Contents _I. THE SPIRIT OF THE CATHEDRAL._ The Real Cathedral 11 Praise in its Greatness 12 Praise in its Beauty 12 Praise in its Service 13 The Spirit of Democracy 14 A Civic Institution 15 A Great Symbol 16 A Sign of Stability 16 _II. THE FABRIC OF THE CATHEDRAL._ Name and Namesake 19 Location and Access 20 Administration and Clergy 22 Seals 23 Services 25 Visitors 26 Architecture 27 Plan and Size 27 Progress of Construction 28 Funds for Building 29 Foundation and Structure 31 Exterior of Chapels 31 Clerestory of Choir 33 Stone Shields 33 West Front 34 Nave 36 Crossing 40 Pulpit 42 Tapestries 46 Litany Desk 46 Choir 48 Choir Parapet 49 Pavements 51 Lectern 52 Choir Stalls 54 Organ 55 Cathedral Flag 56 High Altar 56 Credence Table 58 Great Columns 59 Clerestory Windows 60 Ambulatory 66 Founder’s Tomb 68 Choir Boys’ Stone 69 Seven Chapels of Tongues 69 Chapel of St. James 71 Chapel of St. Ambrose 76 Chapel of St. Martin 80 Chapel of St. Saviour 84 Chapel of St. Columba 87 Chapel of St. Boniface 90 Chapel of St. Ansgarius 95 Corner Stone 100 Crypt 100 Summary of Dimensions 101 Bishops of New York 102 _III. OTHER BUILDINGS, ETC._