Yabatooloosalee,da-‘ee-manlee-‘aj-leena,Leeallanah-lek----,Min-qee-bal-
shar-‘eena.
Verse4:
Otlobeetadar---ra-ee,Lil-e-laheb-ne--ke.Lky-maba-tal---ba---,Ti-keYar-ham--na.
#136HolyMary(SalliLiajlina)
Refrain:
Saliliajlina--ya‘aw-nal‘i-bad.Mada--malba-qawa-fiyaw--milmo-‘ad.
Verse1:
Yo--dninalwajalme--nqorbilajal,Erhami--na--yaba-ri-ya-tanmi-naza-lal.
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IncenseHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.MotherofGod,MotherofLife-
English
Verse1:
MotherofGod,MotherofLife,
Cometoourhelp,andprayforus,
ThatwemayfollowJesus,ourSavior.
MotherofGod,OMotherofLife.
Verse2:
YouronlySon,uponthecross,
Apreciousgift,Hegaveforus;
MakingyouMother,ofallHispeople.
MotherofGod,OMotherofLife.
Verse3:
“ListentoHim,toChristmySon!
Heistheway,thetruth,andlife.
I’llleadyoutohim,guideyouto
Heaven.”
MotherofGod,OMotherofLife.
FinalEnding:
OMotherofLife.
I.MotherofGod,MotherofLife-
Arabic
Verse1:
YaoumAllah,oumalhayat.
Kouneelana,khairasalat.
Indaleelah,nalkaridah.
YaoumAllah,oumalhayat.
Verse2:
In-nabna-kee,fawkalsa-leeb.
Salamake,fawkalsaleeb.
Salamakee,Simanajeeb.
YaoumAllah,oumalhayat.
Verse3:
“Ounshou-rinour,yaoum-malnour.
Feedarbi-na,feekalbina.
Kainalkalnour,feerabeena---.”
YaoumAllah,oumalhayat.
FinalEnding:
OumalHayat.
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IncenseHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono-cont’d)
II.YaMaryamMul(Atranslationhasnotbeenprovided.)
Verse1:
All:YaMaryamMulnahnubanukifikhiba-i-kinahtami.Wanuhai-yifilikakiom-mafadi
nalha-bib
Men:Fahalommilihimanawasri-‘Inahwalgha-rik.
All:Malanaillara-ja,wa-du‘a-kifishakai-lay-kiyaaz-ra-oo,kadtahafatna.
Verse2:
All:An-kezeeloub-na-naminaydella’-a-deeza-lee-meen.Wahfazeelilar-zidow-man,fee
heetHorannazeekeen.
Men:Shabooloub-na-nayuna-dee,fasma’-eesawtalneeda.
All:Malanamalja-seewa-kee,fil,ha-ya-teewalmamat,i-laykiyaaz-ra-oo,kadtahafat-na.
Verse3:
All:Ayndaaq-dameesa-lee-beekonteetabkeenalhabeeb.Wabeead-mouay-nahee-bee
houznou-keekanamou-zheeb.
Men:Faj-‘a-lee-naleddawameenoukreemoufadeela-nam.
All:Wahfazee-nafeea-ma-nem,waqba-leemennasa-lami-lay-kiyaaz-ra-oo,kadtahafat
na.
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SignofPeaceHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#154OLord,UseMeforYourPeace(YaRabIstaMelniLisalamika)
Yarab,istamelnilisalamika.Fa-a-da-‘alhub-bahaysulbogd,
Walmaghfiratahaysul-Isa-awalit-tifaqahaysulkhilaf
Walhaqiqatahaysudalal.Walima,nahaysu-shak.
War-raja,ahaysulya’swanu-rahaysuzolmawalfarahahaysulkaaba.
Yarab,istamelnilisalamika.
#154aThoseSeekingPeace(TubaLifa)
Refain:
TubaLifa‘ilisalami,fa-innahomabnaalahiyud‘awn.
Verse1:
Salamonatana,wakanasmuhuyasu’,Salamonatana,fatalaqat‘uyununad-dumu.
