O
Great Spirit
Who's
voice I hear in the winds,
And who's 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
So
that I may understand
The things
you have taught me people.
Let
me learn the lessons
You have hidden
in every leaf and rock.
I
seek strength
Not
to be greater than my brother,
But
to fight my greatest enemy,
Myself.
Make me always ready
to come to you,
With clean hands
and straight eyes.
So
when life fades
As
the fading sunset,
My
spirit may come to you
Without shame