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Faith of the Hebrews. This is the second of the three windows which commemorate the branches of US government, honoring the executive branch of our government. The window also celebrates the faith of the Hebrew people. Installed in 1991.
(1) The figures of the Hebrews are seen at the top and moving downward, as they journeyed through the wilderness in search of the promised land.
(2) As they continued their journey, they were led by a pillar of fire by night...
(3) ... and a pillar of cloud by day.
(4) They travel on an ever upward in the fourth and final lancet,
(5) The White House, home of the President of the United States. As Moses led the Hebrews, so the president leads our nation.
(6) In bold letter is the second line of the preamble of the United States Constitution: "IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION." |