Verse2:
Salamulmasihi,yuhawwilulashwaka-u-rood,Salamulmasihi,yuta‘emulhaya
takhulud.
Verse3:
Salamulmasihi,yabdaubidarbisalib,Salamulmasihi,yan-ta-hibi-luq-yalhabib.
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Sign of Peace Hymns (Not in the Cedars Hymnal/Qorbono)
I. Immaculate Mary (English)
I. Immaculate Mary (Arabic)
Vs. 1
Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing;
You reign now with Christ, our Redeemer
and King.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. Ave, Ave, Ave
Maria.
Vs. 1
Toobakee toobakee ya oummal hamal;
loobnanoo lawlakee ya qa oul amal
Salam, Salam, lakee ya Maryam.
Salam, Salam, lakee ya Maryam.
Vs. 2
In heaven the blessed your glory proclaim;
On earth we, your children, invoke your fair
name.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. Ave, Ave, Ave
Maria.
Vs. 2
Ibnuki awsaki bina fi salib,
Atana iyaki bi shakhsen habeeb.
Salam, Salam, lakee ya Maryam. Salam,
Salam, lakee ya Maryam.
Vs. 3
We pray you, O Mother, may God’s Will be
done;
We pray for His coming; may His Kingdom
come.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria. Ave, Ave, Ave
Maria.
Vs. 3
Jibreelu wafaki yuh-di-ki salam.
Hatifan tubaki ya fakh-ral anam.
Salam, Salam, lakee ya Maryam.
Salam, Salam, lakee ya Maryam.
II.Peace,Charity,andFaith(English)
Peace,charity,andfaithmybrothersand
sisters,fromGodtheFatherandfromthe
Lord,JesusChrist.MaytheGodofpeacebe
withyouall.Amen.
II. Peace, Charity, and Faith (Arabic)
Lilikhwateesalamoowalmahabbatoo
waleeman,meenAllahhilabeewarrabbee
Yasoo’AlMaseeh.FalyakoonEelahoo
salamee,ma‘akoomaj-ma-‘een.Ameen.
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Sign of Peace Hymns (Not in the Cedars Hymnal/Qorbono)
III.Peace,Love,andFaith(Versions1&2)
Peace,love,andfaith,Obrothersandsisters,fromGodtheFatherandOurLord
Jesus:andmaythepeaceofGodbeamongus,nowandforever.Amen.
IV.ThoseWhoWorkforPeace/Toobaleesa’eena(sung3timesintheorder
below)
1.Arabic:
Toobaleesa-‘eenaeelasalamee.Fa‘eenahoomabna--la-heeyooda’own.
2.English:
Thosewhoworkforpeacearetrulyblessed.Theywillbecalled,“thechildrenof
God.”
3.Arabic:
Toobaleesa-‘eenaeelasalamee.Fa‘eenahoomabna--la-heeyooda’own.
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Holy,Holy,Holy(VersionsfromtheCedarsHymnal)
#40Holy
Quddus,quddus,quddus.Rabuulquwwatmajdukayamla-ular-dawasama.Hushanafila-‘a-li.Falyubarakmanatawasawfayatibismirrab.Hushanayaraburham.
#41Holy
Qodduson,qodduson,qoddusonantarabulqawiyualilahusabaot.Asamauwalardmamlu
atanimenmajdikal‘azim.Oshanafila‘a-li,mobarakonilatibismirab.OShanaFila----li.
Holy,Holy,Holy(VersionsthatareNOTintheCedars
Hymnal/Qorbono)
I.Qoodoos
Qoodoos,Qoodoos,Qoodoosantaraboolqaweeoo-‘e-la-hoosabaot.Asamawalardoomam
looataneeminmajdeekalazeem.Hoshanafee--l-oola.Hoshana,Hoshana.
II.Qodus
Qoduson,Qoduson,Qo--dus.Antaraboolqawee(oo)eelahoosabaoot.Kyrieeleison.
III.Qoddoos
Qoduson,Qoduson,Qo--dus.Antaraboolqawee(oo)eelahoosabaoot.Assamawalardomam
luatanimenmajdikalazim.Oushanafiloula.Kyrieeleison.
