The Delaware Indians by Richard C Adams

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LENNI LENAPE.
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(Indian name of Delaware Indians, meaning "Men of Men.")
While the blood of proud ancestors
Still courses in the vein,
And our souls glow with ambition,
Our position to regain
That in wealth and honor equalled,
Once our people standing, when
All the tribes and nations knew them
By the title "Men of Men."
Still we feel our nation's weakness,
As we see the great array
Of the grasping, surging numbers
Stand defiant in our way.
With designs of every manner,
Some e'en posing as a friend.
Oh! my people, we must rally
For the title "Men of Men."
It is said of our ancestors.
Who were warriors brave and true,
(As our record keepers tell it
I relate it now to you)
That in strife and battle always
Each would on himself depend.
While they always stood together
Thus the title "Men of Men."
And from youth they were in training.
Eager, faithful each to learn,
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