Sabbath, My Love
July 6, 2023Marriage Song
July 6, 2023O My Lord, Your Dwelling Places Are Lovely
O My Lord, Your dwelling places are lovely
Your Presence is manifest, not in mystery.
My dream brought me to the Temple of God
And I praised its delightful servants,
And the burnt offering, its meal and libation
Which rose up in great pillars of smoke.
I delighted in the song of the Levites,
In their secrets of the sacrificial service.
Then I woke, and still I was with you, O Lord,
And I gave thanks – for to You it is pleasant to give thanks
Yehudah HaLevi
Yehudah HaLevi (c. 1075-1141) was a Jewish poet and philosopher who is considered one of the greatest Hebrew poets in history. His poetry often dealt with themes of love, faith, and the longing for God, and his most famous works include "The Kuzari" and "Zion, Will You Not Ask?"