Singing the Living Tradition ‎#219

219. O Hear, My People

1 O hear, my people, hear me well:
"I have no need for sacrifice;
but mercy, loving kindness shall
alone for life and good suffice."

2 Then source of peace, lead us to peace,
a place profound, and wholly true.
And lead us to a mastery
o'er drives in us that war pursue.

3 May deeds we do inscribe our names
as blessings in the Book of Life.
O source of peace, lead us to heal.
O source of peace, lead us from strife.

Text Information

• First Line: O hear, my people, hear me well
• Title: O Hear, My People
• Author: Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav, 1770-1831
• Meter: L.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Days of Awe; Rosh Hashanah; Social Justice; Yom Kippur

Tune Information

• Name: L'CHA DODI
• Composer: L. Lewandowski, 1821-1894
• Meter: L.M.
• Key: C Major
• Copyright: Public Domain