Ushas (Dawn)

Behold the Dawn, the fairest of all visions
Day's glory now appears
Arise! For the night hath fled!
Arise and greet the Dawn
Welcome her! Unveiled she now appeareth
All things greet her radiant smile
Borne by wingèd horse and car
She steals across the sky
Child of heav'n arrayed in shining garments
Blushing maiden draw thou near:
Sovran lady of earth and sky
We hail thee as our queen
Heav'n's breath awakeneth creation
The sky is all aflame
Th'eastern Portals open wide
The Sun draws nigh
Greeting thee, the holy fire ascendeth
Greeting thee, our hymns arise
Greeting thee, the Sun appeareth
Greeting thee, thy worshippers
Bow down and bless and adore