Plain text of A Hymn to God the Light-giver (Nanna M)
1-6 ...... in leadership, great Lord of heaven ......! In the city which like the sea inspires awe! Far-seeing One, ruler of Urim! O Lord, ...... in leadership, great Lord of heaven ......! In the city which like the sea inspires awe! Far-seeing One, ruler of Urim!
7-14 Born in the mountains and coming forth in joy, he is an irresistible force, a lion, a mighty lord -- the ruler of Urim! Coming forth in joy, he is an irresistible force, a lion, a mighty lord -- the ruler of Urim!
15-20 In the jipar ...... perfect reputation. My king, having ...... and sat upon the dais, in his great banqueting hall he arranges the table. In the jipar ...... perfect reputation. My king, having ...... and sat upon the dais, in his great banqueting hall he arranges the table.
21-26 ...... has gathered the powers in joy. ......, the black-headed have lifted their eyes to You. ...... has gathered the powers in joy. ......, the black-headed have lifted their eyes to You.