Religion
When My Soul Longed
Translated by Nina Salaman (1924) · From Selected Poems of Jehudah Halevi (Jewish Publication Society, 1924)
That day when my soul longed for the place of assembly,
Yet a dread of departure seized hold of me,
He, great in counsel, prepared for me ways for setting forth,
And I found His name in my heart a sustainment.
Therefore I bow down to Him at every stage;
And at every step I thank Him.
Codex Note
Salaman no. 7. The Journey to Zion. The Beginning of His Journey.
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Halevi, Judah. “When My Soul Longed.” Translated by Nina Salaman. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/judah-halevi/13/.
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