October 2021 • the Open Siddur Project ✍ פְּרוֺיֶּקט הַסִּדּוּר הַפָּתוּחַ

Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., Synagogues, Opening Prayers, English vernacular prayer

“Lift, lift the voice of praise on high,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Devotion” as Hymn 20 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 24-25. . . .

The Sun Shines On With Glorious Light, a hymn on Divine Providence in Relation to Israel by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E.

“The sun shines on with glorious light,” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), first published in 1842, appears under the subject of “Divine Providence in Relation to Israel” as Hymn 9 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 14. . . .

Refreshed By Sleep, That Sovereign Balm – a hymn on “Morning” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Birkhot haShaḥar

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19th century C.E., waking, 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, paraliturgical elohai neshamah, ABAB rhyming scheme

“Refresh’d by sleep, that sov’reign balm” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Morning” as Hymn 48 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 51-52. . . .

Remember Man While Thou Art Young, a hymn on “Religion in Early Life” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, תוכחות tokheḥot, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E.

“Remember man while thou art young,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Religion in Early Life” as Hymn 18 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 22. . . .

God Supreme! To Thee I Pray, a hymn on “Submission to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Yotser Ohr

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, AABB rhyming scheme

“God Supreme! to thee I pray,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Submission to the Will of God” as Hymn 32 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 35-36. . . .

Here At This Temple’s Holy Shrine, a hymn on Devotion by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Unknown Author(s)

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Opening Prayers, English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, paraliturgical mah tovu, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., Synagogues

“Here at this temple’s holy shrine,” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), published in 1842, appears under the subject “Devotion” as Hymn 21 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 25. . . .

Naḥamu (Comfort Ye!), a hymn by J.C.L. (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Tishah b'Av

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South Carolina, hymns, 19th century C.E., שבת נחמו Shabbat Naḥamu, 57th century A.M., Opening Prayers, English vernacular prayer, על נהרות בבל Al naharot Bavel

“Naḥamu (Comfort Ye!),” by J.C.L., published in 1842, appears as Hymn 2 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 7. . . .

When Morning Paints the Eastern Sky, a hymn on the Immortality of the Soul by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns

“When morning paints the eastern sky,” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Immortality of the Soul” as Hymn 54 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 57. That page is missing in the one copy of the first edition we know to exist. Thankfully, the hymn appears under the same subject as Hymn 40 in Hymns Written for the Use of Hebrew Congregations (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1856), p. 44. . . .

I Will Extol Thee My King! (Psalms 145), a hymn on Divine Mercy by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, paraliturgical Psalms 145

“I will extol Thee, my King! (Psalms 145)” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Divine Mercy” as Hymn 12 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 17. . . .

When Light Broke Forth at God’s Command (Genesis 9:13), a hymn on Divine Mercy by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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hymns, AABB rhyming scheme, divine mercy, 19th century C.E., פרשת נח Parashat Noaḥ, Floods, 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina

“When light broke forth at God’s command (Genesis, Chap. IX. v. 13)” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject of Divine Mercy as Hymn 14 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 18. . . .

He spoke and Thro’ the Gloom Profound, a hymn for Shabbat by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Ḳabbalat Shabbat

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E.

“He spoke and thro’ the gloom profound,” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Sabbath” as Hymn 56 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 58. . . .

Oh! How Shall Man With God Contend (Job 9), a hymn on “Obedience to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, תוכחות tokheḥot, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E., זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah

“Oh! how shall man with God contend (Job Chap. IX),” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Obedience to the Will of God” as Hymn 28 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 31-32. . . .

O’er All This Wide and Beauteous Earth, a hymn on Divine Mercy by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Gershon Lazarus

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divine mercy, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABCB rhyming scheme

“O’er all this wide and beauteous earth” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Divine Mercy” as Hymn 13 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 17-18. . . .

With Rapture I Behold the Light, a hymn for Shabbat by Gershon Lazarus (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Ḳabbalat Shabbat

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South Carolina, hymns, paraliturgical mah tovu, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., Opening Prayers, English vernacular prayer

“With Rapture I Behold the Light,” by Gershon Lazarus (1809-1869), published in 1842, appears under the subject “Sabbath” as Hymn 58 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 60. . . .

Rebuke Me Not Nor Chasten Me (Psalms 38), a hymn on “Confidence in God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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English vernacular prayer, תשובה teshuvah, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, paraliturgical Psalms 38, 19th century C.E., זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah, 57th century A.M.

“Rebuke me not, nor chasten me (Psalm XXXVIII),” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Confidence in God” as Hymn 29 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 32-33. . . .

Almighty God Whose Will Alone (Genesis 16:13), a hymn on Omniscience by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer

“Almighty God! whose will alone (Genesis, Chap. XVI, v. 13),” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject of “Omniscience” as Hymn 7 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 12-13. . . .