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ElevationHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#44-LookUponYourSon
Verse1:
Yaabanalhaq,ibnokalmazbuhqorbanafida,faqbalmanzaqliyobarrirana,ah
walarrada.
Verse2:
DamoohooLmohrak,fawqaljoujoula,leyokhalesana,yadra‘ooannafas
ma’aleajlehe,sawtasalateena.
Verse3:
AllamolmaSameer,jorholharba,qasahabeebak,feealameehe,ma-yohyeena,
wayoudee-kalbak.
#46-LovingFather
Verse1:
IyaRabbooroohmak,washfeqalīna,waqbalqarrabeenanayaRaheem.Waha
theethabeeha,ta-‘aloolkhata--ya,kamaqadrasamtabeefadlenameem.
Kamaqadrasamtabeefadlenameem.
Verse2:
Howanookadowman,yukaffiru--‘ana,qamadqadfadanabinowan‘ajib.
Qamakadfajasaja,ta’wanwaajra,dimahoozakiyatafokalsalib.
Dimahoozakiyatafokalsalib.
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ElevationHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.OMercifulFatherofTruth
(English)
I.OMercifulFatherofTruth
(Arabic)
Refrain:
OMercifulFatherofTruth,takefromusthis
offering.
TheofferingofYourSontheSavior,seaof
loveandforgiveness.
Verse:
OFirst-bornoftheFather,Jesusthe
belovedSavior.
YouarealiveOSonofGod,YouarealiveO
CrucifiedOne.
Refrain:
Ya‘abalhaqeeRahman,kuthminnahathal
Qorban.
Qorbanabneekalfadebahrelhubbeewal
ghoofran.
Verse1:
Yabikralabelmah-joub,yasu‘oolfadil
mah-boub,Hayonantayabnallah,Hayon
antayamasloub.
Verse2:
Lil-la-hilabelqa-a--der,warrabelebnel
gha--fer.Warroohelhayettaher,ghanul
najdakulla-‘an.
II.AmamaKa’Seka
Amamaka’sekatan-hanee---ru--su.TakhfiqulqulubututamtimusheefahuwaTahlumul‘u
yunubeenurikalmudi,beenurikalmudi.
Amamaka’sekanahtifu--bedu-‘a-ee.Nad’u--besmikanuhawerusama--.
Fastajeblana.
III.WahataYaRab
WahatayaRa-bula,hutakabinasutina.Wana--sutanabelahutika,haya---takabimawtinawa
moo---tana,bihaya--tika.Akhaztama--lana,wawahabtana-na--ma--laka.LetuHiyanawatu
khalesana----lakal,majduelaL--abad.Lakal,majduelaL--abad.
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Pre-CommunionHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal/Qorbono)
I.TheHostsofAngels
(TheEnglishtextbelowcanbefound
intheQorbonoonpgs.770,790,811,
831,852,872,893,&916.)
Verse1:
Thehostsofangelshavecometo
standwithusattheholyaltar.
Verse2:
TheysinginchorusandcarryChrist,
theLamb,sacrificedbeforeus.
Verse3:
Ocome,receiveHim,thesaving
LambofGod,whowillgrant
forgiveness.
Finalending:
Alleluia.
I.TheHostsofAngels(Asakiru)
(TheArabictextbelowisalsousedfor
Hymn#69intheCedarsHymnal
withoutthefinalending.)
Verse1:
Asakirusama,mooHeetatma’ana,
bema-ee-da-tilmath-baH.
Verse2:
Too-zayihooasrar,al-Hamalil-lathi,
qoodamanayooth-baH.
Verse3:
Falnataqaddam,wanatanawal-Hoo,
anithmeenayas-faH.
Finalending(Omitifsinging#69):
Halleluia.
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CommunionHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#55-ComeLordJesus(HaluMa-ay)
Refrain:
Haluma--ay-yuharabuyasu,waskonfinafsi--bileeman.
Verse1:
Antataytanikullashay,Atinianohib-bakakoolayawm.
Verse2:
Jitubiamali,kaytubarikaha.Jitubiafkari,kaytuqadisaha.
