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 §Iitte L 
 
 Is a complete border of the 14th Century stvle, 
 showing a terminal rod bursting into a corner 
 ornament of spray work. 
 
 §kte it. 
 
 Consists of a diamond- shaped centre upon a crossed 
 pattern or diaper of Egyptian origin, which was 
 extensively used for glass painting. 
 
 Mt XXL 
 
 The three circles at the foot symbolize the Eternal 
 Trinity. The angel's wings represent zeal and 
 activity. The blue, spangled with stars, typihes 
 Heaven. 
 
 §Me ib. 
 
 The Ark of the Covenant is here introduced, 
 with the Cherubim of gold upon it ; on each side 
 
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 appear parts of the blue Curtain or Veil which 
 divided the Tabernacle. At the foot of the Plate 
 is a portion of tesselated pavement, and the whole 
 is surrounded by a complete border of the 15th 
 Century style. 
 
 The Pentacle or double Triangle is the emblem of 
 the Holy Trinity. It is repeated in miniature in 
 the centre, surrounded by the circle of Eternity, and 
 containing the Dove, the emblem of the Holy Spirit, 
 from which radiates a glory. 
 
 This Plate is in the Anglo-Saxon style of the 12th 
 Century ; the globe at the foot represents the Earth ; 
 the circle above, with blue ground and golden stars, 
 is symbolical of Heaven. 
 
 §kfe ML 
 
 The centre medallion on the top of the Plate contains 
 the emblems of St. Peter ; the triple or Patriarchal 
 cross and the gold and silver keys. 
 
 The corresponding one at the foot contains those 
 of St. John, the eagle, the scroll, and Eucharistic 
 cup. Then, commencing at the right-hand corner, 
 we find, first — St. Andrew's cross, emblematic of 
 humility in suffering ; beneath it, the spear-head and 
 
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 arrow, the instruments of the martyrdom of St. 
 Thomas ; next, St. Matthew's emblems, the lamp 
 of celestial light and the open book of the gospel : 
 underneath this is the axe, emblematic of the mar- 
 tyrdom of St. Matthias ; and then the saw, of that 
 of St. Jude. 
 
 The fishing-boat in the opposite corner denotes 
 the occupation of St. Simon ; above this are the book 
 and pilgrim's staff of St. James the Less ; next come 
 the banner and knife that typify the zeal and suffer- 
 ing of St. Bartholomew ; the Palm branch above, 
 the symbol of victory, represents both the preaching 
 and martyrdom of St. Philip ; and the last medallion 
 contains the staff and scrip, denoting the pilgrim 
 life of St. James, the brother of St. John. 
 
 §hh Mil 
 
 The border of this Plate contains a series of shields 
 displaying the emblems of the Prophets, gathered 
 from their different writings. The tables of stone 
 represent the lawgiver Moses ; the Timbrel, Miriam 
 (Exodus xv. 20) ; then follow the Palm tree of Deb- 
 orah (Judges iv. 4-5) ; the Lamp of Samuel (1 Sam. 
 iii.) ; the Harp of David (1 Sam. xvi. 22-23) ; and the 
 Lamb of Nathan (2 Sim. xii. 1-7). 
 
 In the following shields the Ravens signify the 
 prophet Elijah (1 Kings, xvii. 6) ; the Bears, Elisha 
 (2 Kings, ii. 23-25) ;* the Pish, Jonah (Jonah i. 17, 
 and ii.). Of the other prophets three only are 
 
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 selected ; Joel, represented by the Trumpet (Joel ii. 
 1) ; Jeremiah, by the Scroll (Jeremiah xxxvi. 2) ; and 
 Daniel, by the Lion (Daniel vi.). The foliage of the 
 remaining part of the Plate is in the style of the 
 15th Century. 
 
 The Cross, the universal emblem of Christianity, is 
 here coloured blue, that colour being emblematic of 
 hope ; it is surmounted by the Crown of Victory, 
 (Rev. ii. 10) ; in the centre is a small Latin cross, the 
 emblem of suffering, surrounded by the evergreen 
 wreath of immortality ; whilst the back of the scroll 
 displays the martyr's palm branch. 
 
 This Plate represents a Church Window, consisting 
 of three lancet lights, in which are delineated the 
 emblems of the Christian Church, the Gold Cross in 
 the centre signifying Faith, the anchor on the right, 
 Hope and Patience, the heart on the left, fervent 
 Piety and Love. 
 
 The significance of this Plate is confined to the 
 simple idea of Eternity, conveyed by the centre 
 medallion and the numerous smaller circles with 
 which the rest of the ground is studded. 
 
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 §Inte m. 
 
