HYMN LIX

An expiatory hymn accompanying sacrifice

God among mortals, Agni, thou art guard of holy Law, thou art
To be adored in sacred rites.
When, ignorant, we violate the statutes of you, O Deities, with
whom is knowledge,
Wise Agni shall correct our faults and failings, and Soma who
hath entered into Brahmans.
To the Gods' pathway have we come desiring to execute what
work we may accomplish.
Let Agni--for he knows--complete the worship. He is the
Priest: let him fix rites and seasons.