J. A. LAUGHHEAD by J. A. Laughhead; M. M. Laughhead

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 29, 1857

J. A. LAUGHHEAD

By J. A. Laughhead; M. M. Laughhead

From Bro. and Sr. Laughhead.

Bro. Smith: The Review and Herald has ever been a welcome messenger to us. We prize it much for the truths it advocates, and the cheering communications from the dear saints. We feel like pressing our way on to the heavenly city, being fully persuaded that the reward of the faithful [Rev. xxii, 14; ii

21] is well worth all things pertaining to this world.

When we enlisted about nine years ago in our heavenly Master's service, we enlisted for a warfare, and we are determined by God's grace assisting, to be more zealous, and fight on until we are discharged or victory is won.

When we read Bro. White's first article on the Laodicean state of the church, we were satisfied we were in the state there represented, "neither cold nor hot," and we felt to plead with the Lord for the forgiveness of our sin, (for it is a sin to be lukewarm in the Lord's service; for says the faithful and true Witness, "I will spue thee out of my mouth,") and with prayer and fasting plead with him for victory over the carnal mind, and that we might be more consecrated to do his will. We feel like placing ourselves and all we have anew upon the altar, to be used as the opening providence of God may direct.

Dear brethren and sisters, we fully believe that the message to the Laodiceans applies to us as a people, and represents our true condition. O then let us heed the admonition of the dear Saviour, and be zealous and repent, that our sins may be blotted out, that we may be numbered among those "that keep the Commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus," and have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

J. A. LAUGHHEAD

M. M. LAUGHHEAD.

Elmira, N. Y., Jan. 14th, 1857.