This subject, simultaneously harboring contrite humility in the heart — the state of teshuvah tata’ah, as explained — and the above — mentioned [contrary emotion of] joy in G‑d, that is also necessary for the service of prayer,

This subject, simultaneously harboring contrite humility in the heart — the state of teshuvah tata’ah, as explained — and the above — mentioned [contrary emotion of] joy in G‑d, that is also necessary for the service of prayer,

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בלי שום ספק וספק ספיקא בעולם[The worshiper offers supplications such as the above] without the faintest vestige of doubt.וכמו שאנו מברכין בכל תפלת שמונה עשרה: תיכף שמבקשים סלח לנו כו’, ברוך אתה

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Now if mere mortals are also expected to forgive instantly, what kind of praise is it that we offer the Infinite One in Shemoneh Esreh (the Amidah) by ascribing a like attribute to Him? This is the question that the Alter Rebbe now anticipates:

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וכל החטאים שמתוודים בעל חטא מדי שנה, אף שחזר ועבר עליהםAs to all the sins for which we confess in the Al Chet annually, though repeatedly violated,” align

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ומה שכתוב: וחטאתי נגדי תמידAs to the verse that says,a 20 “My sin is always before me,”אין המכוון להיות תמיד עצב נבזה, חס ושלום/p