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Scroll at the Top. - "I AM WITH YOU ALWAY EVEN UNTO THE END OF THE WORLD."
" GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL TO EVERY CREATURE."
Inscription. - In memory of the Rt. Rev. JONATHAN MAYHEW WAINWRIGHT, D.D., Minister of this Church, 1833- 1838.
The cost of this window was also defrayed by subscrip- tion. Dr. Wainwright immediately preceded Dr. Eastburn. (See page 13.)
A window on the right in the chancel alcove is known as
The Derter Window.
Artist, Mr. BURNE JONES. MORRIS & Co., London, Eng.
David's Charge to Solomon. - On the throne represented in the centre of the window, King David is seated, the plans of the future Temple resting upon his knee. Before him
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stands the young Prince, listening to the aged King's words. In a gallery, in the rear of the throne, are harpers with their instruments, while at the right stand soldiers with arms and banners. On one of these banners the youth David is repre- sented holding the head of Goliath, while on a second he is in the act of tearing open the lion's jaw. At the left of the throne the people - old and young, men and women - are seen approaching its foot, where are four scribes, to whom they are giving their gold and jewels, -money, rings, urns, - these scribes taking a record of all that is brought.
Inscription. - In memory of GEORGE MINOT DEXTER, 1802-1872.
An account of Mr. Dexter and his long connection with this Church will be found in the description of the Dexter Tablet (Section IV.). This window is presented by his son, Mr. Frederic Dexter ; and the design is considered especially appropriate, as Mr. Dexter lived but just long enough to see the plans of the new church completed and the work begun.
2 Bust of Dean Stanley,
executed by Miss MARY GRANT, stands upon a bracket of Sienna marble, between the chancel and the alcove, beneath which is a tablet of Mexican onyx, on which is engraved
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the following tribute, written by the Hon. ROBERT C. WINTHROP : -
ARTHUR PENRHYN STANLEY, DEAN OF WESTMINSTER.
ENDEARED TO GOOD MEN IN ALL LANDS BY THE LARGENESS OF HIS HEART AND THE LOVELINESS OF HIS CHARACTER.
HIS LIFE WAS CONSECRATED TO THE ILLUSTRATION OF CHRISTIAN HISTORY AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF CHRISTIAN TRUTH. HIS NAME WILL EVER BE A SYNONYM OF CATHOLICITY AND CHARITY. THIS BUST - THE GIFT OF ONE OF HIS FAMILY - IS PLACED HERE, WHERE HE PREACHED HIS FIRST SERMON IN AMERICA, 22 SEPTEMBER, 1878, IN TOKEN OF AFFECTION AND REVERENCE FOR HIS MEMORY.
BORN 13 DECEMBER, 1815. DIED 18 JULY, 1881.
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The Gardiner Tablet.
On the north wall of the chancel, enclosed in a frame of wrought-iron and brass, is a marble tablet under which is this description : -
" THE ABOVE TABLET, WITH ITS INSCRIPTION BY THE HISTORIAN PRESCOTT, WAS RESCUED BY A GREAT GRANDSON OF THE RECTOR THEREIN COMMEMORATED, FROM THE FLAMES WIIICH DESTROYED TRINITY CHURCH, SUMMER STREET, IN THE GREAT BOSTON FIRE, Nov. 9, IS72. IT IS THE ONLY RELIC OF THE INTERIOR OF THAT CHURCH."
The tablet reads : -
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IN MEMORY OF JOHN SYLVESTER JOHN GARDINER, D.D. WHO WAS BORN AT HARVERFORD-WEST, SOUTH WALES JULY 12, 1765. BECAME ASSISTANT MINISTER OF THIS CHURCH APRIL 19, 1792. WAS UNANIMOUSLY CHOSEN ITS RECTOR, FEB. 10, 1805, AND DIED ON A VISIT TO HIS NATIVE LAND JULY 29, 1830. AGED SIXTY FIVE.
