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The elegant east window has a most rich and ecclesiastical appearance , the execution of it being intrusted to the well-known firm of Messrs . Edmondson and Son , of Manchester , and is an excellent specimen of this style of art . The general design was founded on a plan proposed by one of the Masonic supporters , and the ideas carried out will not fail to be understood by the Brethren . The chancel window is of three lights , with beautiful flowing tracery of the early decorated rjeriod , and is richly decorated with stained glass illustrating the >
foliowing subjects : —In the left-hand light is a single figure of St . John the Baptist ; and in a compartment below is a representation of St . John baptizing Christ , with the text , ' " ' Repeat and be baptized . " The centre light—our Lord holding in His hand an orb surmounted with " a cross ( the emblem of his sovereignty ) . Below is a representation of the Crucifixion , with the mother of Jesus on one side , and the " disciple whom he loved " - . on the other , with the text , " It is finished ! " In the light to the right is St . John the Evangelist , and in the compartment below is represented the institution of the Lord's Supper—text ,
" Do this in remembrance of me . " Each subject is covered by a rich canopy work , and the grounds are beautifully diapered . The upper part of the tracery represents the Ascension , with the " all-seeing Eye " in the apex ; round the border of this piece is written , " All- glory to the Most High . " The remainder is filled with ornamental design , having in the centre of each a Masonic emblem , but so nicely introduced as not at all to interfere with or carry the mind away from the principal subjects * At the bottom of the window is the following inscription : —" This window was presented to G . C . Antrobus , Esq ., by the
Freemasons of Congleton , Macclesfield , and Crewe , a . d . 1857 . " Messrs . Edmondson have also fitted two other windows on the south side , and next to the eastern window , each of two lights , as a donation from the young gentlemen pupils of the rev . incumbent . In the one nearest the east is represented the birth of our Saviour , with the text , " Unto us was born this day a Saviour which is Christ the Lord ; " an angel is also introduced bearing a scroll , inscribed , " On earth peace ,
good will towards men . " In the other light is the subject of Christ disputing with the doctors—text , " Wist ye not that I must be about my Father ' s business . " The tracery of this window is filled up with ornament in rich colours . In the other window the subjects are , Christ blessing little children—text , " Suffer little children , " & c . ; and Christ teaching humility—text , " Except ye become as a little child , " & c . In the tracery of this window is the " Agnus Dei , " and
Greek " Alpha and Omega . " The following inscription is at the bottom : — " These two windows were erected by a few young Christians , A . D . 1857 . " The small window on the north side of the chancel is a lovely piece of art , and in many opinions excels in appearance and attraction those above described . It is the gift of the architect , Mr . Raffles Browne , as a memorial window to
his deceased wife . The centre represents our Lord's resurrection from the tomb , surrounded by the terrified keepers , and an angel surmounted by a crown , with a stream of light passing through it , with the initials "A . M . B . " On either side of the east window are beautifully painted tablets , bearing the Decalogue . The sacred edifice has been erected at a cost of £ 1 , 200 , exclusive of the furniture , appointments , & c , which have been presented by various ladies and gentlemen .
On the occasion of the consecration by the Bishop of Chester , his lordship preached an eloquent sermon from the first verse of the 133 rd Psalm : —" Behold , how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity ! " in the course of which he described the various gifts made to the church , and said : — " The beautiful window at the east end , which , from the inscription upon it , appears to be the gift of the Lodges of Freemasons of Congleton , Macclesfield , and Crewe . Whatever veil of mystery that Fraternity may choose to throw over their own rules , I may say truly that they have ever 'let their light shine before all men ' in works of Christian benevolence and charity . "
At the conclusion of the ceremony , many of the friends and subscribers present availed themselves of the invitation of Mr , and Miss Antrobus to luncheon at Eaton Hall . The fine suite of rooms were thrown open , and a handsome and bountiful repast was provided ; the cordial hospitality of the host , and the grace-
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Provlirclax.
