Vol 8 Issue 1

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Priorities

After Easter: Hope, and Happy Birthday!>>

The Catch of a Lifetime>>

Extended Interview with Rev. Dr. Michael Kinnamon>>

The Text, Webster, and Intuition>>

Transitions

Another Really Big Fish Story>>

Rejoice, Hope, and Prayer>>

Ascension>>

Traditions

Easter, Hope, and “Happy Birthday!”>>

“Children, Have You Any Fish?”>>

Springtime Celebrations!>>

My Statement of Faith>>

Wisdom & Wondering

Birthday Merriment>>

Celebrate!>>

Into the Sea>>

Sacred Places>>

I am going out to fish>>

Archive

Kisaka
Song of Rejoicing and Thanksgiving: Pawnee Indian Tribe,
Explained by Lesa-Kipiliru (Young Chief)

Shared By Janine C. Hagan


Indian DancerWhen a man receives presents from another, he may sing this song, remembering that all things come through the power of Tirawa, and asking of the Father, while giving thanks, a renewal of his gifts-long life, good health, and plenty in the fields.

The man who receives prays for a blessing on the man who gives. Thus thanks the giver. Well is it to give to the poor and to the helpless, for they are heeded of the Father. Their prayers will be heard, and more surely than those of all others will their blessings be fulfilled upon the giver. Worth more than all the prayers of the prosperous and strong are the thankful prayers of the feeble, the aged, and the poor.

Kisaka Song of Thanksgiving
Nawa Atius Now, O Father,
Iri ta-titska                               Our thanks be unto thee,
Iri asuta hawa Our thanks! Renew our plenty!
Iri rurahe! Our thanks! Renew these thy gifts
to us!  

From The Indians’ Book, ©1935 Harper and Brothers Publishers.

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