HE WAS A MAN JUST AND TRUE, DIRECT OF PURPOSE AND OF SPEECH ; A FRIEND, WARM, GENEROUS AND SINCERE; A COMPANION
WHOSE CHOICE READING, CAPACIOUS MEMORY AND LIVELY WIT ENRICHED AND ADORNED THE INTERCOURSE OF LIFE;
A SCHOLAR WORTHY OF PARR, HIS CELEBRATED MASTER ; A TEACHER WHO INCITED THE YOUNG BY HIS OWN ARDENT LOVE AND CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE OF ANCIENT LITERATURE ;
A CHRISTIAN OF GENUINE, CHEERFUL, UNOSTENTATIOUS PIETY ; A THEOLOGIAN, LEARNED, CONSISTENT AND CHARITABLE, DISLIKING AND AVOIDING SECTARIAN CONTROVERSIES, BUT ZEALOUS IN PREACHING THE PRACTICAL FAITH HE PROFESSED WITH A PURE AND IMPRESSIVE ELOQUENCE; A PASTOR DEVOTED TO HIS CHURCH AND DEEPLY ENDEARED TO A PEOPLE
AMIDST WHOM HE HAD FULFILLED FOR ALMOST FORTY YEARS, WITH EXEMPLARY FIDELITY, THE MINGLED OFFICES OF FRIENDSHIP AND RELIGION.
HIS REMAINS LIE BURIED IN PANEL CHURCHYARD, NEAR HARROWGATE, IN YORKSHIRE ENGLAND. HIS MEMORY LIVES HERE IN THE HEARTS OF AFFECTIONATE PARISHIONERS, WHO WOULD THUS PERPETUATE A JUST COMMEMORATION OF EXCELLENT SERVICE, TRIED WORTH AND IRREPARABLE LOSS.
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The Baptismal Font.
The font, made by Forsyth of London, is of Devonshire marble and alabaster with an octagonal granite base. En- circling the bowl is carved the text : -
" BAPTIZING THEM IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, THE SON, AND THE HOLY GHOST."
This gift of Colonel Charles R. Codman, the junior War- den of the Church, was designed by the late Mr. John H. Sturgis of Boston. On the south side of the base is the following : -
C. R. CODMAN DONAVIT MDCCCLXXVI
The Lectern.
The lectern is of brass, surmounted by an eagle. Designer, CHARLES R. LAMB, New York.
Around the base is inscribed : -
" THE GIFT OF MARIA DENISON BURNHAM. TRINITY SUNDAY. ANNO DOMINI 1877."
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The Communion Service.
The Communion Service.
The Communion Service of the Church consists of the following pieces : -
OFFERTORY PLATE.
Two FLAGONS.
ONE CUP (with cover).
ONE PATEN.
" Procured of his Majty K. George 2".d by his Exc! Gov! SHIRLEY : 1742." With the English coat-of-arms.
ONE CUP (with cover).
" Presented to Trinity Church by Mrs. HANNAH ROWE, November, 1790." With a coat-of-arms.
Two PATENS (one matching the King George piece).
" Procured for Trinity Church by J. S. J. GARDINER, Rector, 1812."
Two LARGE PATENS (with covers).
" Presented to Trinity Church by HANNAH SMITH, 1815."
Two EWERS (used only at Christmas and Easter.) One reads : -
" Presented to Geo. W. Brimmer, Esq., by the Propri- etors of Trinity Church in approbation of his plans and gratuitous services in rebuilding the Church in 1829. This donation was accepted, but at the earnest request of Mr. Brimmer has been devoted to the use of the Church." On reverse, a bas relief of the old Granite Church.
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The other -
" Presented to Trinity Church by His Honour, THOMAS L. WINTHROP, Esq., Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, 1830." On reverse, the arms of the Winthrop family.
ONE PATEN.
" Gift of THOMAS AMORY, Vicar of St. Teath, Cornwall, England. To Trinity Church, Boston, U. S. A. Christmas, 1876."
Two CUPS.
" Presented to Trinity Church, Boston, by Members of the Vestry, 1878."
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The Nave.
Section Second.
THE NAVE.
The windows in the nave are seven in number, - two on either side over the triforium galleries and three in the western façade over the choir gallery.
THE WESTERN WALL.
Here, between the two sections of the organ, are three windows, put in by the private contribution of a few parishioners soon after the removal of the organ from the alcove to its present position. They are not memorial windows.
Artist, JOHN LAFARGE, New York City.
Occupying the greater part of the central window is a representation of our Lord, clothed in dark purple raiment, holding in His left hand a book, while His right hand is raised as in the act of blessing. In the two side windows a column of onyx passes up and down the centre, surrounded by a background of changing blue.
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THE NORTHERN WALL.
