Hymn to the Ancient Ones

They are lying down the Great Old Ones

The bolts are fallen and the fastenings are placed

The crowds are quiet and the people are quiet

The Elder Gods of the Land

The Elder Goddesses of the Land

SHAMMASH

SIN

ADAD

ISHTAR

Have gone to sleep in heaven

They are not pronouncing judgements

They are no deciding decisions

Veiled is the Night

The Temple and the Most Holy Places are quiet and dark

The Judge of Truth

The Father of the Fatherless

SHAMMASH

Has gone to his chamber

O Ancient Ones

Gods of the Night

AZABUA

IAK SAKKAK

KUTULU

NINNGHIZHIDDA

O Bright One GIBIL

O Warrior IRRA

Seven Stars of Seven Powers

Ever-Shining Star of the North

SIRIUS

DRACONIS

CAPRICORNUS

Stand by and accept

This sacrifice I offer

May it be acceptable

To the Most Ancient Gods

IA MASHMASHTI KAKAMMU SELAH