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Publisher: Mystic Visions Publishing
Published: Dec 1969
Genre: Religion - Ethnic & Tribal
Pages: 202
Black Elk stood at the top of Harney Peak holding his pipe in his left hand and dressed in his red long johns. With outstretched arms, he sent his prayer to the Six Grandfathers. Tears ran as he spoke aloud stating the tree did not blossom and he has turned away and done little for the people. He said I stand at the top of the world where you took me as a young boy and instructed me, for I am just an old man now and the tree is dead.
He went on to say that this might be the last time he remembers the great vision they gave him. He asked the Great Mystery, if any part of the root lives, then nurture it that the tree may bloom with birds singing amongst the leaves. He asked the Great Mystery to hear his prayer, not for him, but for his people that they might find the 'good red road' once again. He stood with tears running and addressed the Six Grandfathers saying, "O make my people live."