1. Peace Tower.  Exterior

East window: He shall have dominion also from sea to sea. Psalm 72:8

South window: Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son. Psalm 72:1

West window: Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18

Initiated by John A. Pearson, main architect Date: 1921

 

2. Peace Tower.  Belfry

Largest bell, no. 53:  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men. Luke 2:14

Initiated by Prime Minister W.L. Mackenzie King Date: 1926

 

3. Peace Tower.  Memorial Chamber

Bronze Casket, Main Altar

Take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.  Ephesians 6:13
To accompany this verse, tiny enamels illustrate the full armor of God:Ephesians 6:14-17
Veritas: Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth (v.14);

Justitia: and having on the breastplate of righteousness (v.14);

Pax: and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace (v.15);

Fides: above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked (v.16);

Salus: and take the helmet of salvation (v.17);

Spiritus: and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God (v.17)

Initiated by John A. Pearson, main architect. Date: 1925

 

Marble Panels, South Wall:            

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there; if I lay down in the bowels of the earth, thou art there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there shall thy hand lead me and thy right shall hold me.  Psalm 139: 8-10

Si je monte aux cieux, tu y es; si je me couche au sheol, t’y voilà! Si je prends les ailes de l’aurore et si je vais demeurer à l’extrémité de la mer, ta main me conduit et ta droite me saisit. Psaume 139:8-10

 Initiated by the Special Committee on Bilingualism on Parliament Hill  Date: 1981

 

4. Confederation Hall

 Moses head carved in stone symbolizing law.

Initiated by William F.K. Oosterhoff, Parliamentary Stonecarver  Date: ca.1952

 

5. House of Commons Foyer

The four living creatures or beasts carved in stone: the man, the bull, the lion and the eagle. Ezekiel 1:10; Revelation 4:6-7

Initiated by R. Eleanor Milne, Dominio Sculptress Date: ca.1970

 Statue of Lt. Col. George Harold Baker

And thus this man died, leaving his death for an example of a noble courage, and a memorial of virtue, not only unto young men, but unto all the nation.  2 Maccabees 6:31

Initiated by Prime Minister W.L. Mackenzie King Date: 1926

 

6. Cabinet Room (325-S/337-S)

Love justice, you that are the rulers of the earth. Song of Solomon 1:1

Aimez la justice, vous qui jugez la terre. Sagesse 1:1

Source: unknown  Date: 1980

 

7. Opposition Board Room (411-S/415-S)

Fear God, Honour the king.  1 Peter 2:17
Initiated by John A. Pearson, main architect.  Date: 1919
Curatorial Services, House of Commons, 1997

 

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The Cross
Practical Teachings For The Challenges Of Life