HYMN VIII.Agni.

1. Now praise, as one who strives for strength, the harnessing of Agni's car,

The liberal, the most splendid One;

2 Who, guiding worshippers aright, withers, untouched by age, the foe:

When worshipped fair to look upon;

3 Who for his glory is extolled at eve and morning in our homes,

Whose statute is inviolate;

4 Who shines refulgent like the Sun, with brilliance and with fiery flame,

Decked with imperishable sheen.

5 Him Atri, Agni, have our songs Strengthened according to his sway:

All glories hath he made his own.

6 May we with Agni's, Indra's help, with Soma's, yea, of all the Gods,

Uninjured dwell together still, and conquer those who fight with us.