13. For Eternity
Adon Olam (4:19)
One of the most universally familiar hymns in Jewish liturgy, usually sung at the end of Sabbath services.
It depicts the cosmic aspect of eternity and all inclusiveness.
Adon Olam asher malach b’terem kol y’tseer nivra,
L’ayt na-asa b’cheftso kol, azay melech sh’mo nikra
V’acharey kichlot ha-kol l’vado yimloch nora
V’hu haya, v’hu hoveh, v’hu yihyeh b’tifara.
Oh Lord, God, King of the Universe, You are the One that blessed creation first.
Oh Lord, hear my cry, You are my guide, without fail I know You’re always by my side.
With no beginning, without an end, when I have You there’s no need to pretend.
When I sleep and as I rise, when I’m with You I know I’ll survive.
V’hu echad v’ayn sheynee, l’hamsheel lo l’hachbeera:
B’lee raysheet b’lee tachleet, v’lo ha-oz v’ha misra.
V’hu aylee v’chai goalee, v’tsur chevlee b’ayt tsara.
He was, He is, and always shall be. He was, He is, for eternity.
He was, He is, and always shall be. He was, He is, for eternity.
V’hu nee-see umanos see, m’nat kosee b’yom ekra.
B’yado afkeed ruchee, b’ayt eeshan v’a-ee-ra: V’im ruchee g’veeyatee, adonay lee v’lo ee-ra.
Oh Lord, God, King of the Universe, You are the One that blessed creation first.
Oh Lord, hear my cry, You are my guide. Without fail I know You’re always by my side.
With no beginning, without an end, when I have You there’s no need to pretend.
When I sleep and as I rise, when I’m with You I know I’ll survive.
B’meekdasho tagel nafshee mesheecheynoo teeshlach mira v’az nasheer b’bet kodshee.
Amen, Amen, shema nora.
Lyrics and Music by Larry Singer and Justin Goodman. BMI © 2010 Dr-Roots,LLC All rights reserved.
