Reflections on Lord of the Rings part 3/3
Salvation always comes at the last minute. My favorite line from the Two Towers was when Gandalf’s words echo in Aragorn’s head—“Look for me at dawn on the fourth day!” Helm’s Deep is almost over run, the battle is all but lost and hope has left all who are there. Théoden rides to ruin and women and children are cowered in fear. It is at this moment they ride forth and Gandalf’s words are heard. Shortly thereafter he is seen. Bright light surrounds him as he breaks upon the swarm of orcs. They held on until they could not, and then salvation came.
Are we giving up too early?
