whiskeypapist: The Legend of the Dogwood Tree When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grewTo a towerin
whiskeypapist: The Legend of the Dogwood Tree When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grewTo a towering size with a lovely hue. Its branches were strong and interwovenAnd for Christ’s cross its timbers were chosen. Being distressed at the use of the woodChrist made a promise which still holds good: “Not ever again shall the dogwood growTo be large enough for a tree, and so Slender and twisted it shall always beWith cross-shaped blossoms for all to see. The petals shall have bloodstains marked brownAnd in the blossom’s center a thorny crown. All who see it will think of Me,Nailed to a cross from a dogwood tree. Protected and cherished this tree shall beA reflection to all of My agony.” I wish you all a meaningful Good Friday! -- source link
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