The Delaware Indians by Richard C Adams

If each life reflected to us,
All their errors and omissions,
His may yet be far the brighter,
For he has hidden from us nothing,
And he yet may reach the station
Where we are to be made perfect.
In advance of those who shun him,
If he only will remember
That he's of the I,enni I^enape.
When we think much of the future,
Of the mysteries that surround us,
Of the earth on which we're living,
Of ourselves as we are born,
Of ourselves as we are dying,
Then we must be truly happy
That the spirit who ordained this,
Has remembered us with greetings,
" These are my people, the Lenape."
tet your spirit then be cheerful
And your efforts do not slacken.
To perform your daily duty;
Hearken to your guardian spirit.
As impressions it will give you.
You will know when it is speaking.
For vibrations come unto you,
From the greatest of the spirits.
Who has sent to us this greeting,
" These are my people, the I^enape."
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