The Legend of the Sand Dollar
There's a beautiful
little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lovely shell.
If you examine
closely,
You'll see that you will find here
Four nail holes and a fifth one
Made by a Roman's Spear.
On one side the
Easter Lily,
Its center is the star
That appeared unto the shepherds
And led them from afar.
The Christmas
poinsettia
Etched on the other side
Reminds us of His birthday
Our Happy Christmastide.
Now break the center
open
And here you will release
The five white doves awaiting
To spread Good Will and Peace.
This simple little
symbol,
Christ left for you and me
To help us spread His Gospel
Through all eternity.
Author Unknown
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08/19/01 07:04 PM