The Prayer of the Priests after Blessing the People
Master of the Universe!
We have done that which You have ordained us to do.
Do for us that which You have promised us to do—Look down from Your holy habitation, from heaven, and bless Your people Israel (Deuteronomy 26:15, NRSV).
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