Plain text of A Hymn to God the Light-giver (Nanna N)
1-9 Luminous brilliance that fills the holy heavens, exuding radiance, Your powers are holy! Unique Lord, luminous Lord who ...... the heavens, shining in the high heavens, ......, adviser in heaven and on earth, ......, You are the One who .......
10-17 ...... as You come forth, ...... You rise in radiance. The ...... is holy and purifies. O, it has come forth for my king like the good sunlight! ...... as You come forth, ...... You rise in radiance. The ...... is holy and purifies. O, it has come forth for my king like the good sunlight!
18-21 ...... for the ruler whom You have chosen, You have made Your holy brilliance manifest. ...... without ceasing, he has attained .......
22-27 The sweet-sounding tigi instruments are arranged in the majestic forecourt where the food-offerings for the needy are presented. In the assembly, the tigi instruments resound. The sweet-sounding tigi instruments are arranged in the majestic forecourt where the food-offerings for the needy are presented. In the assembly, the tigi instruments resound.
28-33 May your city experience prosperity under Your protection! In Urim may You raise Your servants high, unique Lord, luminous Lord, into the distant future! May your city experience prosperity under Your protection! In Urim may You raise Your servants high, unique Lord, luminous Lord, into the distant future!