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Morning Hymn to Khnum

"Wake well in peace, wake well in peace, Khnum the Ancient, Born of Nun, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, Lord of the Fields, Great Khnum, He who makes his domain in the meadow, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, Lord of Gods and Men, Lord of the war-cry, Mighty Planner, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, Lord of Life, Wooer of Women, To whom came gods and men as he bids, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, ram great of majesty, Tall-plumed, sharp-horned, Great power in Egypt, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, great lion, Slayer of Rebels, Strong-Armed, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, Crocodile-King, Mighty Victor, Who conquers as he wishes, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, Leader of Herdsmen, Who grasps the crook, Smites his attacker, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, fighting ram who chases his foes, Multiform One, Who changes shape at will, In peace, awake peaceably!

Wake, Khnum who fashions as he wishes, Who sets every man in his place!"

Hymns of Khnum