This window sits way up high in the back of the church. You can't see it unless you're in the balcony or if you're looking up at it from the front part of the sanctuary, such as right after you've taken Communion.......or if you are the pastor. This window is very lovely, but hardly noticed by us churchgoers.
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I really love stained glass.........the lovely colors which are evident when light is shining through. Without the light, of course, the colored glass would not be noticeable. I've read the thought before that that's how it is concerning God's love in our lives. We are like a piece of glass, but our beautiful color glows only when God's light is shining through it. And then, think about it........you are the color you are.......not much you can do about that.......you live the color that you are.
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P.S. ------- this added 4/16/08: To read Martin Luther's explanation of the design and the colors of his seal........Click Here.
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6 comments:
Not being Lutheran, I wouldn't know Luther's seal from Wesley's walrus from Calvin's octopus. :>)
I do love the thought that we are like a piece of glass, but our beautiful color glows only when God's light is shining through it. The more transparent we are, the more people will see Him.
I love stained glass. Especially some of the older really intricate ones. This one in your church is very pretty.
Cute....rhymeswithplague....very cute!
Kacey.....yes the colors in these old windows are fantastic, especially in the variegated sections.
Have you ever been to the National Cathedral (Episcopal) in Washington, D.C.? Beautiful stained glass there in a rose window that reminded me of Chartres.
No, I've never been to D.C., but have seen a photo of the amazing window in the Chartres Cathedral.
I love stained glass and love catherals where there is a lot of it. If I was rich, you can be sure I would have a few windows done in salvaged stained glass from long gone churches. Simply exquisite and the light coming through is magical.
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