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David Gould stained glass 2

Details from a Guthrie/Mann/Gauld? window. The window depicts 4 joyless women, 2 despondent angels, some dour looking bairns, lots of cobwebs and the glummest possible cherub .... perhaps something to do with this interpretation of the inscription on the window of the proverb "She layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands on the distaff".

 

Represents the virtuous woman. She is very careful to recommend herself to her husband's esteem and affection, to know his mind, and is willing that he rule over her. 1. And she makes it her constant business to do him good. 2. She is one that takes pains in her duties, and takes pleasure in them. She is careful to fill up time, that none be lost. She rises early. She applies herself to the business proper for her, to women's business. She does what she does, with all her power, and trifles not.... 10. She shall reflect with comfort when she comes to be old, that she was not idle or useless when young. Repair. www.rdwglass.com

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