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1. I WILL sing near, for grace, your God
Agni, for he is good to us.
Son of the Brands, may he give gifts, and, righteous, save
us from the foe.
2 For be is true, whpm men of old
enkindled, and the Gods themselves,
The Priest with the delicious tongue, rich with the light of
glorious beams.
3 With wisdom that surpasseth all, with
gracious will most excellent,
O Agni, worthy of our choice, shine wealth on us through
hymns of praise.
4 Agni is King, for he extends to mortals and
to Gods alike.
Agni is bearer of our gifts. Worship ye Agni with your
thoughts.
5 Agni gives to the worshipper a son, the
best, of mightiest fame,
Of deep devotion, ne'er subdued, bringer of glory to his
sire.
6 Agni bestows the hero-lord who conquers
with the men in fight.
Agni bestows the fleet-foot steed, the victor never
overcome.
7 The mightiest song is Agni's: shine on
high, thou who art rich in light.
Like the Chief Consort of a King, riches and strength
proceed -from thee.
8 Resplendent are thy rays of light: loud
is thy voice like pressing-stones.
Yea, of itself thy thunder goes forth like the roaring of
the heaven.
9 Thus, seeking riches, have we paid homage
to Agni Conqueror.
May he, most wise, as with a ship, carry us over all our
foes.
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