Egyptian religious poetry

OSIRIS 83

Priest. Hail to thee, O Strong One in thy time, great Prince, Leader in the Barren Land.

Stvcers. He is the Lord of Henen-ni-sut.

CONGREGATION. O grant to me a way of peace.

Priest. Hail to thee, Thou who restest upon Truth, Lord of Abydos, who joins himself with the Sacred Land.

SincerS. He is the punisher of deceit.

CONGREGATION. O grant to me a way of peace.

Priest. Hail to thee in the midst of thy Boat, Bringer of the Nile from its cavern, Illuminator of the dead.

Sincers. He is within the city of Nekhen.

CONGREGATION. O grant to me a way of peace.

Priest. Hail to thee, Creator of the gods, King of Egypt, Osiris, triumphant, Establisher of the Two Lands at thy gracious season.

StncerS. He is the Lord of the heavenly Land.

CONGREGATION. O grant to me a way of peace.

[B.B.D., ch. xv]

II

Hymn to Osiris, Leader of the Westerners, Great God of Heaven, Ruler in Abydos,

King of Eternity, Ruler everlasting

God of all glory dwelling in Restdu.

Praises I bring thee as thy son Horus,

Truth have I brought and righteousness also. Grant to me now a place amid thy followers, Grant to me now to fight ’gainst thy enemies.