Verse3:
Atinilfarahadda-‘em.Kaytusha--fi--ya.Innakalbimostaeddonhayyawaskonfiyya.
#63-OBreadofLife(Yakhobzalhayat)
Verse1:
Yakhobzalhayat,waqutalarwahwa-‘orbuna-na’im.An-tabnulbasharan-ta--bnuli-lah-
walilahurraheem.
Verse2:
Almalaykatoolkiya-mbilkhajalwalwaja-lminbahakalatheem.Wa-nahnulmasakeen
kayfanakbalu--kabifaminathalatheem.
Verse3:
Ayuhalta-‘ee-bourHalloumoubihtina-mwaktabiloulaha-----.Houwalatheeyou-‘ta,Houwa
latheeya-‘atee--rahmatanwahayat.
Verse4:
‘Ee-ha-heeraja-‘ee-na-‘ee-meeni-‘matee--lathateelmoubtagha---t.‘An-‘eemlinaqbala
kabelhoubeewal--shaw-k‘ourbounalnajat.
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CommunionHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnalcont’d)
#65OTaste(Zuquwanzuru)
Refrain:
Zuquwanzuruma-‘atyabarab.
Verse1:
Arrabuyuhyina,arrabuyafdina,Arrabuyotina,kullamanasal.
Verse2:
Falnuma--jid--hu,walnusabihu,walnuba--rik--hu,da--Hraddahirin.
#72SoulofChrist(RuhalMasih)
RuhalMasihqaddisini,jasadalMasihkhalisni,damalMasihaskirni,ma-ajanbilMasihaghsilni,
A--lamalMasihqawwi----ni.
YaYasu-‘ulhannoonistajiblee,wafijirahatikaakhfini,walatada’-ni--anfasiluank,waminal
‘a-duwwil-kha-bis-sihmini,wafisa‘a-timawtid-‘uni,wamurnibian,a-tiilayk,liumajjidakma‘aqiddisik.Ameen.
#74YourBodyisOurFood(RabeeJasaduka)
Refrain:
Rabeejasadukamakalonhaqqan,Rabbeedamookamashrabonhaqqan,toobaleemanyarta
weeminhooma.
Verse1:
Qalaraboo‘analkarma,antoomaghsanoolkarma,kal-aghsanithbatoofeeya.Ta’-too
beetheema--rinjama.
Verse2:
Mithlalha-‘eemeefissah-ra.Yabha-thoo-‘anka-ta-ratilma.Hakathayalhafookalbee-‘eelayk.
Antalhi-dai-yatuan--ta-ra-ja.
Verse3:
Manya’kolminkhoobzilla.Manyashrabmenkhamrilah.Yarisilhayatalabadiya.Yo‘tassa
‘adatafi--dunya.
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CommunionHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnalcont’d)
#143MercifulMother
Refrain:
Ya‘ar-ha-mara-hi-min,yamaf-za-‘alya-ee-seen.Yamaw-ri-dalja-ya-‘ayn.
Yamanhalaz-zami-‘in.Yamarfaatta-‘i-hin,imla’hayatisafa.
Verse1:
Yakhafeqanfisudur,yamushriqanfisugur,yabasemanfiszuhur,yashadiyan
fituyur,yasate-‘anfilbudur,imla’hayyatidiya---,imla’hayyatidiya.
Verse2:
Antad-du’awalmujib,antalhawawalhabib,antaddawawatabib,antalba-‘i-dul
qarib,antallatifurrahib,imla’hayyati‘ata---,imla’hayyati‘ata.
#170TakeMyLife
Refrain:
Khozhayatiya‘i-la-hi,in-na-niabgiridaka.Atinihattalmamati,anasisrafi
khotaka.
Verse1:
Filmollematisi-‘abi,Lay-sa-lirabonsiwaka,insa-her-tuawraqadtu,falyuzalelni
hawaka.
Verse2:
Fibo-‘a-di‘ankati-honn,awdaya-‘onawsarabu,shuddanibilqorbiminka,ma’ka
yah-lulil‘azabu.
