1. The eastern horizon dawned after the darkness
Of night departed though dawn did not shine on me

2. Between me and the sun about to appear
Were clouds like a curtain drawn over the horizon

3. When the sun rose after daybreak
Its rays surprised me

4. I saw the wondrous work of the Almighty
Mountains of crystal with fire behind them

5. Or a river of the night's blood whose waves
Were stirred by the swords of dawn, their tips ablaze

6. Or molten gold, guest of quicksilver
When the melting of solids creates rivers

7. Matching it, a grey line on the soil
Green crops that bewilder the mind

8. And a silver line, the Nile flowing
Its banks shone around my house

9. I looked upon a scene to astonish the mind
Created by the Lord to whom mighty power belongs

10. The sun’s disk shone with its Lord's light
Rays that effaced the scene, no trace survives

11. It was the wandering star that tossed its crown
Over the universe, clouds and night prevailed

12. I testify that God's work is firmly constructed
Though many in creation deny

13. My faith and conviction comfort me
Even if neighbours abandon me

14. I am innocent of the misguided in their blindness
Lights and secrets shine around me