Laodicean Repentance and Readiness
By A. A. Marks
BRO. SMITH:—I would like to say a few words through the Review to the brethren and sisters scattered abroad. My heart beats in unison with that paper as it heralds forth the last notes of warning, not only to the world, but also to us, a lukewarm church. I believe the testimony of the faithful and true Witness to the Laodiceans is for us, and I wish to be benefited by it; but a mere wish or a desire will not answer for us now: we must have the gold tried in the fire, the white raiment, and the eye-salve, or we shall be spued out of the Lord's mouth. Solemn thought! And is it so, that we, as a people, have arrived at a point in our history where we are in danger of being "spued out of the Lord's mouth?" I think this cannot be denied. O Lord, let the plain testimony of thy word settle with solemn weight and power upon the remnant of thy people! Our only safety is in being zealous and repenting, and opening the door of our hearts, and letting the Saviour in. Praise God that there is a hope held out for us yet! that we may repent and find mercy and hold communion with the Saviour. I desire to have my heart freed from every thing that would bar the Saviour out. We shall undergo a close examination. O Lord, help us to examine our own hearts and get ready for that time of trouble that is coming. The truth will prevail, and a remnant will go through; but shall we be among the number, is a question of great importance to each of us. Yours in hope of salvation. A. A. MARKS.