That day when my soul longed for the place of assembly,
Yet a dread of departure seized hold of me,
He, great in counsel, prepared for me ways for setting forth,
And I found His name in my heart a sustainment.
Therefore I bow down to Him at every stage;
And at every step I thank Him.
Translated by Nina Salaman
Yehudah HaLevi
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-my-soul-longed-the-beginning-of-his-journey/
