Sweet Home Jerusalem

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You can sing this one to the tune of that timeless American western favorite, "Home on the Range."

O, give me a home Near Jerusalem's Dome Where the Saints And the Beggars still pray Where thrice weekly is read The Holy Torah that's spread On the Altar Where her Martyrs have bled Sweet, Home - Jerusalem! City of Peace, and a million problems: God grant me my plea For this holy city and me ~ That Jeru-SHALOM become her history

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P.S. Awtry

Date: 1/7/2019 10:28:00 AM

this made me tear up... your faith shines in it. :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/7/2019 1:30:00 PM

Thank you so much. Now I'm crying too after re-reading it. Appreciated greatly. ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier

Date: 6/13/2018 10:19:00 AM

Beautifully penned from the heart, Gershon. A FAVE for me.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/13/2018 10:33:00 AM

You're right. It was from the heart (as well as the mind's pen)...and WOW--a FAVE?! I'm honored and humbled. Thank you, as always, Line. Best wishes, Gershon

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/13/2018 9:46:00 AM

Ah, wonderful my friend! Bless xomo!

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/13/2018 9:02:00 PM

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/13/2018 10:12:00 AM

Blessings to you, Sister MO. :) gw

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/13/2018 12:24:00 AM

Well written Gershon, I just sang it , it worked. Tom.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/13/2018 10:12:00 AM

Great! Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know. Your visits are always greatly appreciated. ~ Gershon