He shall reign over them
The theology windows near the sanctuary are partially hidden by the bishop’s chair and the choir stall screens. Themes of those windows are specifically attributed to God as Ruler, Sanctifier , Teacher and Healer. On Tuesday of last week the scriptural readings began with the first Book of Samuel. and continue through this week and next. The middle pane of the Divine Ruler Window depicts Samuel anointing Saul as ruler over the Lord’s people of Israel to save them from their enemies. Saul’s failure and eventual rejection by the Lord led Samuel to Jesse and to David who is depicted in the Fold of Christ Window. In the Divine Ruler window, God is surrounded by elements of his creation, his law given to Moses, the anointing of an earthly king who failed, authority given to Peter and succession of the bishops, and finally his rule for all eternity.