HYMN XXIV. Agni.

AGNI, subdue opposing bands, and drive our enemies away.

Invincible, subdue godless foes: give splendour to the worshipper.

Lit with libation, Agni deathless, who callest Devas to feast, accept our offering with joy.

With splendour, Agni, Son of Strength, thou who art worshipped, wakeful One. Seat thee on this my sacred grass.

With all thy fires, with all the Devas, Agni, exalt the songs we sing. And living men in holy rites.

Grant, Agni, to the worshipper wealth rich in heroes, plenteous store, make thou us rich with many sons.