The Legend of the Dogwood Tree

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The Legend of the Dogwood tells the story of how the beautiful tree and its blossoms depict the story of Christ's Crucifixion.

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In Jesus' time, the dogwood grew... To a stately size and a lovely hue...

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Twas strong and firm its branches interwoven... For the cross of Christ its timbers were chosen...

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Seeing the distress at this use of their wood... Christ made a promise which still holds good...

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"Never again shall the dogwood grow... Large enough to be used so...

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Slender and twisted , it shall be... With blossoms like the cross for all to see...

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As blood stains the petals marked in brown... The blossom's center wears a thorny crown...

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All who see it will remember me... Crucified on a cross from the dogwood tree...

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Cherished and protected this tree shall be... A reminder to all of my agony." --Unknown

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Happy Easter to Christians in East Tennessee and around the world.

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