Glasgow: Kelvinside Hillhead Church, Above Side Entrance

The Te Deum Laudamus Window

Window of three lancet lights and a sexfoil rose window with tracery.

Lancet 1:
Upper scene: This scene depicts a host of angels worshipping and playing trumpets.
Primary scene: This scene depicts a group of worshipful Saints kneeling and looking up to Christ.
Lower scene: This scene depicts a group scene of Christians worshipping and looking up towards Christ.

Lancet 2:
Upper scene: This scene depicts the Trinity of God: Jesus, the hand of God and the dove representing the Holy Spirit.
Primary scene: This scene depicts Jesus Christ at his crucifixion.
Lower scene: This scene depicts St. John and the Virgin Mary, looking up towards the Crucifixion.

Inscription:
Unknown

Lancet 3:
Upper scene: This scene depicts a host of angels worshipping and playing trumpets.
Primary scene: This scene depicts a group of worshipful Saints kneeling and looking up to Christ.
Lower scene: This scene depicts a group scene of Christians worshipping and looking up towards Christ.

Dedication:
It was commissioned by Miss A. N. Couper in memory of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Couper, who died in 1933.

Inscription:
“WE PRAISE THEE O GOD/ WE ACKNOWLEDGE THEE/ TO BE THE LORD. “

Artist:
Sadie McLellan (1914-2007): was born in Milngavie. She attending Glasgow School of Art before being award travelling scholarships to visit and study in Copenhagen. She was married in 1940 to Walter Pritchard, a fellow stained glass artist and muralist. They both taught at the Glasgow School of Art. McClellan is credited for bringing the technique of dalle de verre to Scotland from Europe. She was awarded a Fellowship of the Glasgow School of Art in 1996.