Deuteronomy 32:1-3

The Exordium

1  Give ear, O Heavens, let me speak,

And let Earth hear the words of my mouth.

2  May my message drop as the rain,

My speech distil as the dew,

Like mists on the grass,

And like showers on the herb.

3  For the name of the Lord I proclaim,

To our God give the greatness!