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 As since Thou saidest: Come for light to Asha', Command me not yet to speak 'veiled truths abroad', Not to go forth, e'er he, that friend approach me, Obedience hand-joined with richest blessing Whereby, for strivers' help, he gives reward.

Yea, I conceived Thee bounteous,, Ahura Mazda, When the Faith's messenger my spirit neared; Aims of my will to gain, this gift then give me Long life that boon by man | yet never wrested, Gifts in Thy Realm give too, most choice declared.

As the possessor gifts on friend bestows So give to me, O Lord, rejoicing light , When in Thy Kingdom, righteousness my motive, Forth to approach I rise 'mid chiefs of doctrine, With all whose memories Thy words recite.

Yea, I conceived Thee bounteous, Ahura Mazda, When the obedient came with Faith's accord ; And through his wisdom best with patience showed me, 'Never your chieftain be of foes the pleaser': Yea, saints should hold at worth you faithless horde!