The king-crab, found in the Indian and American seas, is armed
with a sword-like weapon at his tail and his head is protected
by a sword-shaped helmet, so he is well armed for the battle of
life. Since he and his ancestry have assisted in purifying the
sea, we can see the wisdom which preserved them from age to age.
In the age-long battle against spiritual enemies, Paul urges the
Ephesian Christians to “take unto them the whole armor of God”;
“and having done all to stand.” (Text.)
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See RESISTANCE.