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LEGEND OF THE DOGWOOD TREE


  

 

LEGEND OF THE DOGWOOD TREE

In Jesus time, the dogwood grew
To a stately size and a lovely hue.
'Twas strong & firm it's branches
interwoven For the cross of Christ its
timbers were chosen.
Seeing the distress at this use of their wood
Christ made a promise which
still holds good:
"Never again shall the
dogwood grow
Large enough to be used so...
Slender & twisted, it shall be
With blossoms like the
cross for all to see. As blood stains the petals
marked in brown



The blossom's center wears
a thorny crown. All who see it will remember me
Crucified on a cross from
the dogwood tree.
Cherished and protected
this tree shall be
A reminder to all of my agony."

Author Unknown

© Kathy Collier 3-06

 



I pray that your Easter will be blessed with the presents of our
 Lord Jesus Christ



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music - Amazing Grace - Solo Guitar - played by Rachinini








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