Verse3:
Yamurrawidalmuhali,Ma’kalanakhshalalama,In-na-hasirulfi-da-‘I,in-na-ha
darbulqiyama.
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CommunionHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal)
I.BreadofLife/Sayede-English
Verse1:
Don’tworkforfoodthatwillallperish,
Butworkforfoodthatlastsforever,
TheBreadofeternallife.(ToChorus)
Chorus:
OLord,giveus,ofyoureverlastingBreadof
Life.
Verse2:
“ForIamtheBreadofLife,thosewhocome
tomewillneverhungerandthosewho
believeinMewillneverdie.”(ToChorus)
Verse3:
“ForIamtheBreadofLife,yourfathersate
mannainthewildernessanddied.Thisis
thebreadthatcomesdownfromHeaven
andthosewhoeaththisbreadwillnever
die.”(ToChorus)
Verse4:
“ThosewhoeatMyFlesh,anddrinkMy
Blood,theywillliveforever.”(ToChorus)
I.BreadofLife/Sayede-Arabic
Verse1:
Lataamalulilkootelfanee,ba-l’eemalulil
kootelbakeefelhayatelabadeeya.(To
Chorus)
Chorus:
Sayedea’ateena.Minhathalkhoubzida
emanabada.
Verse2:
“Anakhoubzoolhayat,manyateenee--
layajo--abada,wamanyouminbela--
yatashabada.”(ToChorus)
Verse3:
“Anakhobzoolhayat,abaukumakalool
manafelbareyawama--too,
Hoowathalkhoub-zoulna---ziloomeena
samaeeleeyakoolaminhoolensanoo
falayamoot.”(ToChorus)
Verse4:
“Manakalajasadee,washarebadamee,
falahoolhayatoolabadeeyah.”(ToChorus)
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CommunionHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal)
II. I Am the Vine
Refrain:
“I am the Vine and you are the branches. I am the Vine and you are the branches. Remain in Me,
remain in Me, and I will remain in you.
Vs. 1:
“Unless a branch remains in the vine, it withers and dies. Unless you remain in Me, you will not
have life.
Vs. 2:
“If you cling to Me, cling to Me, I will cling to you. And whatever you ask, ask in My Name,
and I will give to you.
III. I Believe O Lord
Fr. G. Abdallah
Vs. 1:
I believe O Lord, that You are the Christ, my Savior and my God. I believe You came to give me
life and my life I give to You. (To chorus)
Chorus:
You are my brother and my friend, You’re always there for me. You are my goal and my heart’s
desire, to You I bend my knee.
Vs. 2:
I believe O Lord, that you are the Shepherd, keeper of my soul. When I go astray or wander
away, You’re there to bring me home. (To Chorus)
Vs. 3:
Take my hand O Lord, and lead the way that You would have me go. Help me see the light You
shine on me, You know I love You so. (To Chorus)
Vs. 4:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heav’n and earth. I believe You came to take
away the sins of the world. (To Chorus)
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Communion Hymns (Not in the Cedars Hymnal)
VI. I Give Myself to You Fr. G. Abdallah
Vs. 1
O Lord, please take my heart and soul, and make them as Your own.
I give to You what you gave to me, I give myself to You.
Vs. 2
Forgive me if I’ve wandered and strayed, but bring me back to You. I thank You Lord for dying
for me, You are my Lord and God.
Vs. 3
I know You’ll always love me Lord, for who and what I am. I trust You with all of my life. I
give myself to You.
VII. The Lord is My Shepherd
Fr. G. Abdallah
Refrain:
The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want, in pastures green, he gives me rest, near
quiet waters, he leads me.
Vs. 1:
He restores my strength, He leads me in the path of righteousness for the sake of His Name.
Vs. 2:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with
me, Your rod and Your staff with these You give me comfort.
Vs. 3:
You prepare a table for me in the sight of my enemies, my head You have anointed with oil, my
cup is overflowing.
Vs. 4
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me, all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house
of the Lord forever and ever.
