Religion
My Dream
Translated by Nina Salaman (1924) · From Selected Poems of Jehudah Halevi (Jewish Publication Society, 1924)
My God, Thy dwelling-places are lovely!
It is in vision and not in dark speeches that Thou art near.
My dream did bring me into the sanctuaries of God,
And I beheld His beautiful services;
And the burnt-offering and meal-offering and drink-offering,
And round about, heavy clouds of smoke.
And it was ecstasy to me to hear the Levites' song,
In their council for the order of services.
I awoke, and I was yet with Thee, O God,
And I gave thanks, and it was sweet to thank Thee.
Codex Note
Salaman no. 4. The Journey to Zion.
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Halevi, Judah. “My Dream.” Translated by Nina Salaman. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/judah-halevi/10/.
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Halevi, Judah. “My Dream.” Translated by Nina Salaman. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/judah-halevi/10/.
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