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Hoop of Life

by RainSong

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Full Circle 02:39
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Hoop of Life 03:52
HOOP OF LIFE (Lyrics) In you there’s no beginning—with you there is no end You are holy and eternal—like a circle without end Spirit beings they bow before you—sun and moon obey your voice You are found in each direction—East and South and West and North. Grandfather Creator we dance to your name We honor Jesus your Son with a shout Yahweh Hey Yah Hey—Hey Yah Hey Hey Yah Hey—Yahweh Hey Yah Hey Long ago in the beginning—you created the first man From the earth you formed him—with your breath his life began In the cool of the morning—you walked and talked with him each day Until he broke the hoop of life—by choosing his own way Yahweh Hey Yah Hey—Hey Yah Hey—Yahweh Hey Yah Hey Then from high above the heavens—you sent your only Son Born of a lowly virgin—with human beings you became one The Good Road it was your journey—to restore the hoop of life You fought the greatest enemy—till death gave up the fight © 2008 Terry M. Wildman
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WOUNDED HEART (Lyrics) I was born on a reservation—under the words “all men are free” I was raised with a heart of frustration—from the sins of Wounded Knee A heart that cries Creator—when will my healing rise A heart that cries for justice for the truth—in the midst of lies Father send your Great Spirit—with healing from above Let this wounded heart learn to forgive Let the warrior—learn to love I was born again by the Spirit Under the words—“He set all men free” I have found a heart of forgiveness The Son of God died for me A heart that cries Creator—I’ve seen my healing rise A heart that cries for mercy—I found the truth—instead of lies © 2009 Terry M. Wildman
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CHIEF JOSEPH’S LAMENT (Lyrics) I will fight no more forever We are tired we are old Too many wounded sick and broken Too many left out in the cold Creator send your rain to wash the earth To wash the blood from our hands That we would be one people That you would smile on the land That you would smile on the land On the trail of desperation Driven from our fathers’ graves Empty words—broken promises Will there be any left to save Creator send your rain to wash the earth To wash the blood from our hands That we would be one people That you would smile on the land That you would smile on the land My heart is heavy for my people For I know that we must change A way of life is gone forever O Great Spirit feel our pain Creator send your rain to wash the earth To wash the blood from our hands That we would be one people That you would smile on the land That you would smile on the land © 2008 Terry M. Wildman
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SETS THE CAPTIVES FREE Isaiah 42:1-4, Luke 4:18-19 This is the One I've chosen I'll make my stand with him And love him as a father loves his son He will not tire or falter—and will not turn away Till he leads justice to victory He sets the captives free—he makes the blind to see Comforts the broken hearted—heals the wounded knee Gives strength to the weary And sets all people free—Weh Yo Hey Creator's Spirit is on me—the good news to proclaim To every clan and tribe and tongue Like a new day dawning—Creator's Son appears Pushing back the darkness—driving out all fear He sets the captives free—he makes the blind to see Comforts the broken hearted—heals the wounded knee Gives strength to the weary And sets all people free—Weh Yo Hey © 2007 Terry M. Wildman
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GRANDFATHER’S TRUTH Romans 1:20 Grandfather’s truth is there to see—in every rock and leaf and tree If we would only look around—Grandfather’s truth can be found It’s all around A mustard seed placed in the ground The smallest seed that can be found Grows into a mighty tree—without help from you and me In every sunrise there’s a birth—giving warmth to mother earth From her womb all good things grow—Creator’s wisdom made it so Through all created things we see—the beauty and the mystery From starry heights to ocean deep—Creators love for you and me It’s all around… A caterpillar crawls into its cocoon A butterfly emerges and floats on the wind Every starry sky—every rainbow high A reflection of the beauty of the Great Mystery Weh No Hey Yah Weh Hey Yo—Yahweh Hey Nah Weh Hey Yo © 2009 Terry M. Wildman
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RIDER ON A WHITE HORSE Revelation 19:11, 12:11, 2 Cor 10:3-4 I looked up—and I saw heaven—open—a rider on a white horse Faithful and true—making war—with righteousness and justice His weapon—a sharp arrow—from his mouth Striking down his enemies We overcome by the blood of Jesus We testify to His power over death and the grave His resurrection power The battle—belongs—to the Spirit—it’s not against flesh and blood The weapons—of our warfare—are mighty Were pulling down strongholds Powers—ancient forces—are falling—darkness cannot stand the light Broken lives—unforgiveness—wounded hearts—his love is healing Every sickness—and disease—unclean spirits All the powers of the enemy Are under—the feet of Jesus—in his name—every demon has to flee There is power, power, power in the blood of the Lamb (4x) © 2009 Terry M. Wildman
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Holy Fire 04:58
HOLY FIRE (Lyrics) Holy fire—sacred smoke—rising high—with our prayers Purify—through the name—of Jesus your Son—O Most High Creator you are a consuming fire Burning away impure thoughts and desires Making our lives a sweet smelling sacrifice Yahweh Hey Yah—Weh Hey Yo Yahweh Hey Yah—Weh Hey Yo And as we turn—from the East To the South—West and North In the circle of life—from four directions We welcome you—O Most High Tobacco and sage—sweet grass and cedar Our ancient ways—we offer to you A sweet smelling fragrance—with our prayers Rising before you, O Most High © 2009 Terry M. Wildman
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SACRED WARRIOR (Lyrics) Ephesians 6:10-17, Revelation 19:11-15 Stand firm—stand firm—all you warriors—stand firm Stand strong—stand strong—all you warriors stand strong We’ll put on the armor of light—to stand against the night For you will never leave us on our own We’ll take our stand upon your Word—the Spirit’s mighty sword For you will go before us in the war You’re the Sacred Warrior—your name is the Word of God You’re the Sacred Warrior—your vest is dipped in blood And your eyes are blazing fire We’ll follow you—we’ll follow you—Jesus We’ll follow you—we’ll follow you © 2002 Firedrum Music
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GREAT FATHER’S LODGE (Lyrics) Psalm 84, John 14 How beautiful your dwelling place Oh Great Father on high My soul longs for you—in my heart I cry I will live in your sacred lodge I will walk in your light Take your place within my heart—Keep me in your sight In Great Father’s lodge—there’s a dwelling place Blessed are those who dwell—in Great Father’s lodge In Great Father’s lodge In Great Father’s Sacred Son—we have found our place He has made the way for us—and shown us his face We will walk the road of life—following the Way In Great Father’s Sacred Son—forever we will stay In Great Father’s lodge—there’s a dwelling place Jesus made the way—and showed us his face We will walk the road of life—following the Way In Great Father’s Son—forever we will stay © 2008 Terry M. Wildman
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about

Recorded in the RainSound Studio.

Nominated for “Best Gospel/Inspirational Recording” at the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards.

The flute song “Blessing Ways” was featured on the album “The Color of Hope” which was awarded “Best Compilation Recording” at the 13th Annual Native American Music Awards.

This is RainSong’s fourth music CD, recorded while living in Fort Wayne Indiana.

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released January 15, 2010

Terry M. Wildman: Lyrics, Vocals, Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Drums, Percussion
Darlene Wildman: Lyrics, Vocals, Native American Flute, Percussion
Nancy Honeytree Miller: Classical Guitar on Rivers of Destiny.
Dave Bleich: Bass Guitar
Ben Sternke: Electric Guitar

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RainSong Maricopa, Arizona

Terry and Darlene Wildman are the Grammy Nominated and Nammy Award Winning musical duo RainSong.

We write and record all our own songs and music. A blend of folk and rock with Native American instruments and melodies.

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