Shema and Its Blessings

> Then the Ophanim and the Holy Hayyot, with a roar of noise, raise themselves toward the Seraphim and, facing them, give praise, saying: All say aloud: Blessed is the LORD's glory from His place. Ezek. 3 bx To the blessed God they offer melodies. To the King, living and eternal God, they say psalms and proclaim praises. For it is He alone, exalted and holy, who does mighty deeds and creates new things, who is Master of battles and sows righteousness, who makes salvation grow and creates cures, who is is revered in praises, the LORD of wonders, who in His goodness, continually renews the work of creation, day after day, as it is said: "[Praise] Him who made the great lights, Ps. 136 for His love endures for ever.' >» May You make a new light shine over Zion, and may we all soon be worthy of its light. Blessed are You, LORD, who forms the radiant lights. They form a heavenly retinue surrounding the divine throne, an angelic choir singing God's praises.