Historical Description of Westminster Abbey, Its Monuments and CuriositiesAnonymous
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Historical Description of Westminster Abbey, Its Monuments and Curiosities
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Westminster Abbey
13. John's disciples sent to Christ.--_Matt._ xi. 2, &c.
14. The Magdalen anointing the feet of Christ.--_John_ xii. 3.
15. The Syrophenician woman.--_Matt._ xv. 15.
16. The feeding of the multitude.--_Matt._ xiv. 15.
17. The lunatic boy cured.--_Matt._ xvii. 14, &c.
18. Peter, the fish, and Temple tribute.--_Matt._ xvii. 27.
19. The blind man healed.--_Mark_ viii. 25.
20. Lazarus raised.--_John_ xi. 43.
21. The entry into Jerusalem.--_Matt._ xxi. 1.
22. The tribute to Cæsar.--_Matt._ xxii. 15 and 21.
23. Little children brought to Christ.--_Mark_ x. 13.
24. The young rich man's question.--_Mark_ x. 17.
25. The widow's son restored.--_Luke_ vii. 11.
26. The agony in the garden.--_Matt._ xxvi. 39.
27. Jesus Christ captive before Pilate.--_Matt._ xxvii. 1, 2, &c.
28. Jesus Christ shown to the people.--_John_ xix. 5.
29. The Crucifixion.--_John_ xix. 25, &c.
30. The Resurrection.--_Matt._ xxviii. 1, &c.
31. Appearance to Mary Magdalen.--_John_ xx. 11.
32. The Ascension.--_Acts_ i. 9, &c.
The decorations which surround this circle are scrolages and ornaments of
mosaic work on coloured grounds suited to the rest, among which are also
interwoven the following symbols:--
1. I.H.S. at the Nativity.
2. The angel, the symbol of St. Matt.
3. The Paschal Lamb.
4. Cherub's head.
5. The pelican, as symbol of the Church.
6. Cherub's head.
7. The lion, the symbol of St. Mark.
8. The triangle, the symbol of the Trinity.
9. The hart, athirst for the water brooks.
10. The ox, the symbol of St. Luke.
11. Cherub's head.
12. The sacramental cup.
13. Cherub's head.
14. The dove descending.
15. The eagle, the symbol of St. John.
16. [Greek: A.Ô.]
In the left quatrefoil, at the corner, are the arms of the Abbacy; in the
right the arms of the reigning sovereign; in the head of the arches
beneath are figures of angels holding scrolls.
The subjects for the twelve lower windows are selected from the Old
Testament, and are as follows:--
1. Noah's sacrifice.--_Gen._ viii. 20.
2. Abraham and the angels.--_Gen._ xviii. 1.
3. Jacob's dream.--_Gen._ xxviii. 12.
4. Joseph interpreting Pharoah's dream.--_Gen._ xli. 25.
5. The finding of Moses.--_Ex._ ii. 5.
6. Moses before the burning bush.--_Ex._ iii. 2.
7. Moses striking the rock.--_Ex._ xvii. 5.
8. Moses with the tables of the law.--_Ex._ xx. 20.
9. David chosen from among his brothers, and anointed by Samuel.--_1
Sam._ xvi. 13.
10. Dedication of the Temple by Solomon.--_1 Kings_ viii. 22.
11. Elijah's sacrifice.--_1 Kings_ xviii. 37, &c.
12. Josiah renewing the Covenant.--_2 Kings_ xxii. 3, &c.
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