A Psalm of Now: For the New Musicians - January 26, 2025 - For the Jewish Songwriting Cooperative Winter Retreat, January 2025

For the Jewish Songwriting Cooperative Winter Retreat, January 2025

A PSALM OF NOW - FOR THE NEW MUSICIANS

By Larry Karol 

January 26, 2025

Source of inspiration, 

Sweet singer of the Universe, 

Composer of ongoing creation, 

Be with us as we craft words and melody

Turning them into songs

Intended to engender

Comfort

Healing 

Connection

Respect 

Empathy and

Decency. 

Accompany our minds and hearts

As we lead and teach,

Discovering sparks of holiness,

Seeds of blessing,

And threads of hope and love.

Hold us together as a community

That brings to life the wisdom of our ancestors, 

The insights of our peers

And the precious gleam in the eyes of 

Students, Children and grandchildren.

May our mutual devotion, Eternal One,

Never depart from us.