THE CHAUNT OF THE GODS

 There came the voice of the gods singing the chaunt of the gods, singing: "We are the gods; We are the little games of MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI that he hath played and hath forgotten.

 

"MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI hath made us, and We made the Worlds and the

Suns.

 

"And We play with the Worlds and the Sun and Life and Death until MANA arises to rebuke¹ us, saying: 'What do ye playing with Worlds and Suns?'

 

"It is a very serious thing that there be Worlds and Suns, and yet most withering² is the laughter of MANA-YOOD-SUSHAI.

 

"And when he arises from resting at the Last, and laughs at us for playing with Worlds and Suns, We will hastily put them behind us, and there shall be Worlds no more."

1 rebuke   

v.指责，非难，斥责 [反]praise

参考例句：

• He had to put up with a smart rebuke from the teacher.他不得不忍受老师的严厉指责。
• Even one minute's lateness would earn a stern rebuke.哪怕迟到一分钟也将受到严厉的斥责。

2 withering   

使人畏缩的，使人害羞的，使人难堪的

参考例句：

• She gave him a withering look. 她极其蔑视地看了他一眼。
• The grass is gradually dried-up and withering and pallen leaves. 草渐渐干枯、枯萎并落叶。