Words: Joseph R. Renville, 1842 (Wakantanka taku nitawa). Appeared in the Dakota Indian Hymnal, 1916; translated from Dakota to English by Philip Frazier, 1929.
Music: "Lacquiparle," American Indian tune, adapted by Joseph Renville
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Many and great, O God, are Thy things,
Maker of earth and sky;
Thy hands have set the heavens with stars;
Thy fingers spread the mountains and plains.
Lo, at Thy Word the waters were formed;
Deep seas obey Thy voice.
Grant unto us communion with Thee,
Thou star abiding One;
Come unto us and dwell with us;
With Thee are found the gifts of life,
Bless us with life that has no end,
Eternal life with Thee.
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