In this wall are two memorial windows, both exe- cuted by HENRY HOLIDAY, London, England.
At the left is -
The Brooks Window.
Three Scenes in Saint Paul's Life. - (1) In the upper picture, the youth is represented sitting at the feet of Ga- maliel, who sits with a scroll in his hand, at the right, looking down upon the young Saul.
" BROUGHT UP AT THE FEET OF GAMALIEL."
(2) The centre picture represents Saul's conversion. He is on his way to Damascus with his followers, when suddenly the light from heaven bursts upon them. On the left the frightened and startled horses are trying to break away from the strong men, who endeavor to hold them. On one the rider yet remains seated, but with his head bowed in fear. The rest have fallen from their steeds, and lie or kneel upon the ground, covering their faces with their hands to hide the brilliant light. Saul himself lies upon his back in the fore- ground, sightless.
"I WAS NOT DISOBEDIENT UNTO THE HEAVENLY VISION."
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The Nave.
(3) Saint Paul the missionary stands upon Mars Hill, ex- horting the people of Athens to turn from their idols to the true God. In the distance, surmounting the Acropolis, can be seen the Parthenon. Around the preacher are gathered the Athenians to hear his words, -
"WHOM THEREFORE YE IGNORANTLY WORSHIP, HIM DECLARE I UNTO YOU."
Inscription. - In memory of the Rev. FREDERICK BROOKS. Born 1842. Died 1874.
The Rev. FREDERICK BROOKS was the Rector of Saint Paul's Church, Cleveland, Ohio; and this window in his memory is the gift of Mr. Charles J. Morrill, a Vestryman of Trinity Church.
At the right is -
The Paine Mindolu.
Jesus blessing Little Children. - Here our Lord is repre- sented standing at the top of a short flight of steps, holding in one arm a little child, while His right hand rests affec- tionately on the head of one of two children who stand near Him. At His feet are sitting three mothers, each waiting for her child to receive the Saviour's blessing. Behind Jesus stand the Apostles Saint Peter, Saint James, and Saint John.
The text appears upon the steps, -
" SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME AND FORBID THEM NOT, FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN."
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The upper part of the window contains a background of foliage, in the midst of which are five cherubs who bear this scroll : -
" THEIR ANGELS DO ALWAYS BEHOLD THE FACE OF MY FATHER, WHICH IS IN HEAVEN."
Inscription. - In memory of ROBERT TREAT PAINE - Signer of the Declaration of Independence ; Born in Boston, March 12, 1731 and died May 11, 1814.
This window is the gift of the great-grandson - of the same name - of the patriot herein commemorated. Mr. Paine, the donor, has been for many years a member of the Vestry, and was one of the Building Committee of the Church.
THE SOUTHERN WALL.
The two windows in this wall are directly opposite the last two described. The left window is known as -
The Meliim Window.
Artist, JOHN LAFARGE, New York City.
Presentation of Mary at the Temple .- The subject of this window is a small part of the celebrated painting by Titian, now in the Academy of Art in Venice. While in the original painting the long flight of steps is shown, with the parents and friends below and the high-priest and his attendants above.
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here there are but two or three of the steps up which the girlish figure is ascending to receive the blessing of the Church. The child, but three years old, has, according to the legend, been brought by her father and mother to the Temple. At the foot of the steps leading thereto, they and their friends remain, while she ascends alone to the altar. Below this picture and separate from it, is the representation of an angel playing upon a musical instrument.
An inscription in Latin : -
NITET VITRO DISTINCTA PRAECLARA VIRGINIS BEATAE FACIES, A TITIANO PRIUS DEPICTA CONJUGI DILECTAE SIMILLIMA CUJUS HAEC RECORDATIO LUCET.
A literal English version of the above : -
" Shines in glass distinct the well-known countenance of the Blessed Virgin, first painted by Titian and most resem- bling the beloved wife in whose memory this record shines."
Inscription. - Placed as a loving memorial to JULIA APPLETON by her husband, Charles F. McKim, and her sister, Alice. 1859-1887.
The Appleton family, of which Mrs. McKim is a de- scendant, have long been connected with the Parish of Trinity Church.
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The Beebe Window.
Artists, CLAYTON & BELL, London, England.
David's Removal of the Ark .- In the centre of the window, the oxen are drawing the cart upon which has been placed the precious Ark. Before it walks King David, his harp in his hand, preceded by children who scatter flowers to the right and left.
