MAOZ TZUR
Hebrew lyrics from 13th century poem
music & English lyrics by Neal Katz

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This Chanukah melody affirms God's power which helps the weak to triumph over the strong and light to triumph over darkness.

Maoz Tzur Yeshuati
Lecha Na'eh LeShabei'ach
Tikon Beit Tefilati
VeSham Todah Nezabei'ach
Maoz Tzur...

Rock of Ages let our song be heard
With joy in our hearts we praise You
When evil armies tried to break our will
You helped us to see it through

Le'Et Tachin Matbei'ach
MiTzar Ha-Mnabei'ach
Az Egmor BeShir Mizmor
Chanukat HaMizbei'ach
Maoz Tzur...

Rock of Ages we are still alive
After all that has befallen us
Time and again we have prevailed
In Your hand we place our trust

Mighty Rock of my salvation, it is pleasing to praise You. Restore my house of prayer, and there I will offer thanksgiving. Once you have prepared the destruction of the blaspheming enemy, then I will conclude the dedication of the altar by singing a song of praise.

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