and my tongue praise you."
The Confessions of St. Augustine, Book IX, Page
184, Paragraph 1, (Christianity, Catholic, Words
of St. Augustine)
"My child, you are sleeping." His
voice rang out as if echoed through time, as
my spirit began waking in another realm.
"You seek to know?" The Indian Chief asked.
"What?" I responded, confused as my vision
was still cloudy and distant.
His face was worn from time and
harsh weather, and his long black hair was
braided. Many beads were about his neck.
"Tell them my story." He said, as I felt the
reverence of this soul. "Walk the pathway
with me." "The pathway?" I asked, "I'm not
sure what you mean." "But you will my dear
traveler. Beyond the gateway, beyond the
ascension is the knowledge of life. Walk
with me."
With great respect, I awakened, stood
and looked this spirit in his eyes which
visioned deep knowledge to me. "Who are
you?" I calmly asked, feeling the familiarity
of this soul. "I am Chief Joseph." Reaching
his hand towards me, I remembered him. "I
will tell your story, I will walk with you."
He began to speak, and I listened...
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