HYMN VI. Agni.

1. AGNI, accept this flaming brand, this waiting with my prayer on thee:

Hear graciously these songs of praise.

2 With this hymn let us honour thee, seeker of horses, Son of Strength,

With this fair hymn, thou nobly born.

3 As such, lover of song, with songs, wealth-lover, giver of our wealth!

With reverence let us worship thee.

4 Be thou for us a liberal Prince, giver and Lord of precious things.

Drive those who hate us far away.

5 Such as thou art, give rain from heaven, give strength which no man may resist:

Give food exceeding plentiful.

6 To him who lauds thee, craving help, most youthful envoy! through our song,

Most holy Herald! come thou nigh.

7 Between both races, Agni, Sage, well skilled thou passest to and fro,

As envoy friendly to mankind.

8 Befriend us thou as knowing all. Sage, duly worship thou the Gods,

And seat thee on this sacred grass.