Plain text of Hymn 51 God the Mighty
1 High hymns have sounded forth the praise of the Bountiful, supporter of mankind, the Mighty One meet for lauds;
Him who hath waxen great, invoked with beauteous songs, Immortal One, whose praise each day is sung aloud.
2 To the Mighty One from all sides go forth my songs of praise, the Lord of Hundred Powers, strong, Hero, like the sea,
Swift, winner of the booty, breaker-down of forts, faithful and ever-glorious, finder of the light.
3 Where battle's spoil is piled the singer winneth praise, for the Mighty One taketh care of matchless worshippers.
He in the dwelling of the sun findeth His delight: praise thou the ever-conquering slayer of the foe.
4 Thee, valorous, most heroic of the heroes, shall the priests glorify with songs and praises.
Full of all wondrous power He goes to conquest: worship is His, sole Lord from days aforetime.
5 Abundant are the gifts He gives to mortals: for Him the earth bears a rich store of treasures.
The heavens, the growing plants, the living waters, the forest trees preserve their wealth by His decree.
6 To Thee, O Mighty One, Lord of Bays, for ever are offered prayers and songs: accept them gladly.
As Kinsman think Thou of some fresh assistance; good Friend, give strength and life to those who praise Thee.
7 Here, O Mighty One, be gracious to us with the storm-angels, as Thou wast gracious beside Saryata.
Under Thy guidance, in Thy keeping, Hero, the singers serve, skilled in fair worship.
8 So eagerly desirous, accept our gift, O Mighty One, with Thy friends the storm-angels,
Since at Thy birth all the angels adorned Thee for the great fight, O Thou invoked of many.
9 He was your comrade in your zeal, O storm-angels: they, rich in noble gifts, rejoiced in the Mighty One.
With them together let the slayer of the obstructor accept in His home the worshipper's offering.
10 So, Lord of affluent gifts, this gift hath been prepared for Thee with strength.
Accept of it, Thou who lovest song.
11 Incline Thyself to this gift which suits Thy godly nature well:
May it cheer Thee who lovest it.
12 Brave Mighty One, let it work blessing for us, and through our prayer,
And through our arms, to prosper us.