Ten Small Clerestory Windows
by B. van Cleve
There are ten small clerestory windows alongside the vaulted ceiling of the church. According to a personal communication from accredited stained glass artist Clifford G. Durant, these windows date from 1834 and come from the workshop of William Collins. These windows show next to ornamental embellishments verses of the ‘Te Deum’, a well known hymn. The text is thought to go back to the 4th century and was ascribed to different Bishops, among them Hilary (Bishop of Poitiers), Ambrose (Bishop of Milan) and Nicetas (Bishop of Remesiana, Serbia).
Te Deum laudamus – te Dei confitemur
Te æternum Patrem – omnis terra veneratur
We praise you God – we honour you Lord
You the eternal Father – all the earth worships you
Tibi omnes Angeli tibi cæli et – universæ potestates
Tibi Cherubim et Seraphim – incessabili voce proclamant
To you all angels to you the heavens and – the powers of the universe
To you Cherubim and Seraphim – cry out with unceasing voice
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus – Dominus Deus Sabaoth
Pleni sunt cæli et terra – maiestatis gloriæ tuæ
Holy, Holy, Holy – Lord God of Hosts
The heavens and the earth are full – of the Majesty of your glory
Te gloriosus Apostolorum chorus Te Prophetarum
laudabilis numerus – Te Martyrum candidatus
The glorious chorus of the apostles the prophets
in praiseworthy number – the white-robed martyrs
laudat exercitus Te per – orbem terrarum sancta confitetur
Venerandum tuum – verum et unicum Filium
praise you Throughout – the whole earth the holy (church) acknowledges
(that) worthy to be worshipped (is) your – true and only Son
Ecclesia Patrem – immensæ maiestatis
Sanctum quoque – Paracletum Spiritum
(By) the Church The Father – in his immense majesty
and also the Holy – Spirit, the comforter
Tu Rex gloriæ Christe – Tu Patris sempiternus et Filius
Tu devicto mortis aculeo aperuisti credentibus regna cælorum
You are the king of glory O Christ – You are the everlasting son of the Father
When the sting of death had been defeated you opened the kingdom of heaven to believers
(You may notice that the central pane of the right light has been fitted upside down)
Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes – in gloria Patris Iudex crederis
esse venturus Te ergo – quæsumus famulis tuis
You sit to the right (hand) of God – in the glory of the father We believe
you will come to be our judge We ask – therefore (to help) your servants
subveni quos pretioso – sanguine redemisti
Dignare Domine die isto – sine peccato nor custodire
who you have redeemed – with your precious blood
Grant us Lord to be guarded today against sin
Miserere nostri – Domine miserere nostri
In te Domine speravi – non confundar in æternum
Have Mercy on us – O Lord have mercy on us
I have hoped in you Lord – I will never be confounded
Other key areas
Floor Plan for Stained Glass Windows
Floor Plan for Stained Glass Windows in St. Peter's Church Brighton. All windows are listed and their site in the church is marked.
The Crucifixion Window
The crucifixion window is situated on the north side of the Lady chapel. It is a Kempe stained glass window and was designed 1898.
The Via Dolorosa Window
The Via Dolorosa window is situated on the east side of St. Peter's Church. It is a Kempe stained glass window and was manufactured in 1901.
Prominent OT Figures
The 'Prominent OT Figures' window is situated on the east side of the Church. This Kempe window was manufactured in 1880/1898.
The Annunciation Window
The Annunciation Window is situated on the east side of the church. The actual Annunciation was manufactured in 1876, the other parts in 1880.
Dedicational Texts on Stained Glass Windows
Most of the stained glass windows in St. Peter's Church have dedicational texts. We have tried to trace the people who are being commemorated and to briefly tell their stories.
Three Gospel Stories
The Three Gospel Stories window was manufactured by Kempe in 1882 and it consists of three lights. Each light tells a different story.
Three NT Stories
The 'Three NT Stories' window was manufactured by Kempe in 1882. Every light is dedicated to a different person.
Mary and John
The first two lights of the Mary and John window were designed by C E Kempe & Co Ltd. in 1925 and 1933, the third light by an unknown artist.
The Peter Window
The 'Peter' window is situated on the north side of the tower. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured in 1898.
The Children Window
The Children Window is situated on the west side of St. Peter's Church Brighton. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured in 1910.
The North Window
The North Window of St. Peter's Church Brighton is situated on the actual north side of the church (the liturgical east side). It was manufactured by Kempe in 1906.
The Ruth Window
The Ruth Window is situated on the west side of St. Peter's church. It was designed by Hugh Ray Easton in 1936.
Fishers of Men
The 'Fishers of Men' window is situated on the west side of St. Peter's church. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured 1907.
The Martyrs Window
The Martyrs Window is situated at the west side of St. Peter's church. It is a Kempe window and was manufactured 1901.
Bishops and Apostle
The 'Bishops and Apostle' window can be found in the side-hall of St. Peter's church. It was created by Arthur Joseph Dix.
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