BE ZEALOUS AND REPENT by J. Clarke

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 27, 1860

BE ZEALOUS AND REPENT.

By J. Clarke

ARE we in the age of the Laodicean church? Does this name apply to those who are endeavoring to heed the third message? This question has been forced upon my mind frequently of late. Has inspiration named this church Laodicea? Surely it has. Truly fearful is the warning, "I will spue thee out of my mouth!" and to have the threat made before the condition, and so conclusive a reason given (lukewarmness). Are we the Laodicean church? Do we believe it? Startling question, and that, too, to be answered in the affirmative. Who dare be lukewarm for a moment? Who will neglect for a moment the fine gold, and who will risk his welfare unclothed with the white raiment, who will walk blindfold when eyesalve is offered?

"I will spue thee out of my mouth!" With what awful decision is this warning given, as though some general apathy would seize the church, and fatal stupor would palsy its powers. But there are conditions. Who will be zealous and repent? Who will open the door and welcome the condescending Visitant, who with patient love has so long been knocking at the portal of the soul? O brother, how is it with thee?

J. CLARKE.