The elegant east window has a most rich and ecclesiastical appearance , the execution of it being intrusted to the well-known firm of Messrs . Edmondson and Son , of Manchester , and is an excellent specimen of this style of art . The general design was founded on a plan proposed by one of the Masonic supporters , and the ideas carried out will not fail to be understood by the Brethren . The chancel window is of three lights , with beautiful flowing tracery of the early decorated rjeriod , and is richly decorated with stained glass illustrating the >
foliowing subjects : —In the left-hand light is a single figure of St . John the Baptist ; and in a compartment below is a representation of St . John baptizing Christ , with the text , ' " ' Repeat and be baptized . " The centre light—our Lord holding in His hand an orb surmounted with " a cross ( the emblem of his sovereignty ) . Below is a representation of the Crucifixion , with the mother of Jesus on one side , and the " disciple whom he loved " - . on the other , with the text , " It is finished ! " In the light to the right is St . John the Evangelist , and in the compartment below is represented the institution of the Lord's Supper—text ,
" Do this in remembrance of me . " Each subject is covered by a rich canopy work , and the grounds are beautifully diapered . The upper part of the tracery represents the Ascension , with the " all-seeing Eye " in the apex ; round the border of this piece is written , " All- glory to the Most High . " The remainder is filled with ornamental design , having in the centre of each a Masonic emblem , but so nicely introduced as not at all to interfere with or carry the mind away from the principal subjects * At the bottom of the window is the following inscription : —" This window was presented to G . C . Antrobus , Esq ., by the
Freemasons of Congleton , Macclesfield , and Crewe , a . d . 1857 . " Messrs . Edmondson have also fitted two other windows on the south side , and next to the eastern window , each of two lights , as a donation from the young gentlemen pupils of the rev . incumbent . In the one nearest the east is represented the birth of our Saviour , with the text , " Unto us was born this day a Saviour which is Christ the Lord ; " an angel is also introduced bearing a scroll , inscribed , " On earth peace ,
good will towards men . " In the other light is the subject of Christ disputing with the doctors—text , " Wist ye not that I must be about my Father ' s business . " The tracery of this window is filled up with ornament in rich colours . In the other window the subjects are , Christ blessing little children—text , " Suffer little children , " & c . ; and Christ teaching humility—text , " Except ye become as a little child , " & c . In the tracery of this window is the " Agnus Dei , " and
Greek " Alpha and Omega . " The following inscription is at the bottom : — " These two windows were erected by a few young Christians , A . D . 1857 . " The small window on the north side of the chancel is a lovely piece of art , and in many opinions excels in appearance and attraction those above described . It is the gift of the architect , Mr . Raffles Browne , as a memorial window to
his deceased wife . The centre represents our Lord's resurrection from the tomb , surrounded by the terrified keepers , and an angel surmounted by a crown , with a stream of light passing through it , with the initials "A . M . B . " On either side of the east window are beautifully painted tablets , bearing the Decalogue . The sacred edifice has been erected at a cost of £ 1 , 200 , exclusive of the furniture , appointments , & c , which have been presented by various ladies and gentlemen .
On the occasion of the consecration by the Bishop of Chester , his lordship preached an eloquent sermon from the first verse of the 133 rd Psalm : —" Behold , how good and joyful a thing it is for brethren to dwell together in unity ! " in the course of which he described the various gifts made to the church , and said : — " The beautiful window at the east end , which , from the inscription upon it , appears to be the gift of the Lodges of Freemasons of Congleton , Macclesfield , and Crewe . Whatever veil of mystery that Fraternity may choose to throw over their own rules , I may say truly that they have ever 'let their light shine before all men ' in works of Christian benevolence and charity . "
At the conclusion of the ceremony , many of the friends and subscribers present availed themselves of the invitation of Mr , and Miss Antrobus to luncheon at Eaton Hall . The fine suite of rooms were thrown open , and a handsome and bountiful repast was provided ; the cordial hospitality of the host , and the grace-