Joseph Friedlander, comp. The Standard Book of Jewish Verse. 1917.
By Attributed to Isaac Luria (Trans. Nina Davis)A Sabbath of Rest
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A Sabbath of rest.
That all the years through we should keep thy behest—
To set out a table full-laden, to honor
The Sabbath of rest.
This day is for Israel light and rejoicing,
A Sabbath of rest.
Gift of new soul for the souls distrest,
Soother of sighs for the prisoned spirit—
The Sabbath of rest.
This day is for Israel light and rejoicing,
A Sabbath of rest.
Thou madest this day to be holy and blest,
And those heavy-laden find safety and stillness,
A Sabbath of rest.
This day is for Israel light and rejoicing,
A Sabbath of rest.
If I treasure the Sabbath I bring Thee the best—
The noblest of offerings, the sweetest of incense—
A Sabbath of rest.
This day is for Israel light and rejoicing,
A Sabbath of rest.
And save now and comfort the sorely opprest
Now sitting at Sabbath, all singing and praising
The Sabbath of rest.
This day is for Israel light and rejoicing,
A Sabbath of rest.