Great Spirit God is a stole featuring the Navajo Cross fabric in Red, teal or blue. Done for liturgical red and blue, but could be used when native american concerns come up any time. Part of a series of stoles that reflect world-wide fabrics and patterns. Where possible I purchase fabric reflecting indigenous people from indigenous people. Embroidered crosses reflect southwest/native American culture. The ordinary time version is teal.
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Great Spirit God is a Native American hymn, and originates with the Dakota people, translated by Sidney H. Byrd. This is an alternative translation to the one we know as “Many and Great.” It has a sad history as being sung by Dakota prisoners of sarin 1862 as they walked to the gallows in Mankato, Minnesota. This connection seemed appropriate for a stole that truly lifts up the cross.
You gave your law to Adam and Eve, forbears of humankind.
That law I disobeyed with my sin, and now I suffer pain and disgrace.
Jesus, express your mercy to me, and pay for all my sins.
Great Spirit God is a Dakota Hymn gathered by Joseph R. Renville in 1842. This translation, by Sidney H. Byrd, is found in the New Century Hymnal, #341