Egyptian religious poetry

THE PHARAOH 75

~ he destroys the fortress of Shu . . . He goes forth to heaven among the Imperishable Stars, his sister is Sothis, his guide is the Morning Star, they take him by the hand to the Fields of Peace. He sits on the throne of glory, of which the faces are of fierce lions and the feet are the hoofs of the Great Bull. He is erect on the throne of glory which is between the two great gods. His two sceptres are in his hands. He raises his hand towards mankind, and the gods come to him bowing. The two great gods rise, they find him with the Ennead as judge. “This prince is the prince of all,” they say. [p.T., Spr., 509]

22 Verse transcription of Nos. 9-21

HeAvEN thunders above us, earth quivers under our feet, For Geb, the Earth God, is trembling, and the sacrifice is complete. Ascend to thy Father, O King ! The Regions of God are shouting as they see Him crossing the sky, Life and power upon Him, and the portals are raised on high For He enters in as the King.

He has passed the pure Lake of the Lilies, He has captured the fortress of Light, And the stars are giving Him welcome that rest not day or night, His Guide is the Morning Star. The Star that is His sister takes His harid to lead Him home To the Fields of Peace whereunto only the gods may come, For He enters in as a Star,