The Healing Tree

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It has been stated by scientists that the eucalyptus tree is destined to save the world from a famine of wood. Its growing powers are marvelous. A certain large plantation on the Pacific coastline, set out some twenty-five years ago, has been cut down three times, and is again high in the air. It is most serviceable. It produces cordwood and piling; makes excellent fuel, protects orange and lemon groves along the coast from the ocean winds. Above all, its medicinal value for its oil extract is remarkable. In California it is a home cure for almost every ailment from simple cold to consumption. A wonderful tree, full of promise for mankind. There is another tree, however, that is destined to save the world in a higher and truer sense. The tree of shame—the Cross of Calvary—whose healing power has been proved on millions of souls, and under the Shadow of which they were shielded and sheltered from the fierce, piercing blasts of awful temptation. That is like the tree in the Paradise of God, whose leaves are for the healing of the nations.

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