The Nativity	Location: North West Nave
	Name: The Baker Window
	Dated: September 30, 1951
	Scripture: Luke 2: 1–20

Artist: Yvonne Williams

Theme: The Nativity

Size: 16 sq, ft.

Description:

Mrs. Baker was for many years a devoted and faithful member of the choir, and it was her husband's wish that something musical be depicted in the window. This was done, basically, still retaining the central Biblical theme, with the two side panels representing our inheritance in the Reformation and in our musical tradition. The central panel shows the Mother of Jesus and Joseph with the Christ Child. Above them is the angelic choir who first sang their praise to the new-born Christ. They sing, "Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All Men". In the panel on the left, the central figure is Wycliffe, one of the English leaders of the Reformation and translator of the Bible into the English language. Immediately above him, seated at the piano, is Handel. Above Handel is written, "He Shall Feed His Flock", representing the great tradition of the Reformation in the music of our Church. On the right hand, the central figure is Martin Luther, the great continental reformer, again representing our tradition through the contribution of the German Reformation and the Protestant tradition in Scotland and England. Above Luther is the figure of Bach, at the organ. Inscribed above Bach is a portion of one of his compositions, "Break Forth, 0 Heavenly Light". This window reminds us of our indebtedness to the great musicians for the music that has now come to play such an important part in our Christian Worship.

Notes:

The window is initialled: Y.W., E.S., E.M.S., G.G.L., E.E., 1951.

Dedication of Nave Window, Sunday, September 30, 1951 (.DOC)