"WE WILL GO INTO HIS TABERNACLE AND FALL LOW ON OUR KNEES BEFORE HIM."
Inscription. - In affectionate memory of JAMES MADISON BEEBE.
Mrs. Frances L. Fiske presented this window to the Church. It is to the memory of her father.
The two paintings upon the walls of the nave are from the brush of Mr. JOHN LAFARGE, and represent two Biblical scenes :
North Wall -
JESUS AND THE WOMAN OF SAMARIA.
South Wall -
JESUS AND NICODEMUS.
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The Nave.
The Organ.
The organ is from the works of HILBOURNE E. ROOSEVELT, New York.
It is situated in the western gallery and is divided into two sections, the choir occupying the space between.
There are three manuals, fourteen registers in the great, twelve in the swell, nine in the choir, and eight in the pedal organ. The pedal organ is confined to the northern section. It was first built in what is now known as the chancel alcove, but was in 1880 removed to its present position.
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Section Third.
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THE SOUTH TRANSEPT.
The windows in this transept are nine in number, - five above and four below the gallery.
Over the gallery in the southern wall are three memorial windows, executed by
Artist, A. OUDINOT, Paris, France.
Left -
The Borland and Tlopd Window.
The Resurrection. - The three Marys have come in the early morning to seek their Master, but in His place they find an angel pointing out beyond the sepulchre, saying the words of the text below. On the left, in the distance, can be seen the three crosses surmounting the Hill of Calvary.
"YE SEEK JESUS WHICH WAS CRUCIFIED.
HE IS NOT HERE ; FOR HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID."
Inscription. - In memory of the BORLANDS and the LLOYDS of Trinity Parish.
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The South Transept.
Presented by the present generation and common de- scendants of both families, this window stands, a memorial of ancestors who were among the first worshippers in the Parish.
Centre -
The Ritchie Window.
The Ascension. - In the centre of the window, our Sav- iour is represented ascending into the heavens. Below Him are gathered His Apostles, who look up with wonder as they receive His last blessing on earth.
" I ASCEND UNTO MY FATHER AND YOUR FATHER, AND TO MY GOD AND YOUR GOD."
Inscription. - In memory of SOPHIA HARRISON RITCHIE by her children.
Mrs. Ritchie, herein commemorated, was the daughter of the Hon. Harrison Gray Otis of Boston. Although the donors - her son, Mr. Harrison Ritchie, and her daughter, Mrs. Beylard - now reside in France, the Ritchie family in the past were associated with the Parish.
Right -
The Burnham Window.
The Day of Pentecost. - The Apostles are gathered to- gether in one place. From above, tongues as of fire are
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descending upon them, even the Holy Ghost sent from the Father.
"WE DO HEAR THEM SPEAK IN OUR TONGUES, THE WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD."
Inscription. - In memory of WILLIAM APPLETON BURN- HAM, Born A. D. 1811. Died A. D. 1851. by his mother, brother and sisters.
This window was presented by the late Mr. John A. Burn- ham, his mother and sisters.
In the western wall are two windows: -
At the left is -
The Lace Window.
This is not a memorial window; it originally occupied a position in the south wall of the nave, where Mr. LaFarge had it placed for the purpose of toning down the brilliant light from the south, that his paintings might be shown to a better advantage. Later it was removed to its present position.
At the right is -
The Peters Window.
Artist, HENRY HOLIDAY, London, England.
The Transfiguration. - Represented at the bottom of the window, upon the mountain-top, are the three Apostles :
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The South Transept .
Saint James on the left, Saint Peter in the centre with his hands upraised, and Saint John on the right. All have their eyes upturned toward the Saviour, who hovers as it were in a cloud in the centre of the window, while immediately sur- rounding Him is a halo of rich blue, almost black, pierced by rays of red. His arms are outstretched over the forms of Moses on the right and Elias on the left, as they appear through the cloud.
The Scroll. - " THIS IS MY BELOVED SON; HEAR HIM."
Inscription. - In memory of JANE GOULD - wife of Edward D. Peters - Born October 1828 - Died December 1877.
The window is the gift of her husband, Mr. Peters, who has long been a member of the Parish, and was formerly a Vestryman.
Below the gallery are four memorial windows, three in the southern and one in the western wall, all from the works of COTTIER & Co., London, England.
