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Song Information:

Clara Newell was my Grandmother's Older Sister. Katherine Newell (my grandmother) was a young girl when Clara Newell Died. My Family has somehow misplaced the photo I wanted of Clara, So I used my Grandmother's picture with the cross for the Album art. I was disapointed in not having Clara's picture but if and when it is found I will replace it.

Clara L.Newell
Born: October25, 1882
Died: September 11, 1906

As for the music, I used loop for the guitar and bells on keyboard. I also played my flute. Melody and lyrics are mine.

Song Lyrics:

CLARA'S CROSS

Her name was Miss Clara Newell, and it was 1906,
A Cross was given for her to wear, pearl and black onyx.

a graduate of Mount Holyoke, Seminary
She went to Puerto Rico instead of staying to marry.

CHORUS:
a 100 years since she's been gone.
But Clara Newell's Cross lives on

Then she was called/ across the ocean/ to teach in Istanbul.
before the ship could even land, sick she was, Clara Newell.

she died before her life began at the age of 23.
For even a life good and kind has no guarantee.

CHORUS:

And though she died in vain, and her no-one to speak for.
It Seems a life short lived, and learned deserves so much more.

But the Cross was left for a memory a sign that she is well.
Her sister passed the cross on, and now I show and tell.

CHORUS:

lyrics by Karen Link (c) Sept. 2006

Clara L.Newell
Born: October25, 1882
Died: September 11, 1906