[Chorus]
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 remove our sins
[Verse 1]
The Copts then believed in the Lord Jesus
And joy filled all the cities of Egypt
In a very very short time they abolished all idols,
The cross was exalted the sign of the faith
Satan quickly rose to war the sons of God
He stirred the rulers emperors and armies
[Verse 2]
He then declared war on the sons of the faith
Deny your Christ or be thrown in the fire
Our honoured fathers elders and youngsters.
Were not moved by pain
distressed nor dishonored
But said courageously forward no turning back
We don´t fear fire our Lord is Jesus Christ
[Verse 3]
They were beaten and imprisoned they lived in oppression
They were burnt and killed and tasted every pain
By the power of their faith they over came their pain
They kept believing in the King of Peace
With blood and suffering they bought the faith
And preserved it for us in the name of our saviour
[Verse 4]
Let us all rise from our laziness
With diligence seeking the heavenly reward
The church of our fathers you are our pride
To her success let us all join together
My Coptic church her faith is orthodox
For ever strong Egypt is for Christ.