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fulness for the good he is permitted to bear. In the seeond stanza the 

 Son responds with thanks for the coming of the Hako. 



These ai'e the only songs belonging to the ritual of the second day, 

 but, if the Children desire, the}' can ask for one of the extra songs 

 which can be sung in the daytime only. Such a request must be 

 accompanied by a gift. 



The first extra song is a request to Mother Corn that she will lead 

 the Father to the Son. The song is in four stanzas. In the first 

 Mother Corn is asked to lead; in the second she consents; in the 

 third the Father asks if they are near; in the fourth the (Mid of the 

 journey is discerned. 



The second extra song refers to a young man who mounts his horse 

 and makes his way toward the lodge to offer the animal as a gift to 

 the Fathers. Such an act gives to a man honor and I'ecognitiou 

 among his people. 



FIRST SONG" 



Didiiraiii of Time 



RlH/fh in ic Rendition 



I 

 Hark, the sound of their wings! Mighty birds are here now alighting, liearing 



promised good. 

 Hark, the sound of their wings! Surely the Hako is coming. Children, forward 



bring your gifts. 



II 

 Hark, the sound of their wings! Mighty birds are here now alighting, liearing 



promised good. 

 Hark, the sound of their wings! See! The Hako has come. We children forward 



bring our gifts. 



SECOND SONS'' 



Diagram of Time 



Rlii/fhiiiie Rendition 



I 



We are thankful, thankful that now we are here 



With the Hako, beai'ing its bountiful gifts. As a son you will be, 



By the Hako bound unto lis as a Son. 



II 



I am thankful, thankful that now you are here 



With the Hako, bearing its bountiful gifts. As a son I will be. 



By the Hako bound unto you as a Son. 



'< M^^sic on page l-Wi. ^ Music on page 142. 



