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Benediction (Num. 6:24-26)

Death Astonished Album: Reformation Track 9

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Even after (or during!) our bouts with sin and doubt, we are still sent into the world to bear His word. It's a natural consequence of working faith. He is with us, though. Always.

Lyrics

[instrumental - ancient middle eastern music]
[Spoken]
Shema Yisrael
Adonai Eloheinu
Adonai Echad

[Whispered]
Baruch shem kevod malchuto
Le'olam va'ed

[Verse 1]
I have sent you into the world
Like sheep among the wolves
So be wise, like a serpent
And harmless as a dove

[instrumental - short]

[Verse 2]
In the world, you will have trials
You will suffer for My Name's sake
But do not be afraid
For I have overcome the world

[Instrumental - short]

[Bridge]
In Me, you must remain
To bear My word and spread its flame
Until the end, you must endure
Till time, at last, is born again

[Chorus]
Yevarechecha ADONAI veyishmerecha
(May the LORD bless you and keep you)
Ya'er ADONAI panav eleicha veyichunecha
(May the LORD make His face shine
 Upon you and be gracious unto you)
Yissa ADONAI panav eleicha veyasem lecha shalom
(May the LORD lift up his face
 Toward you and give you peace)

[Instrumental]

[Ending]
Translation of Hebrew intro: Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, The LORD is One. Blessed be the name of His glorious kingdom Forever and ever."