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Your Sword Before Christ’s Hand

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 4, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 1.

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Your Sword Before Christ’s Hand

A FRENCH officer, whose ship had been captured by Nelson, was brought on board the latter’s flag-ship. He walked up to the great admiral and offered him his hand. “No,” said Nelson; “your sword first, if you please.” There are people to-day who would take Christ’s hand. They say, “Jesus is such a noble character; we are enamored of him; we will be friends of his.” Nay, nay, not so fast. Your sword first; give up your rebellious will; confess your guilt; then Christ will take your hand with a grip that he will never relinquish. You can not have him as a friend until you own him as your Saviour.—Selected.