Isaiah, quoting God, writes, "Behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colors, and lay foundations with sapphires. And I will make thy windows of agates" (Isaiah 54:11-12)

"Architecture exists in the realm of art, more specifically of the visual arts. In the actual presence of a building other senses are affected, but even within a great man-created space the response of the other senses is mostly dependent on what the eye sees" (World Architecture, p. 11).

Thus ancient and contemporary writers have described what we experience as we enter the sanctuary of First Christian Church and see the beautiful window. Attention to detail is such that the symbols seem to speak so clearly of the old, old message of Christianity.

Let us listen to the words of William Hamilton "Ham" Wallace, architect, as the describes the window:

"From the base rises four sides, symbolic of the four Gospels, culminating at a point which is pointing sky-ward to God. Confined within this frame-work is the following: Center place is taken by a cross extending from the base to the point. At the junction of the cross-arms are the letters 'INRI,' (The first letters of JESUS OF NAZARETH, KING OF THE JEWS in Latin). On each side of the central cross is a lesser cross symbolic of the two thieves who were put to death on each side of Jesus. On the right cross is a triangle, symbolic of the 'Trinity,' Father, Son and Holy Spirit. In the center of the triangle is a descending dove, symbolic of the 'Spirit of God.' On the left cross is a crown, symbolic of kingship of Christ. In the center is a white dove, symbolic of the dove of peace. In the lower right corner is a ship with a cross on its sail, symbolic of the Church of Jesus Christ. On the left is seen the silhouette of the Holy City. Starting at the cross arms of the central cross and flowing down and to the right is the pillar of fire, or the tongue of fire (Acts 2:3). It is noted that all the 'rays' emanate from the central cross, symbolic that all good things come from God through Christ. Out of the multitude of colors one can see whatever the mind can imagine."

The magnificence of the window with all its meaning establishes a mood and temperament for deepest worship and highest expression of praise and adoration as we enter the sanctuary for corporate fellowship and commitment to God.