"Valley of the Shadow"

Inspired by PSALM 23: 1-6

The Lord, Shepherd and Host.

¹ A psalm of David.

I

The Lord is my shepherd;
    there is nothing I lack.
² In green pastures he makes me lie down;
    to still waters he leads me;
³     he restores my soul.
He guides me along right paths
    for the sake of his name.
⁴ Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff comfort me.

II

⁵ You set a table before me
    in front of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
⁶ Indeed, goodness and mercy will pursue me
    all the days of my life;
I will dwell in the house of the Lord
    for endless days.

Wood Species of Frame:

Black Walnut (found primarily in the Eastern United States)

Wood Species of Cross: 

Black Walnut (found primarily in the Eastern United States)

Style of Crucifix: 

Polished stainless steel; Saint Benedict Medallion at center

Outer Frame Dimensions:

- Height:  32 inches

- Width:  24 inches

- Depth:  2.75 inches (width from wall outward)

- Thickness:  approx. 1.5 inches (width when viewed from the front)

*Note regarding thickness:

While we aim for 1.5" thickness on every frame, this dimension can vary (only by fractions of an inch) from frame to frame. Often, in order to remove imperfections, the wood must be made slightly thinner to remove twists, cups, bows, flaws, etc. In the end, the outer frame is always plenty thick and very impressive!