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1866–1922

Marie Van Houte

Elizabeth Gordon

Upon a cactus-covered hill Facing the ocean blue, A shining cross was raised aloft By one whose heart was true;

The seeds of faith he scattered where The western sunset glows, Took root and grew, and blossomed in The Crucifixion Rose.

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