Atharva Veda 2.6: A prayer to Agni for protection

Half-years and seasons strengthen thee, O Agni, the years, and all the Verities, and Rishis!
Flash forth with thy celestial effulgence: illumine all four regions of the heavens.

Kindle thee, Agni, and make this man prosper: rise up erect for high and happy fortune.
Agni, be those uninjured who adore thee, and may thy priests be glorious and no others.

These Brāhmans have elected thee, O Agni: be thou propitious in our sacred chamber.
Slayer of rivals, Agni, quell our foemen: watch in our house with care that never ceases.

Seize, Agni, on thy power and firmly hold it: contend thou with the Friend by way of friendship.
Placed in the centre of our fellows, Agni, flash forth to be invoked by kings around thee.

Past those who slay, past enemies, past thoughtless men, past those who hate, Yea, Agni, hear us safe past all distresses: give thou us opulence with men about us.