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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 castle, and uttered his challenge. There came out a knight in armor, 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 young man’s life, leading him to 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 that give strength and victory and blessing. We never can make anything truly worthy and noble in our life until we meet Christ and are defeated by him, 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.