I. The Cochrane Mindom.
The Sower and the Reaper. - On the left is the sower scattering the seed.
"SO IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD, AS IF A MAN SHOULD CAST SEED INTO THE GROUND. MARK IV. 26."
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On the right is the reaper, sickle in hand.
"IMMEDIATELY HE PUTTETH IN THE SICKLE BECAUSE THE HARVEST IS COME. MARK IV. 29."
Inscription. - In memory of ALEXANDER COCHRANE. Born April 27th. 1813. Died August 11th. 1865.
This window is given by Mr. ALEXANDER COCHRANE, a Vestryman of the Parish, in memory of his father of the same name.
II. The Moring Window.
The Virgins. - The scene is before the door of the ban- quet-hall into which the bridegroom has entered, and the five wise virgins are represented, three of them ready to enter and two in the act of filling their lamps.
"THEY THAT WERE READY WENT IN WITH HIM TO THE
MARRIAGE. MATTHEW XXV. 10."
Inscription. - In memory of ABBY MATILDA LORING - Born 1799. Died 1863.
Miss Loring, whom this window commemorates, is re- membered to-day by many of the parishioners as a liberal benefactor of the poor of Boston ; and this window has been presented by a niece who bears the same name.
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The South Transept.
III. The Charlotte Winthrop Window.
The Angel troubling the Pool. - Here is represented the Pool of Bethesda, around which are gathered the " multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water." In the rear, the angel is just step- ping down into the pool.
"FOR AN ANGEL WENT DOWN AT A CERTAIN SEASON INTO THE POOL AND TROUBLED THE WATER : : : BUT JESUS ANSWERED THEM, MY FATHER WORKETH HITHERTO AND I WORK : : : S. JOHN V. 4 : 17."
Enscription. - In memory of CHARLOTTE TROUP WIN- THROP. Born 1840. Died 1872.
This window is presented by Mrs. HOLLIS HUNNEWELL as a memorial to her sister, Mrs. Egerton L. Winthrop, late of New York.
IV. The Fenno Window.
Peace, be still. - Across the scene passes the boat, or " ship," the stern at the right. In the boat are represented ten of the Apostles, each of whom is seeking in a different way to keep the boat from being swamped by the heavy waves which dash over the side. In the stern stands Jesus, having just arisen from His sleep.
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"AND HE AROSE AND REBUKED THE WIND AND SAID UNTO THE WAVES 'PEACE BE STILL ' : : ST. MARK IV-39 : : THEY THAT GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS, THAT DO BUSINESS IN GREAT WATERS ; - THESE SEE THE WORKS OF THE LORD AND HIS WONDERS IN THE DEEP : : PSALM CVII, 23-24."
Inscription. - In memory of JOHN FENNO. Born in Boston September 21 A. D. 1779. Died at sea April 19 A. D. 1820. Buried in the, Indian Ocean.
This window is given by Mr. JOHN BROOKS FENNO, of the Parish, and his children, in memory of his father.
The North Transept.
Section fourth.
THE NORTH TRANSEPT.
The windows in this transept correspond with those of the south transept.
Over the gallery in the northern wall are three memorial windows, made by Messrs. MORRIS & Co., of London, England, from designs of Mr. EDWARD BURNE-JONES.
The three windows are similar in design, each hav- ing a background of rich green foliage, in the midst of which appear numerous cherubs with various musi- cal instruments. In the centre of each window is a small picture of an early New Testament scene.
Left -
The Brimmer Window.
The Wonder of the Shepherds. - The Star of Bethlehem shines down upon the inn-scene, and we see the Virgin in a raiment of blue, near the centre of the picture, holding the
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Babe, while Joseph and the shepherds, who have been di- rected to the spot by the chorus of angels, are standing around.
Inscription .- I : M : MARTIN BRIMMER : B : 1 793 : D : 1847.
Mr. Martin Brimmer has given this window in memory of his father, who bore the same name, and whose family were of the old Parish.
Centre -
The Chickering Window.
The Visit of the Magi. - On the right is seated the Virgin with the Child, before whom have come the three Wise Men with the gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they have brought from the far East.
Inscriptions. - Left -
I : M : JONAS CHICKERING : B : 1 798 : D : 1853.
THOS : ED : CHICKERING : B : 1824 : D : 1871.
