[27] See reference to the symbols of the four Evangelists on [page 44].
[28] [See page 93] for anecdote of the Dove of Peace connected with this window.
[29] [See page 74] following.
[30] The poetic beauty of this window tempts one to re-read Milton’s “Paradise Lost.” The beautiful legend of St. Raphael, the friendly traveller, a favorite subject of art, is to be found in the Book of Tobit, in the Apochrypha.
[31] Uncle of Bishop Henry Codman Potter, seventh Bishop of New York, whose tomb is in the Chapel of St. James.
[32] The symbolism applicable to Bishop Potter’s work is that of the familiar adage, “Great oaks from little acorns grow.”
[33] The congregational singing, always a feature of the Cathedral services, is remarkable on these occasions, especially with the colored congregations, among whom are often heard voices of exceptional quality.
[34] Concerning the ΙϹ-ΧϹ symbol, [see page 34]. Concerning the Ichthus symbol, [see page 116].
[35] These letters ihc and the corresponding capitals ΙΗϹ (iota, eta, sigma,) are the first two and last letters of the Greek word for Jesus. They are frequently associated with the letters ΧΡϹ (chi, rho, sigma,) the first two and last letters of the word for Christ. When converted into the Roman form of ihs or IHS, they are sometimes construed to be the initials of the words Jesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus Saviour of Men).
[36] This rare representation of God the Father in human form is after examples developed during and confined almost entirely to the 14th-16th centuries. The triangular nimbus is peculiarly the symbol of God the Father. Note description of Reredos.