 This Plate is full of emblems of our Lord — the 
 Lamb (He v. v. 6), the cross, the morning star 
 (Rev. xxii. 16), the hammer, nails, and crown of 
 thorns ; the lily and the rose (Song of Solomon, ii. 1), 
 the vine (John xv. 1), the wheat (John vi. 35), and 
 finally, the passion-flower (the Passifiora Cerulea 
 of the Brazils), the various parts of which are inter- 
 preted as follows : the leaves are said to resemble 
 the spear that pierced His side ; the tendrils, the 
 cords that bound His hands, or those with which He 
 was scourged ; the pillar in the centre of the flower, 
 the cross ; the stamina, the hammer ; the styles, the 
 nails ; the inner circle round the centre pillar, the 
 crown of thorns ; the rays, the glory ; the white, 
 purity ; and the blue tint, Heaven. 
 
 §Iaie ml 
 
 This Plate contains the two chief emblems of the 
 Holy Spirit ; the Dove typifying gentleness, purity, 
 and peace, and the candlestick, light and knowledge. 
 
 §hk sift. 
 
 This Plate is in the Celtic style, the ground being 
 covered by the trefoil or shamrock, the flower which 
 St. Patrick used to illustrate the equal glory of the 
 three persons of the Trinity. 
 
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 The Flemish style of the 15th Century is introduced 
 into this Plate ; the acanthus leaf answers to the 
 verse illustrated. 
 
 §Iate fcbl 
 
 The blue and white of this Plate are the well-known 
 colours of the Virgin ; the lily is the emblem of the 
 Incarnation, and the doves refer to the offering in the 
 temple at the time of the Purification (Luke ii. 24). 
 
 The figures in the border of this Plate are emble- 
 matic of sin ; and the deep red ground in the centre, 
 of suffering unto death. 
 
 In this Plate the emblems denote triumph and ever- 
 lasting glory. The sword, sceptre, and orb, denote 
 kingly majesty ; so does the crown in the right-hand 
 medallion ; whilst the folded wings in the other are 
 an emblem of perfect rest after finished work. The 
 double triangle is the symbol of the Trinity. Below 
 this are the wreaths of victory ; and at the foot of 
 the Plate is the serpent trampled on by a foot dipped 
 in blood (Gen. iii. 15. Psalm lxviii. 23) ; the cherub 
 faces refer to 1 Peter i. 12. 
 
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 flute %m. 
 
 The general character of this Plate is emblematic of 
 the Judgment ; the scroll and the book, the trumpet, 
 the rainbow, the lightning and clouds, are explained 
 by the following references : Rev. vi. 14 ; Dan. viii. 
 10 ; 1 Cor. xv. 52 ; Rev. iv. 3 ; Dan. vii. 13. 
 
 The chief part of the ornament of this Plate is the 
 passion-flower, the significance of which has been 
 already fully explained. 
 
 flute mi 
 
 All the emblems in this Plate are significant of the 
 Saints, or Church of God, on earth or in glory. The 
 golden candlesticks are described in Rev. i. 12-20, 
 and ii. 1 ; the jewelled crown in Mai. hi. 17 ; the 
 harps in Rev. xiv. 1-3 ; the censer and incense in 
 Rev. v. 8, and vii. 3-4 ; the sword, shield, helmet, 
 and book in Eph. vi. 16.17. The banners (one of 
 which bears the red cross indicative of suffering) 
 are in accordance with the baptismal service of the 
 Church of England, whilst the outspread eagle's 
 wings denote the ascending of the redeemed spirit 
 to the glory, a part of which is represented at the 
 top of the page. 
 
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 pale &m. 
 
 The only part of this Plate requiring comment is 
 the butterflies, which are introduced in reference to 
 the old mythological use of that insect as an emblem 
 of the resurrection. 
 
 j)Iale mil 
 
 The style of this Plate is Celtic, of the 11th Cen- 
 tury ; the colour is green, emblematic of immortality 
 and eternity. 
 
 pifie mb. 
 
 The initial D here is a diminished copy of one in 
 a Spanish MS. preserved in the British Museum ; 
 the flowers that surround it are indicative of 
 opening day. 
 
 pate A 
 
 The only part of this Plate needing remark is the 
 peacock, the emblem of pomp and dignity. 
 
 IBIafe mbi 
 
 The jasmine and fuschia on the left hand of this 
 Plate are the emblems of innocence, in contrast with 
 which are the apples at the foot significant of temp- 
 tation and sin* 
 
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 The flowers which cover this 'ground, the common 
 forget-me-not, are used as in accordance with the 
 earnest cry for remembrance ; to which the myrtle 
 border is intended to supply the answer. 
 
 pate &pL 
 
 The burning censer represents the prayer of mingled 
 fear and faith ; the blunt sword of mercy beneath is 
 the promise in reply. 
 
 The pomegranates on the right hand border, and the 
 anchor at the top, are emblems of the Christian's 
 faith and confidence, whilst the cross and its appen- 
 dages on the left hand side denote the grounds of 
 this faith ; the reversed world representing the 
 vanity of earthly things. 
 
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