'The story is an allegory

The story is an allegory

There is a story of a young knight, brave, manly, strong — who was victorious over every foe. In every combat he was successful, until he grew proud and self-confident.

One day he went forth and stood before the gate of a great white castle, and uttered his challenge. A knight in armor came out, and after a brief combat, defeated him. When the victor removed the armor he had worn, lo! it was a woman, clad in spotless white. From henceforth, she became the guide of the proud young man, leading him to true nobleness and glory.

The story is an allegory . The white castle is the castle of truth. The white garment is the symbol of purity. Truth and purity are the qualities which give strength and victory and blessing. We never can make anything truly worthy and noble of our life, until we meet Christ and are defeated by Him; and brought to acknowledge Him as our King and Master.

He does not then show himself, however, as our enemy, but as our friend. Beneath the conqueror's armor, we find the heart of love. He subdues us — that He may save us. When we yield to Him — He becomes the guide of our life, leading us on to nobleness and glory!

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