Legend of the Sand Dollar - Gonzales, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 29° 30.072 W 097° 27.069
14R E 650133 N 3264515
On the grounds of the First Baptist Church is a sculpture inspired by the poem (author unknown). Two children playing on the beach and doves flying away when they break the shell.
Waymark Code: WMWCF3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2017
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The legend of the Sand Dollar
There's a pretty little legend
That I would like to tell
Of the birth and death of Jesus
Found in this lowly shell.
If you examine closely,
You'll see that you 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.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Legend of the Sand Dollar
Figure Type: Combination of two figure types
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: S.J. Coleman
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1981
Materials used: Bronze statue and plaque on granite base.
Location: First Baptist Church
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