For the Voice

Unknown

17th Century

For the voice:

I entreat you Paskon, Atmon, Sagron: Paskon, that my voice not stop: Atmon, that my throat not be sealed; Sagron, that my throat not be closed. May it be your will, God and Lord of our fathers, to give me a fine and pleasing voice, and may it not stop, and may my throat not become agitated, and may my voice be fine, pleasing, and strong, as it is written: As the sound of the trumpet grew louder and louder, Moses spoke and the voice of God answered him (Exodus 19:19). In the names of Shemaiah, Sariel, Kitmon, Pismon, Asa, Astmar, Sanmaglof: I, So-and-So adjure them to help me pray today with a loud, fine, and pleasing voice, that my throat not become agitated, and that my spirit and strength not become weary.

Translated by
Levana
Chajes
.

Credits

Unknown, For the Voice, Ms. British Library (London), Or. 10568, 16r, 17th Century, Ashkenazic script.

Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.

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