Deda:

Funny you should mention that.

One of the songs that I composed during what I guess you could call my "Religious Phase" (circa 1980) came out sounding a whole more Jewish than Baptist - which is what I was (and to some extent, still am I suppose).

"Night in Jerusalem"

Chorus:

In my dreams, the golden spires
of your Temple meet the sun;
In your streets; the children dancing;
See them sing, and laugh, and run!
Your sweet flowers soothe my Spirit,
Tho it's not time to come home;
Let me spend one night, Dear Lord -
In Jerusalem!

1.        All day long, in streets of darkness -
Lord, I've tried to pass the test;
fallen far short of your Glory, Lord,
Though I've tried my level best.

There's lots more I need to do here, Lord;
Lots more I need to learn;
Though my weary heart for sanctuary,
Frequently does yearn!

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You can find the rest of it here:

"Night in Jerusalem" - JCC