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 To him I, Zarathushtra, then answered foremost: 'Torments in very deed the faithless will I send, But to our saints would be a joyous power', Since with full care I toil, Thy Realm awaiting, While I my woven praise to Thee shall blend.

Yea, I conceive Thee bounteous, Ahura Mazda, When the true loyal came, my mission's call to ask , Saying 'what aim hast thou? what wilt thou gain in this?' Then for Thy Fire praise-offering I besought him, Planning Thy Law's advance ; this be my task !

Do Thou Thy Holiness revealing teach me, Since with the zealous joined to rise I seek. Ask Thou yet questions, such that Thou mayst search us, For questions Thine are thus as of the mighty, As when their mighty wish Thy rulers speak.

Yea, I conceived Thee bounteous, Ahura Mazda, When the true Loyal came with spirit blest , And with your words my soul I first instructed; Woes that devoted one 'midst foes forewarned me, Yet will I that fulfil named by Thee best!