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Our Lady of Grace, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

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Window

Building Name: First English Evangelical Lutheran Church

Studio Name: Willet Hauser Architectural Glass

City: Grosse Pointe Woods

Window Shape: 2 (rectangle)

Date of Window: 1960

Subject/Title of Window: The Consummation

Brief Description of Subject: This window is best seen from the chancel area facing the rear of the church.

In the center portion is represented a throne and a crown with Chi Rho for the Leadership of Christ. The Alpha and Omega depict the Beginning and the End of all things. Participating in the triumph, however, are also the Father, represented by the hand, and the Holy Spirit, represented by the dove.

Figures of the Old Testament are portrayed by the tongs and coals of fire for the prophet Isaiah and the watchtower for Ezekiel the prophet.

Figures of the New Testament are portrayed by the keys for the Apostle Peter and the sword and book for the Apostle Paul.

At the top of the center section is a ship as a symbol for the church who is to share in the Consummation and the open tomb signifying the basis for our hope of the triumph of God.

Condition of Window: Excellent

Type of Glass and Technique: Opalescent Glass, Antique or Cathedral Glass, Lead Came, Vitreous Paint

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