The Delaware Indians by Richard C Adams

wants are supplied, and for this we're thankful.
When trials and tribulations on every side
confront us ; when our hearts are most sad and
our spirits most heavy ;
when our homes were
threatened to be taken from us, we were told
in the east that great men befriend us, and for
this we're thankful.
While some yet were doubting, and others
were fearful, there came to our meeting true
friends of our people. Great men from the
east who were known to be mighty, and who
pledged us their friendship, and for this we're
thankful.
In the hearts of every one present, and in
the hearts of our children. Senator Quay and
Senator Clark will long be remembered, and
for this we're thankful.
And there comes to me now an impression
most certain that the Great Spirit smiles on
these true friends now with us, and in their
own hearts they will feel the reflection, the
greatest reward that can yet be granted, and
for this we're thankful.
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