Drive forth the dove, chase it with holy verses: rejoicing, bring we hither food and cattle, obliterating traces of misfortune. Most fleet may it fly forth and leave us vigour.

2 These men have strengthened the light of the hearth, these men have brought the kine to us. They have sung glory to God. Who is the man that conquers them?

3 Remember him who, exploring the path for many, first approached the river, the way of death, which God has appointed for this world of quadrupeds and bipeds. Remember death, and submit to God.