The Almighty Lord of the East

Auspicious hour, oh! of lucky day!

With deep respect, oh! we worship our lord.

His jade pendants, oh! chime on display;

He holds the hilt, oh! of his long sword.

Jade weights fasten, oh! his mat divine

Adorned with gems, oh! and flowers sweet.

We pour pepper sauce, oh! and laurel wine

And serve in orchids, oh! the spiced meat.

We raise the rod, oh! to beat the drum;

The drumbeats rise, oh! into the cloud.

In slow rhythm, oh! we sing and hum;

To pipes and flutes, oh! we chant aloud.

In fair array, oh! our lord appears;

His fragrance fills, oh! the ritual hall.

Five sounds mingle, oh! and charm our ears;

Our lord is glad, oh! and gladdens all. p+mfAQmuc2g3hpbVcVqMARPqo53mwInosET3ztReoDl+4ul5Exu4tfuajRaO7NOf