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Plain text of Book 19, Hymn 43

Whither men versed in divine knowledge go, with fervour and the cleansing rite, thither let God lead me, let God give me intelligence. Praise be to God the Radiant!

2 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God vouchsafe me vital breath. Praise be to God, Lord of the winds!

3 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God vouchsafe me power of sight. Praise be to God, Light-giver!

4 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God vouchsafe me intellect. Praise be to God, who made the moon!

5 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God vouchsafe me vital sap. Praise be to God the Provider!

6 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God bestow upon me power. Praise be to God the Mighty!

7 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God give me deathless life. Praise be to God, who made the waters!

8 Whither men versed in divine knowledge go: thither let God lead me, let God give me knowledge of Himself. Praise be to God!