Arising from the Laodicean Lukewarmness
By Maria E. Lockwood
BRO. SMITH: As I have been greatly edified and comforted by reading the communications from dear brethren and sisters of like precious faith, I cannot but feel it my duty to contribute my mite also. I believe that the last message of mercy to poor fallen man is already being given, and that the world is fast ripening for destruction; and also that the true church of God, the remnant, is now receiving its last warning message. Solemn thought! Yes, I believe that the Lord is doing a great work for his people, and that all who do not take heed to the timely warning of the faithful and true Witness, and arouse from their lukewarm state, repent and return unto the Lord, and buy gold tried in the fire, white raiment and eye salve, will be spued out of his mouth. Shall we remain careless and indifferent? God forbid. For one, I am trying with all my might to arouse from the lukewarm state in which that message found me. I am bound for the Kingdom, and though I have many besetments, yet to overcome, I believe that the grace of God is sufficient for me. My prayer is, O God make known to me my every duty, and give me grace to perform them; help me to cleanse and purify my heart, and to remove everything that hinders a free intercourse between myself and thee. O the thought that we have but a little while longer to remain in this sin-cursed world, if we are faithful it is a cheering thought, it is enough methinks to nerve us for any struggle that may be before us, while pilgrims and strangers we sojourn in this world of temptation and sin. Then let us have on the whole armor of righteousness, our lamps trimmed and burning, and we ourselves like unto those waiting for their Lord. Yours in hope of eternal life.
MARIA E. LOCKWOOD.
Hartland, Mich.