More Than Surface Work
By Elizabeth S. Kellogg
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: As I have not the privilege of meeting on the Sabbath as some of you have, and as we are commanded to speak often to each other, I desire to throw in my feeble testimony on the Lord's side through the Review. It is two years last Oct. since I commenced keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. At times I have felt cast down and discouraged in the way, but not of the way; for I know it is the true way. I made an effort to rise when the message came to the Laodiceans, but O it was nothing but surface work. I feel to mourn over my lukewarmness, and cry to God for mercy. I feel truly thankful that the Lord is so mindful of us. Sr. White's testimony is heart-thrilling. O the wondrous love of God in showing us our true condition. Who would wish to be left behind? Wake up brethren and sisters, the time has come to arouse and have something more than surface work. I am determined by the grace of God to be ready for the refreshing when it comes from the presence of the Lord. Your unworthy sister.
ELIZABETH S. KELLOGG.
Ionia, Mich., Jan. 2d, 1858.