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Communion Hymns (Not in the Cedars Hymnal)
VIII. Ya Masih An (A translation has not been provided)
Refrain:
Ya Masihan jita nu--ran kaytuni ral ‘alamin. Ji’ta hoban ji’ta safhan jita sal wal
ba-‘i sin.
Verse 1:
Jita tool qi zool ma-‘a--na. An shu-‘ou ben kadi-hee--n. Kaya zu dal hou bou fi-na, ensaboot na mokh lee see---n.
Verse 2:
Waqta bal na bil ra ja---ee. Was maka safi mahaba. Fan araf na bidi ya--ee, bis mi
qa shabool ameen.
Verse 3 (For St. Charbel):
Rabee habna methla Sharbel, En mala kool maw teeta---k. Annoosal-lee wanoora-tel ya ab al ha kee be ha---k.
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RecessionalHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#51AsaSeed
Refrain:
Nshalaam-halinzar-‘etbeloobna.Tmootewtenmawet-za-hermahabi.Nshalalnaelmenshu
fon‘adrubna.Yetlaoubwe-jekfinayarabbi.
Verse1:
Hkayethobbaklelkel-lehkay-na-ha,wmafimatrahellamak-tab-na-ha.Yemkenneh-nakBerna
wensina-ha.Ra-je-‘nazgaremnef-hamma’na-ha.
Verse2
Latnasinalkelmelelta‘an-na,entumel-helardewentunu-ra,latet-rek-nadallaksaken‘enn,
Wkha-li-nankun‘annakajmalsura.
Verse3:
Wah-dakentab’at-meddarbsraj-na-.Wentalkanelmamnetkhala‘annu,Beteratelkhetrateb
as-yaj-na,Wasel-nalna-b’akwesinamennu.
#70SeetheSplendor
Verse1:
Hasalahulahiwafa,zahirannahwa---anam.Yuksibunnafsanitafa,lalmahabatiwalhiyam.
Verse2:
Kulunafsenfeelsama-ee,walmalaekuwa---Ljunud.Takhtafeementhalbaha-ee,rahtaajnehatel
sujud.
Verse3:
Malikulakwaneerabee,sahebulmolkee-la’-meem.Kad-gha-dahobanbe-kor-bee,baynaaydeeena
moqeem.
#71SinceIFeed
Qadakaltuja-sa-dakqutalabra----ri,lakhawfa-‘in-diminanubla-binna---ri-ha‘ay-na-ya.
Ba’-dalamsihiyafadiy-ya---tubsi--rani----nur.‘ush-tufi-ha-ziddunyaqasi-banmi---ka,
Lataj‘al-ni-filukhraghari-ban‘an----ka-----.
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RecessionalHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#73WeGiveYouThanks
Verse1:
Lakatasbihuwashukran,lakalmajduyasiralqurbani,Lakatasbihuwashukran,bikulli
zamanenwakullimakan.Ajnadul‘ala-‘Itashdubissana-I,quwwatusama-Ituziushan.Hahu-wa,‘endanabikhtifa-I,falnasjodlahubi-iman.
Verse2:
Behazal‘eedtafedolne-am,bessekenbehekanatelasrar,Behazal‘eedtafedolne-am,ala
gensenayabaneea--dam.Manknafakeeran,Aoukanahakeeran,Aouknanaaseeranleyateel
an.YagidrabanKareemakadeeran,Beserrelwadadeewalroodwan.
Verse3:
Haboohoolkooloobayamomeneen,faennalkooloobabeheetastaree---.Haboohoolkoolooba
yamomeneen,fahwashtaranabedamma’ethameen.Walnashkorsakha-hoowalnotloob
redahoo,natrookmashana-hooleeallayo-han.Wabaadalmamatna-na-loosa-ma-hoo,ma
ka-ralnayemewalroodwan.
#124WhenMindsBelieveYou
Refrain:
AmantuRabbi,wahakahobbi,Izrabiqalbimafiyadayk.
Verse1:
Zah-wulalwani,sih-rulal-hani,Daw-‘urrayhani,darbi-‘ilayk.
Verse2:
Wah-juaqmari,Shadwulatyari,Fadyulan-ha-ri,darbi-‘ilayk.
