Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-03
THE PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY
SCHOOL CELEBRATION.
An Explanation of the Beautiful
Design.

In our notice of the celebration of the an
niversary of the Independent Presbyterian
Church Sunday School on Sunday night,
we referred to the beauty and artistic
character of the floral design which graced
the altar, and in the beautiful arrangement
of lovely flowers, taught the grand lesson
of salvation" The explanation OF the
various symbols and designs making up
the entire picture and illustrating
the lesson we have now the pleasure OF
presenting In full, being kindly furnished
by the accomplished lady TO whose lnsplra-
ton all present were indebted for the mag
nifcent sight. The various features in the
explanation will be readily recognized by
those who attended the celebra ton. The
explanation is as follows;
SALVATION.
OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR,
JESUS CHRIST.
THE Rock OF AGES.
The Way, The Truth, The Life.
Jesus saith: al Am The Way, and The
Truth and The Life. No man Cometh unto
The Father but by Me-"
Salvation presented in large letters in the
rear of the pulpit, surmounted by a floral
SJar, SYmDOliZlQk LuS VI AOPC OfCI
a lost and ruined world.
The inscription "Our Lord and Saviour
on the centre shield forms an aerostic from
the titles and attributes of Him through
whom salvation came-thus:
Our
Lord.
Lord of Glory-OmnIpotent-
Refuge-Defense-
and Saviour.
Son of d-Advocate-Vine-
Immortal Omnipresent - . nchangeable-
Redeemer.
The name Jesus, given by the announc-
ing angel to the astonished Mary, in floral
letters on the arms of the cross, expresses
the .tuu and free salvation. The heart sig
nifes its cost.
The word ''Christ" at the top Of the shield
beneath star of lilies and roses, expresses
His royal image as the one anOinted of God
for this great work.
'The Rock of Ages at the base again
represents Him to whom all the prophecies
pointed, and In whom the law found its
gracious fulillment-the sympathizing Sa-
Viour Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, to-
day and forever.
The floral anchor at the base, resting on
the rock, signifies that our only hope Of sal
walton is in "Clinging to the Rock"
THE WAY
leading down the cross represents the sacri-
fee of Christ, and the like cross bearing for
all who would follow Jesus and walk in
THE STRAIGHT AND NARROW WAY,
which he makes to them
THE SHINING WAY,
and walking in which, they find 1t
THE WAY OF PEACE.
Thus grouping all the embems of the cen
ire shield-thGt cause is represented which is
dear to every Christian heart.
THE TRUTH
is represented by the open Bible, with the
confirming testimony Of Jesus as its in
scription-
"THY WORD IS TRUTH"
The dark back ground is significant of the
conflicts endured by the Apostles and Mar
tyrs, who, amid the prosecutions OF the
ages, have witnessed for 1.-THE Truth" by
laying down their lives In its defense.
THE GOSPEL ARMY,
symbolized by the floral shield OF faith, the
helmet of salvation and sword of the spirit
which is the word of God, represents the
weapons which the truth furnishes to It's
defenders and by which the victory is gain
ed over the opposing forces of sin in the
world. The battle fought, the victory
gained through Jesus, the captain of our
salvation, the faithful enters with
THE LIFE
eternal and everlasting. The floral crown
symbolizes
THE CROWN OF LIFE
which they receive In The Beautiful Home
where the many mansions are.
THE Joy OF THAT LIFB
is symbolized by the harp. The wreath
upon it, In memory of John and Frank, be-
loved lambs of the flock, who now stand
among the harpers on the crystal sea, and
singing the new song of praise to Jesus,
are
FOREVER WITH THE LORD.
The many wreaths In varied hues suggest
the innumerable company of the redeemed
Of all nations and klndreds, and peoples and
tongues, whose names are written In
THE BOOK OF LIFE,
who cast their crowns at bis feet, saying:
Salvation to our God, who stitch on the
thu one, and with the Lamb"