Vayakhel lyrics

Written and performed by Alicia Jo Rabins

Wise hearted men, wise hearted women
bring what you can, silver and linen
wool of crimson, and of blue
and the bodies I gave you

Build me a tent that I can dwell in
Incense and oil and precious stones
And when you walk I'll walk beside you
and where you live will be my home

Betzalel…guide them well…build me a place to dwell

Build me a lamp with seven branches
made from a single piece of gold
Seven cups like almond blossoms
from their petals fire glows

Make me an altar of acacia
On the corners four gold rings
Make me a pair of holy angels
to guard my words beneath their wings

Oholiav…fill them with love…make me a place to live

Melt down, melt down your copper mirrors
to make a sacred bowl
and fill it up with holy water
to wash your bodies and your souls

Weave me a cloth with angels faces
Just as fine as thread can sew
And when I see how they surround me
I will know that I am home

Wise hearted men… wise hearted women…
bring what you can… silver and linen…

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