Our G-d, Thou art forbearing
Toward the evil and the good;
That is Thy praise.
For Thy sake, not for ours, grant our request.
See how we stand before Thee, humble and lacking in Virtue.
Liturgy
The text is from the hymn of the "Shomea T'filoh" prayer recited during Selichot. The melody brims over with penitence and joy of the spirit. The Rebbe introduced it on Simchat Torah of the year 5716 (1955).
Composed or Taught By The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson
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This melodies opening reveals the remorse of the remorseful spirit, while the conclusion voices a strong hope for the acceptance and fulfillment of the worshippers' petitions to the Almighty
This soulful melody is divided into three parts. The first, wordless, elevates the singers to a deeply spiritual mood. The second expresses yearning for the Divine, while the third is a declaration of faith in the help of our Father and King.
This melody is divided into three short parts, it is a heartfelt declaration of thankfulness, spiritual satisfaction, and steadfast belief in the future redemption
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