Verse3:
Ah-walulharbi,asqaludarbi,Alamulqalbi,darbi-‘ilayk.
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RecessionalHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#134Hail,WithoutCeasing
Verse1:
Alaykisalamubilamalal,yanajmatalbah-riwalamal,yawalidat
rabbilazal,wak-yabatulonlamtazal.
Verse2:
Behakeewalameelazeetalah,jeebreeloomenkeebaleeleelah,A‘ee-deesalamankadfaqadnah,bemaqadfa-‘alnamenalzalal.
Verse3:
Anteelghaneeyatoofeeneam,wanah-noobanookeefeeadam,faree
keelanaendanadam,famanja-‘akeenalalamal.
#140MaryQueenoftheMountains
Yasulta-nataljibali,innananukarisulakizatana.Fahnusina-ha
zannahar.Yabintaardina,yaokhtanalku-bra,yaummanasahira,
unzuri‘ilaynal--an,bi‘ayniridawalhanan,fainnakiqadi-ra.Ameen.
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RecessionalHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#145OMostGraciousVirginMary
Verse1:
YaMaryamulbikrufoqti.Shamsawalqamara---.Wa--ku-la----najmenbeeafla,
keesama--eesara.
Wa--ku-la----najmenbeeafla,keesama--eesara.
Verse2:
YaOumayasouyaoummewaya‘amalee---.La--touhmee----leeneema-a--ta,
neelkhtasadara---.
La--touhmee----leeneema-a--ta,neelkhtasadara---.
Verse3:
Yanajmatalsobheeshe’ee,fima-‘abidina---.Wanawiree‘aklanawalsamawal
basara---.
Wanawiree‘aklanawalsamawalbasara---.
Verse4:
YaMaryamulbikruhenne,alyawmalaysaghada.Aalahakeerenwadam’ou,Al
ayneemenhoujara---.
Aalahakeerenwadam’ou,Alayneemenhoujara---.
Verse5:
YaMaryamulbikrukounee,Da’imanfarahee---.Wa’indamawteeahdiree,Oummeeliantasira---.
Wa’indamawteeahdiree,Oum-meeliantasira---.
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RecessionalHymns(FromtheCedarsHymnal)
#152WeRunForProtection
Refrain:
FizelliHima-yatiki,naltaji‘uyama--riam,Latarudditilbatana---,‘inda--ma
nad-‘u--ki.
Verse1:
Yafakhralba-ra----ya,yakhay-ralwara,yabah-ral‘a-ta--ya--,fidunyajara----.
Verse2:
Yababassama----ee,yaoummalfida,ya‘aynarraja--ee,yanuralhoda-----.
Verse3:
Erhami‘abi----dan,batu--mukh-li-sin,yabgunalmazi--da---,minkikullahi-----n.
#164LordISeekYouAlone
Refrain:
Antawah-ta-ka-da-‘awt,antawah-da-ka-ra-jawt,antaghaiyatulmuna,anta
masdarulhana.
Verse1:
Rabbiantatariqafima-‘a-si-rilhayat,rabbiantarafiqi,‘en-dasa-‘a-tilmamat.
Verse2:
Antanaronliqalbi,antaay-dan-na-sim,an-tahaydonlidar-bi,antafaj-rilwasim.
Verse3:
O-‘do-dilmu-ja-‘ay-na,sa’-i-dilya’-i-sin,Ash-bi’-ilja-ya‘ay-na,ar-ji’-ilkha-ti-in.
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Recessional Hymns (From the Cedars Hymnal)
#165LordWeHaveLongedForYou
Refrain:
Ya‘atashalarwah,arinamuhai-ya-ka;qalbunalanyartah,illabiluqyaka.
Verse1:
Hubbokayakfina,darbokayah-dina.‘Aynokatah-mi-na,nurokayugnina.
Verse2:
Tarnimoonanhar,minlah-ni-kanagma.Ishraqulanwar,minwaj-hi-kabasma.
Verse3:
Dananosgi‘ilayk,‘ebrahudu‘ilhayakel.Dananosgi‘ilayk,‘ebradajijilma’amel.
