Plain text of Book 5, Hymn 1
1 He who with special plans and deathless spirit hath ever been,
As the sun that shines upholds the days, so the Pure of life, the Supporter, bears the Three worlds.
2 He who first established the holy statutes makes, after, many beauteous forms and figures.
He understands the word when yet unspoken.
5 By holy wisdom I, a sage, O Lord of the broad path, offer to Thee this lofty adoration.
6 Seven are the pathways which the wise have fashioned: to one of these may come the troubled mortal.
On sure ground where the ways are parted standeth Life's Pillar in the dwelling of the Highest.
7 Working, I go my way; life, spirit, bodies have gone gladly thither.
Aye, God the Mighty also gives His gift of treasure as when the worshipper meets with power.
8 O God, let them see Thy revelations: display the wondrous shapes of times to follow.
9 Let us exalt the gracious Friend, the Mighty, the Giver of strength.
We have told Him the marvels sung by poets. The utterance of heaven and earth is truthful.