Sketch 3: Candle

Posted on October 12th, 2009 by DaveMcClellan in Vision::Recapture

Sketch 3: Candle

This sketch is labeled “Candle” and has two different biblical symbols. The first, from Job 14:3 (should it be 1 Sam 3:3 [fire from the ground] ?), defines the candle of the Lord as his divine favor and blessing. The second, Proverbs 20:27, symbolizes the candle as the conscience. His lifelong efforts relating to his dictionaries and other educational materials were based on fulfilling his understanding of God’s purposes for his life. His reflection and contemplation were manifested into action; the American dictionary of the English Language became his Opus Dei.

Here I wanted to show Webster in a more reverent and explicit prayerful manner. This sketch depicts the dedication of his work to God. The candle may represent the light of God, or just the light of knowledge and truth. The candle also may speak to the lateness of the hour, and hours of dedication to this work.

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