p. 160 | The Lock

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 7, 1858

The Lock.

A LOCK was shown to Gotthold, constructed of rings which were severally inscribed with certain letters, and could be turned round until the letters represented the name of Jesus. It was only when the rings were disposed in this manner that the lock could be opened. The invention pleased him beyond measure, and he exclaimed: "O that I could put such a lock as this upon my heart!"

Our hearts are already locked, no doubt; but generally with a lock of quite another kind. Many need only to hear the words Gain, Honor, Pleasure, Riches, Revenge, and their heart opens in a moment, whereas to the Saviour and to his holy name it continues shut. May the Lord Jesus engrave his name with his own finger upon our hearts, that they may remain closed to worldly joy and worldly pleasure, self-interest, fading honor, and low revenge, and open only to him.—Sel.