Worship in Song ‎#153

153. O Hear, My People, Hear Me Well

1 O hear, my people, hear me well:
"I have no need for sacrifice;
but mercy, loving kindness shall
alone for life and good suffice."

2 Then source of peace, lead us to peace,
a place profound, and wholly true.
And lead us to a mastery
o'er drives in us that war pursue.

3 May deeds we do inscribe our names
as blessings in the Book of Life.
O source of peace, lead us to heal.
O source of peace, lead us from strife.

Text Information

• First Line: O hear, my people, hear me well
• Title: O Hear, My People, Hear Me Well
• Author: Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav (ca. 1800)
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.
• Publication Date: 1996
• Scripture:
  Hosea 6:6
• Topic: Blessing (blessedness); Healing; Mercy; Peace; Sacrifice

Tune Information

• Name: L'CHA DODI
• Composer: L. Lewandowski
• Meter: 8.8.8.8.
• Key: C Major