Religion
Wonderful is Thy Love (rhymed version)
Translated by Nina Salaman (1924) · From Selected Poems of Jehudah Halevi (Jewish Publication Society, 1924)
Let my sweet song be pleasing unto Thee—
The incense of my praise—
O my Beloved that art flown from me,
Far from mine errant ways!
But I have held the garment of His love,
Seeing the wonder and the might thereof).
The glory of Thy name is my full store—
My portion for the toil wherein I strove:
Increase the sorrow:—I shall love but more!
Wonderful is Thy love!
Codex Note
Salaman rhymed translation of no. 62 (Rhymed Translations, at the back of the book).
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Halevi, Judah. “Wonderful is Thy Love (rhymed version).” Translated by Nina Salaman. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/judah-halevi/93/.
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Halevi, Judah. “Wonderful is Thy Love (rhymed version).” Translated by Nina Salaman. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/judah-halevi/93/.
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