Mein Tatte in Himmel- From the Soul

Mein Tatte in Himmel, please hold me in Your Hands
Cover me, clench me tightly, I beg of You.
Hide my soul and restore my spirit
Waves of darkness threaten to carry me away
Forces beyond my control threaten to tear me from You.

Mein Tatte, I cry to You
A little respite for your tochter'l!
My soul is in torment
My heart's expression in danger of being silenced forever
Attackers plot my demise.
If I were to fall from You,
I would not hit the ground alive
Heart and soul would be devoured mid-air!
They pursue my every step,
Poison each waking moment with fear.
I tremble, but I do not faint in my terror
It is my fervent knowledge that You are forever near me.
Keeping body and soul together

Mein Tatte in Himmel, I pray to You
My strength is gone, did I ever have any?
Heart and soul ache unceasingly
Were my tears precious pearls, none of Your Children would suffer from want
Please, I beseech You
Shield me, protect me, treasure me,
So I might live another day.


Translation Key

Mein Tatte in Himmel (Yiddish)
My Father in Heaven

tochter'l ( Yiddish)
little daughter