The words are an extract from the translated text by Lakota Sioux Chief Yellow Lark in 1887.
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O Great Spirit
Whose voice I hear in the winds,
And whose breath gives life to all the world,
hear me, I am small and weak,
I need your strength and wisdom.
Let me walk in beauty and make my eyes
ever behold the red and purple sunset.
Make my hands respect the things you have made
and my ears sharp to hear your voice.
Make me wise so that I may understand
the things you taught to my people.
Let me learn the lessons you have
hidden...in every leaf and rock.
I need strength, not to be greater than my brothers,
but to fight the greatest enemy - myself.
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