Orphic Hymn 73

To The Dæmon

THE FUMIGATION FROM FRANKINCENSE. Thee, mighty ruling Dæmon dread, I call, Mild Jove, life-giving, and the source of all: Great Jove, much wand’ring, terrible and strong, To whom revenge and tortures dire belong. Mankind from thee in plenteous wealth abound, When in their dwellings joyful thou art found; Or pass thro’ life afflicted and distress’d, The needful means of bliss by thee suppress’d. ‘Tis thine alone, endu’d with boundless might, To keep the keys of sorrow and delight. O holy blessed father, hear my pray’r, Disperse the seeds of life-consuming care, With fav’ring mind the sacred rites attend, And grant to life a glorious blessed end.