Mariam’s Leprosy Healed and David Returning to Jerusalem Windows
These two windows were created by Heaton, Butler & Bayne from London England in 1911. They are given in memory of David and Ann Spader and Matthew Benson.
This two-lancet, two subject window is one of those approved by the vestry in 1911 to picture Old Testament events representing incidents in the life of Christ. Mariam’s Leprosy Cleansed is an antitype for Mary washing the feet of our Lord; David’s Return to Jerusalem forecasts Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. (The Windows of Christ Church by William E. Van Brunt, Jr.)
A prayer for renewal
You poor giraffe-like plants
Stretching out
Your necks
Toward the light
How you thirst for sun!
I know what it is like
I too am
Pulled
Away from darkness
Toward what’s bright.
Lord, do not let this yearning cease
Make me a resurrection plant
Soaking my roots
In your redeeming water
Turning you leaves
Toward your light
And sharing your rebirth
Ms. Anne Morgan from Women’s Uncommon Prayers