The Ellen G. White 1888 Materials: Volume 2 - Ellen G. White

presented a high state of advancement in spiritual
knowledge. "Nevertheless," saith the True Witness,
"I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast
left thy first love. Remember therefore from
whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first
works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and
will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except
thou repent.... He that hath an ear, let him hear
what the Spirit saith unto the churches: To him that
overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life,
which is in the midst of the paradise of God."
Will our churches have an ear to hear? Will
they take heed? Will they by faith secure the
heavenly anointing, the oil of grace which keeps
the lamps burning that they may discern their
defects, their destitution of the love of God?
Certain it is that the love, earnest, vital love for
Jesus has been dying out of our churches. Will
every member of the church arouse? Will they put
on Jesus Christ? And will they heed His positive
requirements? "Remember therefore from whence
thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works."
The first works, when the love of God was