How Long Will Man In Pleasure Merged, a hymn on “Piety” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah, 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, תשובה teshuvah, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E.

“How long will man in pleasure merged,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Piety” as Hymn 25 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 28-29. . . .

How Cold That Man! To Faith How Dead! – a hymn on Divine Providence by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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AABCCB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns

“How cold that man! to faith how dead!” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject “Divine Providence” as Hymn 8 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 13-14. . . .

Man of the World! Wilt Thou Not Pause, a hymn on “Piety” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, תשובה teshuvah, South Carolina, hymns, AABB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E., זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah

“Man of the world! wilt thou not pause,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Piety” as Hymn 26 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 29-30. . . .

Source of Mercy, Truth and Grace! – a hymn for Shabbat by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Minḥah l'Shabbat

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hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina

“Source of Mercy, truth and grace!” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Sabbath” as Hymn 57 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 59-60. . . .

It is the Solemn Sabbath Day, a hymn for Shabbat by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Shaḥarit l'Shabbat ul'Yom Tov, Saturday

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E.

“It is the solemn Sabbath day,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Sabbath” as Hymn 55 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 57-58. . . .

Fear Not Fear Not Jeshurun (Isaiah 44), a hymn on Divine Providence in Relation to Israel by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme

“Fear not, fear not, Jeshurun (Isaiah, Chap. XLIV),” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject of “Divine Providence in Relation to Israel” as Hymn 10 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 15-16. . . .

Oh King of Glory When We Contemplate, a hymn on Divine Mercy by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Cordelia Moïse Cohen and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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AABBCC rhyming scheme, divine mercy, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns

“Oh King of Glory! when we contemplate,” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject of “Divine Mercy” as Hymn 15 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 19-20. . . .

I Lift Mine Eyes Unto the Hills (Psalms 121), a hymn to Hope in God by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, Paraliturgical Psalms 121, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme

“I lift mine eyes unto the hills (Psalms 121),” by Cordelia Moïse Cohen (1809-1869), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Hope in God” as Hymn 30 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 33. . . .

Winter, a hymn on “Immortality of the Soul” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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the Wet Season (Fall & Winter)

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hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina

“Winter (Oh! sad is nature’s aspect now)” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Winter” as Hymn 51 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 53-54. . . .

Praise Ye the Lord! For it is Good (Psalms 150), a hymn on “Praise and Thanksgiving” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, paraliturgical Psalms 150

“Praise ye the Lord! for it is good (Psalms CL),” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Praise and Thanksgiving” as Hymn 43 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 46-47. . . .

Let the Lord Be Ever Praised! – a hymn on “Praise and Thanksgiving” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns

“Let the Lord be ever praised!” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Praise and Thanksgiving” as Hymn 47 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 50-51. . . .

Oh! Thou in Whom the Power Dwells, a hymn on “Submission to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Repenting, Resetting, and Forgiveness

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exhortation, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, memento mori, ABAB rhyming scheme

“Oh! thou in whom the power dwells,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Submission to the Will of God” as Hymn 36 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 39-40. . . .

Oh! That on Morning’s Dewy Wings, a hymn on “Submission to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation

“Oh! that on morning’s dewy wings,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Submission to the Will of God” as Hymn 33 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 36. . . .

Though Sorrows May be Multiplied, a hymn on “Obedience to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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English vernacular prayer, תשובה teshuvah, South Carolina, hymns, תוכחות tokheḥot, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E., זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah, 57th century A.M.

“Though sorrows may be multiplied,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Obedience to the Will of God” as Hymn 27 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 30-31. . . .

Oh! Thou Whose Shrine the Sweetest Incense Bears, a hymn on “Charity” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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קטורת Ḳetoret

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, חסד Ḥesed, lovingkindness, South Carolina, hymns, AABBCC rhyming scheme

“Oh! thou, whose shrine the sweetest incense bears,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Charity” as Hymn 37 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 40-41. . . .

The Lord a Watchful Guardian Reigns, a hymn on “Evening” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Maariv Aravim

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19th century C.E., waking, 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, מעריב ערבים ma'ariv aravim, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme

“The Lord a watchful guardian reigns” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Evening” as Hymn 49 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 52-53. . . .

In God, the Holy, Wise, and Just – a hymn on Omniscience by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme

“In God, the holy, wise, and just,” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject of Omniscience as Hymn 6 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 11-12. . . .

Let Choral Songs of Gladness Flow, a hymn on Revelation by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Shavuot, Shemini Atseret (and Simḥat Torah)

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Har Sinai, South Carolina, hymns, התורה the Torah, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer

“Let choral songs of gladness flow,” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject “Revelation” as Hymn 16 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 20-21. . . .

Israel! To Holy Numbers Tune Thy Harp, a hymn by Columbus Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, Charleston, South Carolina, 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Columbus Moïse and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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Shaḥarit l'Shabbat ul'Yom Tov

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United States, 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, American Jewry of the United States, American Reform Movement, South Carolina, hymns, 19th century C.E.

