What is this my strength, and what is even
This, the spirit in me, too?
But, indeed, man’s singing
May seem good to Thee;
So I praise Thee, singing, while there dwelleth
Yet the breath of God in me.
SOLOMON IBN GABIROL, 1050.
(Trans. Nina Salaman.)
MORNING PRAYERS
MAY it be Thy will, O God, that I walk in Thy law, and cleave to Thy commandments. Lead me not into sin or temptation or contempt. Let not evil desire rule over me. Bend my will to Thine. Keep me from sinful men and worthless companions. Help me to cling to the good, and give me grace in Thy sight and in the sight of those about me. Amen.