Yosef's Tefillah & Torah Song

Tefilla Part: All the vows I’ve made, the things I’ve said, the words I’ve gave they mock me Empty promises before you All the tears I’ve cried the sighs I’ve sighed the things I’ve tried they mock me And here I am before you Broken, beaten, shamed, I stand before You White flag waving in the air Turn to me and please - רחם על בניך! There’s nowhere else to turn from here Step by step engulfed in pain Stumbling blindly through the night Doors are slammed and locked and chained, אבקש פניך! Can You take me by the hand הוריני ה' דרכיך Can You make me understand רצוניך רצוני Torah Part: Know that every word above is heard the heavens stir Your Torah Transforming worlds within you Know that if you try With every sigh The One on high rewards you He will place a crown upon you So work, my son, grab hold and Torah will guide you and bring you close and heal your pain Open up your heart and let it inside you For this door will never be locked and chained Because לא בשמים היא Nor across the widest sea It belongs to you, my son It’s what you’ve been seeking לולי תורתך, תורתך שעשועי אז אבדתי בעני