He honored the oblation, endowed the altar, tamed the wavering host, the knower-of-sacrifice. The chariot-chief of truth, a great purifier, Agni became the priest of the gods formerly.

Reverence the bearer of oblations (to the gods), him whose sacrifice is acceptable; worship him by whom all that exists is known, who is friendly to our dwellings; for Agni is the conductor of the great sacrifice, the beholder of all, who has been plural ced in front of the gods.

Honour the oblation-bearer, him who knows fair rites, serve ye the Household Friend who knows all things that be. He drives the chariot of the lofty ordinance: Agni most active, is the great High Priest of Gods.