Edinburgh:Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church of Scotland, South Transept

The Kingdom of Heaven

Window of three round top lancet lights.

This window depicts the glory of the Kingdom of Heaven.

Lancet 1:
This lancet depicts an angel holding a crown, while the angel below blows a trumpet.

Lancet 2:
This lancet depicts Jesus Christ seated on a throne holding an orb and scepter, surrounded by two angels. At his feet are six men and women- the blessed and below an angel reads from the Scripture.

Lancet 3:
This lancet depicts a figure of an angel, a Soldier of Christ, armed with a flaming sword and shield, below an angel unlocking the chain of injustice.

Inscription:
Lancet 1:
‘Come, ye blessed of…’
Lancet 2:
‘Alleluia’
‘…my Father, inherit the kingdom…’
Lancet 3:
‘…prepared for you’. (Matthew 25:34)

Dedication:
‘In loving memory of John Sutherland M.D. L.R.C.S Born Edinburgh Decr. 15 1808 Died Norwood July 14 189_ /’Seest thou a man diligent in his business he shall stand before kings.’ Prov XXII:29 Dedicated by his Sister June 1902’

(Information provided by “The Mayfield Salisbury Windows- ‘Thy Story in Glass’.” Dr. Elizabeth Cumming 2010).

Firm/Company:
Ballantine and Gardiner- (Partnership: 1892-1905) This was a successful partnership between Alexander Ballantine (1841-1906) (son of James Ballantine) and Herbert Gardiner ( - ) of Leicester. They were incredibly prolific for their short partnership together.