The Message of the Missions

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VIII 7[HE road turns from the sea at Oceanside; ^ We follow where the mission bells still guide The stranger-traveler. Tis the "King's High- way," — The King of Kings, forever and a day!
A steady climb, a quick descent, and there San Luis Rey invites to rest and pray'r.
At one time richest mission in the land, Still stands serene, defying Time's rough hand ; Rebuilt in part, is useful still.
SAN LUIS REY JUAN CAPISTRANO IX Not So The ancient walls of Juan Capistrano, Whose bells hang mute in fa
...st decaying arch, Accepting meekly Time's relentless march.
No more the Padres grinding at their mills; No vineyards purp'ling on the rugged hills.
X qrT OS ANGELES Mission sees a busy mart (^ Grown to her doors, around her stunfy heart, But, like some patriarch from out the past, Preserves a dignity until the last.
San Gabriel, her belfry tow'r uprears, A benediction o'er the passing years ; Her outer garb of vari-tinted gold, Conceals the wrack within her bosom's fold.
XI OfJfJHERE sea, and sky, and mountain blend C®* as one, — Where beauty reigns supreme beneath the sun, — Where ravages of time lie scarce revealed, By art and friendly vine so well concealed, Saint' Barbara, restored to fair estate, Welcomes the wanderer within her gate.


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