HYMN XLIII Visvedevas.

1. SING out the pious at your sacrifices to move with adorations Earth and Heaven -

The Holy Singers, whose unmatched devotions, like a tree's branches, part in all directions.

2 Let sacrifice proceed like some fleet courser: with one accord lift ye on high the ladles.

Strew sacred grass meet for the solenm service: bright flames that love the Gods have mounted upward.

3 Like babes in arms reposing on their mother, let the Gods sit upon the grass's summit.

Let general fire make bright the flame of worship: scorn us not, Agni, in the Gods' assembly.

4 Gladly the Gods have let themselves be honoured, milking the copious streams of holy Order.

The highest might to-day is yours, the Vasits': come ye, as many as ye are, one-minded.

5 So, Agni, send us wealth among the people: may we be closely knit to thee, O Victor,

Unharmed, and rich, and taking joy together. Preserve us evermore, ye ods, with blessings.