Lamplight Manor
Lamplight Lane VI
by Thomas Kinkade
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"In My Father's house are many mansions." John 14:2

We've followed the delightful Brooke Windermer as it wanders past some of the humble pleasures of the English countryside - the cozy cottages, quaint lampposts, stone bridges, country churches, and charming inns that give this historic (and imaginary) region its special savor.

In Lamplight Manor, sixth in my Lamplight Lane series, the brooke quite unexpectedly takes us to a rustic treasure hidden away in England's quaint Cotswolds - a manor house so magnificent that it stands as a proud proclamation of our instinct for elegance. We tie our skiff to the landing and climb the stone staircase to marvel at the wonders that await.

How I would enjoy a private tour of house and grounds: the sweeping spiral staircases, the luxurious tapestries on the walls, the libraries with their shelves full of first editions, and rich, leather-upholstered armchairs. The passage I've quoted from the Gospel of John reminds us that tasteful opulence has its place in the house of our Lord; in my imagination, a mansion like this one provides a preview of the glories of heaven.

Indeed, a Celtic cross adorns the massive chimney, while a sheltered old gazebo provides a tranquil retreat for worship. Here we can anticipate the delights that await the children of God.

-Thomas Kinkade