End of the World False Prophecy - 1835
Minutes of the Meetings at which the Twelve Apostles were Chosen,
Ordained and Instructed.
Kirtland, February 14, 1835.--This day, a meeting was called of those
who journeyed last season to Zion for the purpose of laying the
foundation of its redemption, together with as many other of the
brethren and sisters as were disposed to attend.
President Joseph Smith, Jun., presiding, read the 15th chapter of
John, and said: Let us endeavor to solemnize our minds that we may
receive a blessing, by calling on the Lord. After an appropriate and
affecting prayer, the brethren who went to Zion [ in Zion's camp ]
were requested to take their seats together in a part of the house by
themselves.
President Smith then stated that the meeting had been called, because
God had commanded it; and it was made known to him by vision 3 and by
the Holy Spirit. He then gave a relation of some of the circumstances
attending while journeying to Zion--our trials, sufferings; and said
God had not designed all this for nothing, but He had it in
remembrance yet; 4 and it was the will of God that those who went
Zion, with a determination to lay down their lives, if necessary,
should be ordained to the ministry, and go forth to prune the vineyard
for the last time, or the coming of the Lord, which was nigh--even
fifty-six years should wind up the scene.
The president also said many things; such as the weak things, even the
smallest and weakest among us, shall be powerful and mighty, and great
things shall be accomplished by you from this hour; and you shall
begin to feel the whisperings of the Spirit of God; and the work of
God shall begin to break forth from this time; and you shall be
endowed with power from on high.
President then called up all those who went to Zion, if they were
agreed with him in the statement which he had made, to arise; and they
all arose and stood upon their feet.
He then called upon the remainder of the congregation, to know if they
also sanctioned the move, and they all raised their right hand.
History of the Church 2:182-183.
http://www.truthandgrace.com/mormonhistory.htm
....and this false prophecy led to the "End of the World" General
Conference in October 1890.
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