The Assyrian and Hebrew Hymns of Praise

by Charles Gordon Cumming

Sin who art unique, thou that brightenest

That giveth light unto the nations,

or this:

Sarpanitum, shining star, dwelling in Endul,[15]

Strongest of the goddesses, whose clothing is the light;

Who crossest the heavens, who passest over the earth,

Sarpanitum whose station is lofty.

or this:

Lord, illuminator of the darkness, opener of the face of heaven[16]

or this: