King David and St John the Evangelist

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1912 Two-light window depicting standing figures of King David and St John the Evangelist above the Last Supper, with the text 'My peace I give unto you.' David is playing the harp, singing 'The Lord is my Shepherd', while the text given with St John is 'God is love'. Christ is shown in Majesty in the upper light, crowned and with orb and sceptre. technique: stained glass size: 50 cm (width of each light) [approx] Church of St John, Colwyn Bay, Conwy sanctuary apse The window was perhaps the work of H.J. Salisbury, whose work is found in Methodist churches in south Wales. Dedication: To the glory of God and in memory of Thomas George Osborn of Rydal School. This window was erected by his widow and family A.D. 1912.  (ObjectID=1097 ImageID=2034) Original File Name=_MG_5562.jpg

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• 'Salvator Mundi', making a blessing gesture; an orb in his hand or at his feet 
• David as musician, usually playing the harp 
• the apostle John the Evangelist 
• the Last Supper  [Matthew 26:21-35; Mark 14:18-31; Luke 22:15-23; John 13:21-38]

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales