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Reader | Orphic Hymns, Hymn 72
Orphic Hymns
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| 1 | Primary Thee, mighty-ruling, Daemon dread, I call, mild Jove [Zeus], life-giving, and the source of all: |
| 2 | Primary Great Jove [Zeus], much-wand'ring, terrible and strong, to whom revenge and tortures dire belong. |
| 3 | Primary Mankind from thee, in plenteous wealth abound, when in their dwellings joyful thou art found; |
| 4 | Primary Or pass thro' life afflicted and distress'd, the needful means of bliss by thee supprest. |
| 5 | Primary 'Tis thine alone endu'd with boundless might, to keep the keys of sorrow and delight. |
| 6 | Primary O holy, blessed father, hear my pray'r, disperse the seeds of life-consuming care; |
| 7 | Primary With fav'ring mind the sacred rites attend, and grant my days a glorious, blessed end. |