Legend Of The Dogwood Tree
Legend Of The Dogwood Tree
There is a legend that, at the time of the
crucifixion, the dogwood had been the
size of the oak and other forest trees.
So firm and strong was the tree that it
was chosen as the timber for the cross.
To be used for such a cruel purpose
greatly distressed the tree, and Jesus,
nailed upon it, sensed this, and in His
gentle pity for all sorrow and suffering
said to it;
"Because of your regret and pity for My
suffering, never again shall the dogwood
tree grow large enough to be used as a
cross. Henceforth it shall be in the form
of a cross, two long and two short petals.
And in the center of the outer edge of
each petal there will be nail prints,
brown with rust and stained with red,
and in the center of the flower will be
a crown of thorns, and all who see it
will remember.
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