#171TeachMe
Refrain:
AlimnihobbakayaAllah,‘allimni.
Verse1:
Iza‘ataytanimalan,falatakhozsa-‘a-dati.
Verse2:
Iza‘ataytanina-ja-hanfalatakhoztaswado’i.
Verse3:
Iza‘asa-a‘i-lay-an-ashabnishaja-‘attattasamoh.
Verse4:
Izaasatu-a-na‘i-lanas,habnisha-ja-‘atal-‘e-ti-zar.
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Recessional Hymns (From the Cedars Hymnal)
#175 O Heart of Jesus
Refrain:
Ya kalbal fadi koulal ‘ebadi adrem fi kalbina hawak. Innal ‘ebada laka ‘alsa-‘ada touba liman
yab-gha-ridak.
Verse 1:
Toubaliman yourdee ja-lal-ak, yak alba ya sou-‘al majeed. Ya ‘ou-dou in ra-‘a jamalak, min hathi-hee al dounya sayd.
Verse 2:
Kanzee, hathee, khairee hayatee, majdee aya bahral salah. Takat nafee ‘eelayka ta---‘tee, habna
min heel meek al samah.
Verse 3:
‘Ikbalni fee kalbi kalzahee, ya moun kee thee kai asta reeh. Wam leek anta fee kalbeel wahee,
Waj’al houbel hoube jareeh.
#183 My Life is An Instant
Verse 1:
Hayati Lahzaton, ‘Aw se-‘a ton ta mour(rou). ‘Aw yawmon wahidon, ya forru minyadi, Likayu
hebbaka fil ardi ya ilahi. Ma ‘indi ‘illal ya’oum. Ma ‘indi ‘illal ya’oum.
Verse 2:
Ou hebbuka Yasu, nafsee ilayka-‘atsha. Li yaw min wahi din, kon malja ‘il hani. Ij-‘allin yar
shaka, za yinni bibti sama. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum.
Verse 3:
Mahammu inbada, mustak bali ghu yuman. Ou sallil ghadee, la lalan asta teel. ‘Ih fazta harra ti
thalilni bil kadasa. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum.
Verse 4:
Arjuka khallini, biwaj hika ‘afi. Wala ous gi ‘ila, sawtid donyal aki. Nabni hana naka, wan ama
taltou foula. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum.
Verse 5:
Fi zilli kalbi ka, hansa maly sa anta, wa latu khi funi, ghaya hi bu-tha-lal. Ala ha ya’ thani fi
thalkal bima ka-na. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum. Rabi fakat hathal ya’oum.
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Recessional Hymns (From the Cedars Hymnal)
#187 Leave All Things and Follow Me
Refrain:
Otrok Kulla Shay-‘en watbani. Wa-‘a-na-‘a ku nula kanasee
ban.
Verse 1:
Otrok Kulla Shay-‘en to-‘ta kulla shay, wah-mi-lis-sa-li ba ta‘al. Tajidir rahata wal hudu. Lan yakhiba zanuka ta-‘al.
Verse 2:
Haysuma ‘aqamta ‘uqi mu ‘ana, lan yagiba waj-hi ta-‘al. Innikh-tar toka li awnan, Al-‘o-la-ya-d’u-ka ta-‘al.
Verse 3:
Nazartu fi ‘aynayka wa ah-batuka, ‘araftu mafi qalbi kata-‘al.
Ardu kal-at shalil hobbi wa salam, Tas rok ho i-lay-ka ta-‘al.
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EnglishRecessionalHymns(NotintheCedarsHymnal)
I.LetThereBePeaceOnEarth
Vs.1
Lettherebepeaceonearthandletitbeginwithme.
Lettherebepeaceonearth,thepeacethatwasmeanttobe.
WithGodasourFather,Brothersallarewe.Letmewalkwithmy
brotherinperfectharmony.
Vs.2
Letpeacebeginwithme,letthisbethemomentnow.WitheverystepI
take,letthisbemysolemnvow:Totakeeachmomentandliveeach
momentinpeaceeternally.Lettherebepeaceonearthandletitbegin
withme.
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