Right -
I : M : CHAS : EDW : CHICKERING : B : 1854 : D : 1875.
Commemorating three generations of the Chickering fam- ily, - father, son, and grandson, - this window represents one of the old families in the Parish. It is the gift of Mrs. GORDON PRINCE, the daughter of Mr. Thomas E. Chickering.
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The North Transept.
Right -
The Thaper Window.
The Journey into Egypt. - From the city of Bethlehem, which may be seen in the background, Joseph is leading the animal upon which Mary is seated with her Child, as they flee into Egypt. to escape the persecution of Herod the King.
Inscription. - I : M : STEPHEN VAN RENSSELAER THAYER : B : 1847 : D : 1871.
Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer has presented this window in memory of a son.
In the western wall are two windows, one of which is yet to be taken for memorial purposes.
At the left is -
The Black Mindom.
Artist, JOHN LAFARGE, New York City.
The New Jerusalem. - In the foreground reclines the Apostle Saint John, his manuscript upon his knees, his pen in his hand, his eye fixed upon the heavenly vision; for one of the angels of God stands beside him and points out the wonders of which he is to write, and he sees far above the New Jerusalem descending, a bride for her hus- band. In the centre of the window is the symbolic bride, an angelic form clothed in white. Over the gate of the City is the Greek word " IEPOSOLYMA."
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"AND I JOHN SAW THE HOLY CITY, NEW JERUSALEM, COMING DOWN FROM GOD OUT OF HEAVEN, PREPARED AS A BRIDE ADORNED FOR HER HUSBAND."
Inscription (above and below the text). - In memory of GEORGE NIXON BLACK. Born January 15th. 1814, Died Oct. 2nd. 1880, and of his daughter, Marianne Black, Born Aug. 30th. 1839. Died Aug : 21st. 1881.
This window was given as a memorial by the family of the late Mr. George N. Black.
Below the gallery, as in the south transept, there are four memorial windows.
Artists, BURLISON & GRILLS, London, England.
Beginning at the left (in the west wall) -
I. The Deblois Window.
Fob. Saint Stephen. - These are illustrations of patience and fortitude. At the left is pictured Job in his afflictions, surrounded by his wife and his three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar.
"I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVETH, AND THAT HE SHALL STAND AT THE LAST DAY UPON THE EARTH."
At the right, Saint Stephen is kneeling upon the ground, his face turned heavenward, while behind him his persecutors have raised the huge stones to cast at him.
" CALLING UPON GOD AND SAYING, LORD JESUS, RECEIVE MY SPIRIT."
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The North Transept.
Inscription. - In memory of the Deblois Family, of which many successive generations have served this Church as Wardens and Vestrymen.
The late Mr. STEPHEN G. DEBLOIS, for many years Treas- urer and Vestryman of this Church, was the donor of this window.
II. The Appleton Window.
Abraham. Eunice. - These are two illustrations of faith - from the Old and New Testaments - as the texts would show. The left picture represents Isaac kneeling upon the small rudely constructed altar, his neck bared, while behind him his father is already raising the knife to plunge it into his only son.
" BY FAITH ABRAHAM WHEN HE WAS TRIED OFFERED UP ISAAC."
At the right of the window stands the good woman Eunice, explaining to her son Timothy the lesson from the book which he has brought to her.
" WHEN I CALL TO REMEMBRANCE THE UNFEIGNED FAITH THAT IS IN THEE."
Inscription. - In memory of CHARLES HOOK APPLETON Born 27 July 1833 - Died 3 Apr. 1874 and of ISABELLA MASON, his wife, Born 23 Oct. 1835 - Died 6 Sept. 1869.
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As stated in connection with the McKim Window, the Appletons are among the old families connected with the - Parish ; and this window, in memory of a former Vestryman in the Church and of his wife, was presented by their children.
III. The Winthrop Window.
This window is typical of Hope, the motto of the Win- throp arms. The greater part of the window is occupied by two angels, each of whom is holding a scroll.
That on the left reads -
" AND NOW LORD WHAT IS MY HOPE."
That on the right -
" TRULY MY HOPE IS EVEN IN THEE."
Another text below reads, -
"HOW AMIABLE ARE. THY TABERNACLES O LORD OF HOSTS - MY SOUL LONGETH, YEA, EVEN FAINTETH FOR THE COURTS OF THE LORD : : PSALM LXXXIV 1-2.
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