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HYMN III

A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity 1. Whithersoe'er, from sky, earth, air's mid-regions from plants ands    herbs, from tall trees, Jātavedas.   Is carried here and there to divers places, even thence come thou    to us with loving-kindness. 2. All majesty of thine in floods, in forest, in plants, in cattle, in    the depths of waters   Closely uniting all thy forms, O Agni, come unto us wealth-giv-    ing, undecaying. 3. Thy majesty among the Gods in Svarga, thy body which hath    past into the Fathers.   Thy plenty far-diffused mid human beings, even with this, O   Agni, give us riches. 4. To him the wise, the famous, swift to listen, with words and    verses I come nigh for bounty.   May we be safe from threatening danger. Soften by sacrifice the-    wrath of Gods, O Agni.