Christ Meeting the Centurion of Capernaum and St Martin Dividing his Cloak
1910
Single-light window with two scenes. Above, Christ stands with his arms outstretched, two disciples behind him and a centurion kneeling at his feet. Below, a wealthy figure on horseback wields his sword to divide his red cloak for two poor men at his feet, with another figure on horseback looking on from the left.
firm/studio: Robert J. Newberydonor: William Thomas LewisChurch of St Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfilnorth wall of the nave
Texts: 'As thou hast believed so be it done unto thee' (Matthew 8:13); 'Now abideth Faith, Hope Charity these three, but the greatest of these is Charity' (1 Corinthians 13:13).
Given by Sir W.T. Lewis in memory of Colonel David Rees Lewis VD, JP, of Plas Penydarren, in 1910.The unusually portly figure of Martin is perhaps a portrait of W.T. Lewis. The scene and the action of Martin, and perhaps by implication the life of donor, are intended to be representative of charity. (ObjectID=4665 ImageID=8817) Original File Name=Merthyr_DSC6948A.jpgRecord added by Martin Crampin. Last updated on 21-09-2018
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Click to show suggested citation for this recordMartin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2018.
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