From the recording Joan Beckow Legacy Project
Music by Joan Beckow
Words based on Jewish liturgy (UAHC prayerbook)
Additional text by Joan Beckow
Arranged for violin, viola and cello by Jessica M Stuart
Choral and piano parts by WB Stuart
Lyrics
May the words of my mouth
And the meditations of my heart
Be acceptable unto Thee, Oh Lord.
I only pray for you to hear me, hear me,
Listen Lord, listen to me.
Blessed Lord, may this song
Full of praises that I sing to Thee,
Be acceptable unto Thee, Oh Lord.
Guard my tongue from evil,
All evil,
My lips from speaking guile.
Purify my heart from malice.
Give me shelter from pride.
Teach me how to reflect
On the journey of my soul.
Hear my spirit sing.
How clear to me
This struggle to find You
In all I may do.
May the words …