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Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo

Representative Text

LAKOTA -
Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo, he.
Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, oŋsimala ye yo.
Oyate, yoase zanni ce ciŋpelo,
heya hoyewayelo, he.
Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, oŋsimala ye yo.
Oyate, oyase zaŋni ce ciŋpelo,
heya hoyewayelo, he.

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ENGLISH -
Father Wakantanka (God) says come.
Father Wakantanka (God) pity me.
The people want good health,
Saying that, I send a voice.
The people want good health,
Saying that, I send a voice.

Source: Community of Christ Sings #189

Text Information

First Line: Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo
Source: Lakota prayer song of thanksgiving
Place of Origin: United States (Lakota)
Language: Lakota
Copyright: Public Domain

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Community of Christ Sings #189

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