Fragment #117, 117A, 117B

#117, 117A, 117B

May you fare well, and put your violets away

A new day will dawn, my bride, you will be changed

Be happy tonight and let the bridegroom fare well

In your bridal chamber, all has been prepared

Scents of myrrh, cassia, frankincense permeate

Gleaming silver cups, ivory inlaid bed, gold of polished doors

Will now be closed, let the love-making begin

On this nuptial evening, sing Hymenaois, of blessed yoking 

O, the song of Adonis, will stir the fires of passion