A reading for Fathers' Day,

in memory of my own father, Ehud Ben-Yehuda, z'l

My father, whom I Love

When I was young, and small,

I lifted up my eyes and saw a mighty giant...

My father, whom I love.

As I got older, and wiser and taller,

It seemed that he grew grayer and smaller --

My father, whom I love.

With time I learned to pray, to hope --

I also learned, alas, that life is short.

I grew apart from him,

My father, whom I love.

I came to think that I was master of my life --

Yet I had to let go of my "old man" --

My father, whom I love.

Beyond my home and hearth, I learned, with time,

A greater power dwelt, and it would give me solace:

My father, whom I love.

’Twas our creator, glorious king, benevolent

Master supreme of all I beheld --

My father, whom I love.

In Him I can find the answer to all questions,

The end of all doubts and fears,

My father, whom I love.

He comforts me and brings me healing,

He teaches me the brotherhood of Man --

My father, whom I love.

Through Him, my father, flesh and bone,

As I and my progeny, will gain eternal life

My father, whom I love.

To Him are due honor and glory,

Sovereignty and majesty

My father, whom I love.

He shall have my allegiance and my trust

My never ending thankfulness,

My Glorious Master, Creator of life and knowledge,

My Father, whom I love.

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