Plain text of Hymn 37 God the Mighty
1 O Mighty One, for the strength that slays the obstructor and conquers in the fight,
We turn Thee hitherward to us.
2 O Mighty One, Lord of Hundred Powers, may those who praise Thee hitherward
Direct Thy spirit and Thine eye.
3 O Mighty One, Lord of Hundred Powers, with all our songs we invocate
Thy names for triumph over foes.
4 We strive for glory through the powers immense of Him whom many praise,
Of the Mighty One who supports mankind.
5 For the obstructor's slaughter I address the Mighty One whom many invocate,
To win us booty in the wars.
6 In battles be victorious. We seek Thee, Lord of Hundred Powers,
O Mighty One, that the obstructor may be slain.
7 In splendid combats of the hosts, in glories where the fight is won,
O Mighty One, be victor over foes.
8 Accept our gift for our help, bright, vigilant, exceeding strong,
O Mighty One, Lord of Hundred Powers.
9 O Lord of Hundred Powers, the powers which Thou mid the Five Races hast displayed,
These, O Mighty One, do I claim of Thee.
10 O Mighty One, great glory hast Thou gained. Win splendid fame which none may mar.
We make Thy might perpetual.
11 Come to us either from anear, or, O Powerful One, come from far away.
O Mighty One, wherever be Thy home, come to us thence, O Thunder-armed.