Keep Me
Hymn composed by
Molly BajgotContextual information
“Keep Me” was written at the height of the pandemic in an effort to find solace and connection to the non-physical. It references a common Jewish teaching — “I am but dust and ashes” (Rabbi Simcha Bunem) — to recall our humility in the face of great challenge.
“Keep Me” was written at the height of the pandemic in an effort to find solace and connection to the non-physical. It references a common Jewish teaching — “I am but dust and ashes” (Rabbi Simcha Bunem) — to recall our humility in the face of great challenge.
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[Keep Me]
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10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Molly BajgotHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Molly Bajgot (she/her) is a queer Jewish singer, songwriter, teacher, and prayer leader based on Nipmuc & Pocumtuc land (Easthampton, MA). Molly carries a deep love of Jewish music and liturgy, and weaves together original melodies, traditional liturgy, and communal singing to cultivate connection and meaning for people of all ages. She leads song, prayer services and workshops for Jewish communities locally and nationally.
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Lyricist Background information
Molly Bajgot (she/her) is a queer Jewish singer, songwriter, teacher, and prayer leader based on Nipmuc & Pocumtuc land (Easthampton, MA). Molly carries a deep love of Jewish music and liturgy, and weaves together original melodies, traditional liturgy, and communal singing to cultivate connection and meaning for people of all ages. She leads song, prayer services and workshops for Jewish communities locally and nationally.
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Lyrics
Voice 1:
Keep me in the arms of my beloved, Oh God.
Keep me in the arms of my beloved, Oh God.
Voice 2:
Planted where I stand, grounded by the land,
Carry me back to the sea from dust to dust again.
Perfect as I am, grounded by the land,
Carry me back to the sea from dust to dust again.
Voice 3:
No matter where I go, always keep me close.
No matter where I go, always keep me close.
No matter where I go, always keep me close.
No matter where I go, always keep me close.
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