Native Indian Prayer

Oh, Great Spirit

Prayer composed by Chief Yellow Lark, a Blackfoot Indian--

Oh, Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breath gives
life to all the world, hear me. I come before you, one of your many children.
I am weak and small. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and
make my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset; my ears sharp so I may hear
your voice. Make me wise, so I may learn the things you have taught my people,
the lessons you have hidden under every rock and leaf. I seek strength, not to
be superior to my brothers, but to be able to fight my greatest enemy--myself.

Make me ever ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes, so
whenever life fades, like the fading sunset, my spirit will come to you
without shame.
Native American Prayer

Morning star wake us, filled with joy
To new days of growing to man from boy.

Sun, with your power, give us light
That we can tell wrong and do what's right.

South wind, we ask, in your gentle way
Blow us the willingness to obey.

North wind, we ask, live up to thy name,
Send us the strength to always be game.

East wind, we ask, with your breath so snappy,
Fill us with knowledge of how to be happy.

West wind, we ask, blow all that is fair
To us, that we may always be square.

Moon, that fills the night with red light,
guard us well while we sleep in the night.

Akela, please guide us in every way,
We'll follow your trail in work or play.
Simple Blessing

May you walk in Peace,
Live with Love,
work with Joy,
and May Your God go with you.