The Seal
These Hands Series
©2004
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In the collection of
Steven Blair and Holly Snyder
Gardner, KansasAn artwork celebrating the marriage of two pastors, the hands reflect what they thought of each other just prior to their celebration. The title is based on a scripture they used in the ceremony, Song Solomon 8: 6-7:
"Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, a raging flame. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If one offered for love all the wealth of one's house, it would be utterly scorned."
Quotes around the outside:
From the wedding toast made by the bride's sister, "Love in your life, life in your love."
Also lyrics from songs chosen by the each about their future spouse:
"When you smile it is like a song and I can hear it now." Jason Mraz from "Love is Real"
"You quench my heart, you quench my mind." David J. Mathews from "Two Step"