1 Duly kindled after ancient customs, bringing all treasures, He is honoured with unguents,

Flame-haired, oil-clad, the purifying One, skilled in fair rites, to bring the angels to the worship.

2 As Thou, O God, skilful Knower of all things, hast served as Priest of earth, of heaven,

So with this offering bring Thy angels, and prosper this worship today as erst for Manu.

3 Three are Thy times of life, O Knower of all things, and the three mornings are Thy signs, O God.

With these, well-knowing, grant the angels' kind favour, and help in stir and stress the man who worships.

4 The Radiant One, most bright and fair, with song we honour, yea, the adorable, O Knower of all.

Thee, envoy, messenger, bearer of gifts, the angels have made centre of life eternal.

5 That Priest before Thee, yet more skilled in worship, established of old, healthgiver by his nature,

After his custom offer, Thou who knowest, and lay our worship where the angels may witness it.