2005.051.001

Needlepoint picture, framed in brown wood. 19.5 x 23.5 Blue background with red and gold cross in the center. Within the cross sections of the cross are 4 symbols : burning bush; a dove; open Bible with arrow; and a cross and orb with Greek inscription, Jesus Christ Conquers. Lettering encircles the cross and symbols. The lettering in black reads: The United Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.(UPCUSA)
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notes: Attached to the back is a note: Seal of the UPCUSA. This needlepoint was the seal of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church, USA in 1979. It has since been replaced. The dominant feature is the familiar Celtic Cross, long associated with Celtic Christians. Notable examples of this form of cross are found in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. the circle is the most distinctive feature of the Celtic Cross. Its real significance is not known, but it is commonly accepted as an emblem of victory of our Lord;s triumph over sin and death. In the seal, the four corners are filled with pictures of the burning bush, the dove, the cross and orb with the Greek inscription, 'Jesus Christ Conquers,' and an open Bible and an arrow. The latter is a symbol of martyrdom. the colors of the seal give it additional meaning. red symbolizes the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. Blue indicates God's majesty in his condescension. white is used with reference to the Glorified Christ in Revelation 1:14. This needlepoint was given to the United Presbyterian Church, 96 East Haverhill Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts on the occasion of the merger of Christ presbyterian Church and the First Presbyterian Church 9 formerly of Haverhill Street, Lawrence, Massachusetts) on November 1, 1979. It was made and given by members Ray and Anne Benedix. Note : Picture is made on needlepoint canvas with wool yarn."

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