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Great Spirit
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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a literal translation of Gitchi Manitou, considered by Christian Indians and whites as the Indian manifestation or concept of God.
Quotations
1703
[There is] a Being superior--which they call the Great Spirit. . . .
1831
If you should see any of my Indian brethren, I would thank you to tell them that I pray for them every day, that the Great Spirit, through Christ, may keep them in the good way.
1921
They took not the Great Spirit's name in vain; nor did they mention it save in a whisper, and with bowed head.
1958
"Woe! Woe! My children," cried the wise Chief, "Do you not know that those who harm one of the Great Spirit's creatures will suffer in a like way."