The
concept of Malochim (angels) acting as intermediates
for the Tefilos is mentioned in the Gemoro (Shabbos 12b).
Tefilos directed to the Malochim,* started in the times of the
Gaonim. We find in Selichos, Pizmonim & Piyutim where we daven
directly to the Malochim.
Kabbalists had a practice of forcing an oath on
the Malochim. ( משביעין
את המלאכים ).
Hashem gives permission to the Malochim to do as they are
commanded (by humans) even if the recipients are not worthy and have
no zechusim for the favour. (Levush)
There used to be a Minhag for Chazanim to force an oath on the
Malochim.
The Chazanim were concerned that an Ayin Hora will cause them to lose their voice during Davening.
The Chazanim had a Nusach they said, before saying Hamelech.(Yomim
Noroim)
בשם שמעי' -------(שמות של מלאכים)---- אני
פלוני בן פלוני משביע אני עליכם
שתסייעו לי
שאתפלל היום בקול רם ונעים וערב ואל יחר גרוני ואל ילאה רוחי וכוחי
(In the name of the Malochim --- I Ploni the son of Ploni, place a
Shevuah on you (Malochim) that you will help me to Daven today with a
voice that is loud, pleasant and sweet, and my throat shouldn’t
anger (cough) and my spirit and strength shouldn’t tire.)
The Levush (O.Ch.584) was against this Hashba’ah (oath). He writes that it is wrong to force Hashem to accept your Tefillos**.
The
acceptance of Tefillos is dependant on the Kavanos Halev,and you may not force
it.
The second issue the Levush had against it, was, Hefsek, The
Nusach was said after Baruch Sheomar.(before Hamelech)
The Levush suggest to eliminate it altogether and if not possible,
then it should be said before Baruch Sheomar.
*Many Poskim(Maharal, Vilna Gaon< Chasam Sofer etc.)
were against it, but weren’t successful,in stopping it.
** loss of voice is a sign of non acceptance of Tefilos
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