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189. Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo

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.

Text Information
First Line: Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo
Title: Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo
Language: English; Lakota
Publication Date: 2013
Scripture: ;
Topic: Assurance; God: Father; Invitation (4 more...)
Source: Lakota prayer song of thanksgiving
Tune Information
Name: [Ate, Waka̧ŋta̧ŋka, hoyewayelo]
Key: c minor or modal
Source: Lakota prayer song of thanksgiving



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