The Hymns of Orpheus · 64 of 91

To the Graces.

LIX. TO THE GRACES. The FUMIGATION from STORAX. HEAR me, illustrious Graces, mighty nam'd,

From Jove descended and Eunomia fam'd;

Thalia, and Aglaia fair and bright,

And blest Euphrosyne whom joys delight:

Mothers of mirth, all lovely to the view, 5

Pleasure abundant pure belongs to you:

Various, forever flourishing and fair,

Desir'd by mortals, much invok'd in pray'r:

Circling, dark-ey'd, delightful to mankind,

Come, and your mystics bless with bounteous mind.