This window is a 20th century feature in the Church and is in memory of John Risk, a distillery owner, and his wife, who were members of the Church of the Holy Rude. Known as "The Four Seasons Window" because of the figures at its four extremities representing the changing seasons. It is also known as "The Days of Creation Window" with the central glass showing creation on the "Big Bang" theory. The window is the work of Dr Douglas Strachan who gives the following description of the window:
SUBJECT: BENEDICITE "Man and Nature praise the Creator"
(Note: "Benedicite" is the Canticle in the Anglican Morning Service alternate to the "Te Deum". It begins thus: "O all ye works of the Lord, bless ye the Lord: praise Him and magnify Him for ever". The Canticle is from the Apocryphal "Song of the Three Holy Children".)
Main composition: Upper portion of the two central lights occupied by a large symbolic representation of the Days of Creation: the four extensions of this general form -above, below, and, at both sides, typifying the Elements. Associated with the aureole Starry belt are figures of the Seasons - Spring and Summer at the foot and head of Left Light: Autumn and winter at the top and bottom of Right and Left Light. Between these figures of the Seasons in Left Light: The Good Shepherd. Right Light: worship, evocation, dedication of self, praise and with these incorporated various nature aspects: forest, ocean, animals, birds and fishes.
The composition at the base of the two Central Lights refers to the passage in the Hymn: "O ye Children of men, Priests and Servants of the Lord: ye spirits and souls of the righteous: ye that are holy and humble of heart, bless ye the Lord" (Note: These words form part of the Benedicite) Figures contained in it range from Reaper to Priest and King.
The whole is dominated by symbols and figures of Faith, Hope, Love, Justice and Fortitude in the Tracery Lights. window location
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