Passion Flower. 
sight of this wondrous symbol in that distant land is said to 
have confirmed the invaders in the belief that their schemes 
of conquest were sanctioned by a divine power ; and so, inspired 
by this poor innocent floral emblem of faith, they pursued un¬ 
relentingly, their course of rapine and murder! 
In Catholic countries this day-star is regarded with con¬ 
siderable veneration, and is deemed a marvellous confirmation 
oi the scriptural doctrine of the Atonement. 
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