The Sacred Gifts of Mother Earth - Lyrics - Jana Mashonee
Jana Maria Mashonee, , better known by her stage name, Jana, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, author and philanthropist. She is a Native American of Lumbee and Tuscarora descent, originally from Robeson County, North Carolina. Jana is a two-time GRAMMY nominee and nine-time NAMMY winner. Her music is steeped in R&B and gospel roots, which introduced her to the mainstream. She is currently releasing her music through Miss Molly Records available on iTunes and Amazon.
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Epta' tewa newasin*
(Creator, I love you)
Sunrise
Burns right through the night skies
Lights up the ways
To her embrace
Mother
Gives love like no other
What we need she knows
From her all life flows
Her compassion brings
All the warmth of spring
From her wisdom grows
All that we know
The gifts she gives
So great in worth
Her Spirit fills our souls
For all we thank Mother Earth
We must
Give respect and our trust
To all living things
Of this she sings
Mother
Leads us to discover
Her peace and her grace
And this sacred place
Her compassion brings
All the warmth of spring
From her wisdom grows
All that we know
The gifts she gives
So great in worth
Her Spirit fills our souls
For all we thank Mother Earth
*Sung in Lumbee
