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"The Good Shepherd" stained glass window

The “Good Shepherd” window is inspired by the 23rd Psalm. The shepherd’s staff encircled with a crown, combined with a harp, symbolizing David, the shepherd, who became the King and who was the author of the 23rd Psalm. The image of serenity and peace throughout the stained-glass recall Psalm 23:1, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” The image of the lamb recalls Psalm 23:2, “He leadeth me in green pastures and beside the still waters.” The blue skies which symbolize the heavens and the Word of God recall Psalm 23:3, “He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” The black imagery behind the lamb recalls Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” The image of the oil pouring from the horn at the top of the mountain recalls Psalm 23:5, “ Thou
preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” The IHS is a symbol of Christ; the bread and wine are a symbol of Christ’s redemptive work; and the lighted door with a cross in the center is a symbol that Christ has opened the doors of heaven to us and recalls for the Christian Psalm 23:6, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of
the LORD forever.”