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Building Name: First United Methodist ChurchStudio Name: Willet Hauser Architectural Glass
City: Birmingham
Window Shape: 3 (arched)
Date of Window: 1959
Subject/Title of Window: Prayers of Christ
Brief Description of Subject: This window was installed in what was originally named the "Prayer Chapel." After the retirement of Pastor Arnold F. Runkel, it was renamed in his honor as the "Runkel Chapel."
The following description from the book, "The Windows and Symbols of First Methodist Church Birmingham, Mich. edited by Dr. Arnold F. Runkel and privately published by the Church for its members in 1966.
CHAPEL SIDE WINDOWS --- PRAYER
The second of the Chapel Side Windows illustrates prayers of Christ. At the top, our Lord responds to the Disciples' request, 'Lord, Teach us to pray,' with the Lord's prayer. Christ's parable of the arrogant Pharisee and the humble publican is interpreted in the center of the window. At the bottom, Christ is praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, surrendering completely to his Father's will: 'O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou will.' The three Disciples have fallen asleep waiting for Christ to return from the Garden. At the top are hands folded in prayer.
This second aisle window is in memory of Wilson Wagner, presented by family and friends.
The second of the Chapel Side Windows illustrates prayers of Christ. At the top, our Lord responds to the Disciples' request, 'Lord, Teach us to pray,' with the Lord's prayer. Christ's parable of the arrogant Pharisee and the humble publican is interpreted in the center of the window. At the bottom, Christ is praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, surrendering completely to his Father's will: 'O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless not as I will, but as thou will.' The three Disciples have fallen asleep waiting for Christ to return from the Garden. At the top are hands folded in prayer.
This second aisle window is in memory of Wilson Wagner, presented by family and friends.
Height: ~8'
Width: 2'
Prayers of Christ
The Lord's Prayer
The Pharisee and the Publican
The Garden of Gethsemane
Prayers of Christ outside
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