The Last Hour of the False Prophet
Times and Seasons, vol. 5, p. 487
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The signs of the speedy fulfilment [fulfillment] of the predictions against Mohammedanism, are multiplying every day. At the present time, anarchy and confusion prevail throughout the Turkish Empire, and the attempts of the European power to support her, hasten her ruin. An intelligent traveler thus writes of his country.
"Turkey is in the agonies of dissolution, and will soon be a mere corpse. One of the provinces under her protection, Servia, has been lately revolutionized, and its reigning prince dethroned. The government at Constantinople acquiesces, because it is too feeble to oppose the revolution. In Syria is the same anarchy. The Druses and Christians of Mount Lebanon are prey to perpetual wars, and obey no superior authority. No law, no safety, no security for property in this unhappy country. What does the Sultan do? He promises to act against the rebels, but does not. Is it not a sign that the last hour has come for the followers of Mohammed?"
TIMES AND SEASONS.
CITY OF NAUVOO.
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 1844
FOR PRESIDENT.
G E N. J O S E P H S M I T H,
NAUVOO, ILLINOIS.