“Israel! to holy numbers tune thy harp’s exalting strain,” by Columbus Moïse (1809-1871), was first delivered in 1842 as part of the consecration of the new synagogue building for Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim and published that year in the congregation’s hymnal. It appears as Hymn 3 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 8. . . .

Lord! When I Hear Thy Holy Law, a hymn on Divine Law by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Before the Aliyot

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, התורה the Torah, ABAB rhyming scheme

“Lord! when I hear Thy holy law,” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject “Divine Law” as Hymn 17 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 21-22. . . .

Early and Late My God I Seek, a hymn on “Hope in God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina

“Early and late my God I seek,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Hope in God” as Hymn 31 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 34-35. . . .

I Wept When From My Eager Grasp, a hymn on “Submission to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns

“I wept when from my eager grasp,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Submission to the Will of God” as Hymn 35 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 38. . . .

O! Thou Possest of Health and Bloom, a hymn on “Immortality of the Soul” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Dying

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme

“O! thou possest of health and bloom” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Immortality of the Soul” as Hymn 52 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 54-55. . . .

O Uncreated Holy One! – a hymn on Praise and Thanksgiving by Caroline de Litchfield Harby (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Caroline de Litchfield Harby and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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Bedtime Shema

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thanksgiving, South Carolina, hymns, AABB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer

“O uncreated Holy One!” by Caroline de Litchfield Harby (ca.1800-1876), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Praise and Thanksgiving” as Hymn 46 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 49. . . .

Eternal, Almighty, Invisible God! – a hymn on “Praise and Thanksgiving” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., Synagogues, English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, paraliturgical mah tovu, AABB rhyming scheme

“Eternal, Almighty, Invisible God! ” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Praise and Thanksgiving” as Hymn 44 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 47-48. . . .

Spring, a hymn on “Immortality of the Soul” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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the Dry Season (Spring & Summer)

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E.

“Spring (Holy and everlasting one!)” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Immortality of the Soul” as Hymn 50 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 53. . . .

I Saw a Palace Proud and High (Proverbs 14:11), a hymn on “Charity” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Caroline de Litchfield Harby and Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina)

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South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, wisdom

“I saw a palace proud and high (Proverbs chap. XIV v. 11),” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Charity” as Hymn 39 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 42-43. . . .

God of My Fathers! Merciful and Just, a hymn on the Immortality of the Soul by Caroline de Litchfield Harby (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, resurrection, South Carolina, hymns, memento mori, AABB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E.

“God of my fathers! merciful and just,” by Caroline de Litchfield Harby (ca.1800-1876), first published in 1842, appears under the subject “Immortality of the Soul” as Hymn 53 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 55. That page is missing in the one copy of the first edition we know to exist. Thankfully, the hymn appears under the same subject as Hymn 39 in Hymns Written for the Use of Hebrew Congregations (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1856), p. 43. . . .

Draw Nigh, Lord! Unto My Soul, a hymn on “Submission to the Will of God” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M.

“Draw nigh, Lord! unto my soul,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Submission to the Will of God” as Hymn 34 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 37. . . .

Descend Into Thyself, My Soul! – a hymn on “Self-Examination” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Self-Reflection

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הסתכלות פנימית histaklut pnimit, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme

“Descend into thyself, my soul!” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Self-Examination” as Hymn 22 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), pp. 26-27. . . .

Oh! Turn At Meek Devotion’s Call, a hymn on “Piety” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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זמן תשובה Zman teshuvah, 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer, תשובה teshuvah, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, exhortation, 19th century C.E.

“Oh! turn at meek devotion’s call,” by Penina Moïse, published in 1842, appears under the subject “Piety” as Hymn 24 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 28. . . .

Unless the Land Where Ye Abide (Psalms 127), a hymn on Divine Providence in Relation to Israel by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, paraliturgical Psalms 127, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., English vernacular prayer

“Unless the land where ye abide (Psalm CXXVII),” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject “Divine Providence in Relation to Israel” as Hymn 11 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 16. . . .

The Lord of Heaven Reigns, a hymn on Omnipotence by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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Aharon N. Varady (transcription), Ḳahal Ḳadosh Beth Elohim (Charleston, South Carolina) and Penina Moïse

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English vernacular prayer, South Carolina, hymns, ABAB rhyming scheme, 19th century C.E., 57th century A.M., Opening Prayers

“The Lord of Heaven reigns,” by Penina Moïse, was published in 1842, and appears under the subject “Omnipotence” as Hymn 5 in Hymns Written for the Service of the Hebrew Congregation Beth Elohim, South Carolina (Penina Moïse et al., Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim, 1842), p. 10. . . .

We Bless Thee, Oh Lord! As the Bountiful Source – a hymn on “Praise and Thanksgiving” by Penina Moïse (Ḳ.Ḳ. Beth Elohim 1842)

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