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Building Name: First United Methodist Church

City: Grand Ledge

Window Shape: 3 (arched)

Date of Window: 1912

Subject/Title of Window: Lamb

Brief Description of Subject: From the booklet, "First United Methodist Church, Grand Ledge, Michigan. Walking Tour Guide of the Stained Glass Windows," by C. Bernard Johnson (1994).
Dick Spencer's given name is Floyd Henry Spencer. Dick passed away peacefully, after an illness of about two weeks on August 9, 1885. He was 20 years of age. The window was given as a memorial by his brother Forrest W. Spencer. Forrest ran The Spencer Shoe Store in Grand Ledge. Clair Smith worked 19 years in the store for Forrest. Dick was a resident of Grand Ledge with his parents from infancy. For some years he had been employed by F.O. Lord, the grocer, and was very faithful, efficient and trusty. Dick had a large circle of friends. A large number of ladies and gentlemen marched in the funeral procession. The pall bearers consisted of six young men, with six of his young lady companions as honorary pall bearers.

LAMB
The symbol with the Lamb, the book of life and the staff of life, with the victor's flag, all represent Christ. The halo around the Lamb represents Christ. The staff represents Christ. The cross in the flag represents Christ. The cross on the flag staff represents Christ. The little crosses on the book marks are old testament references. Seven was understood, in Israel, as the perfect number. Therefore to this day, there are seven days in the week. Seven is a completion number.
THE BOOK OF REVELATION, CHAPTER 21, VERSE 27, SAYS "ONLY THOSE WILL ENTER HEAVEN WHO'S NAME IS WRITTEN INTO THE LAMB'S BOOK OF LIFE."



Inscriptions: In Memoriam Mr. Dick Spencer


Condition of Window: Fair

Height: 6'10"

Width: 2'11"

Type of Glass and Technique: Opalescent Glass, Lead Came

Lamb
Lamb

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