Then I remembered the best consolation far greater than these is a beautiful prayer for the Presence of God found in my old Jewish Prayer Book.
"The Order of Putting on the Tallith and Tephillin: Blessed art thou, O Lord, our God, King of the universe, who hath sanctified us by his commandments, and hath commanded us to enwrap ourselves in the fringed garment. How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men under the shadow of thy wings they take shelter. They shall be satisfied with the fatness of thy house for with thee is the fountain of life; in thy light shall we see light. Continue thy lovingkindenss to them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart."
I photocopied the pages and put them in my journal, then gave my prayer book to a lady in 1990 who's father was Jewish. I apologize to the NY Council of Rabbis for failing to cite properly and hope all human beings will learn (start the work in me first) to respect human life and find need for the Blessed Creator. With all good intentions, Anita Mullins Brown, 121512@2 PM.
