The Assyrian and Hebrew Hymns of Praise

by Charles Gordon Cumming

When thou appearest they exult and rejoice;

Thou art their light unto the ends of the distant heaven.

Of the wide earth the object of attention art thou;

There gaze upon thee with joy numerous peoples.

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Corresponding to this hymn to the Sun God, the following hymn to the Moon God, Sin, is likewise very beautiful:

O Sin, O Nannar, mighty one,[44]

Sin who art unique, thou that brightenest,

That givest light unto the nations,

That unto the human race art favorable,