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Joseph Fielding Smith Jr. (10th prophet):
In that great revelation on war, the Lord has told us that beginning with the rebellion Of South Carolina great destructions would come, and they would continue to be poured out upon the earth until the time should come when the decrees of God would be fully consummated, finished, and he would make an end of all nations. I look for that to be fulfilled, and Christ will come to reign; his kingdom will be established on earth as in heaven, as he has taught us to pray: "Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." I pray for that time to come.
I plead with the Latter-day Saints to stand firm and faithful in the discharge of every duty, keeping the commandments of the Lord, honoring the priesthood, that we may stand when the Lord comes -- whether we be living or dead, it matters not -- to be partakers of this glory. Remember, when this time comes, this earth is to be cleansed of its unrighteousness, and the wicked shall be as stubble and shall pass away.
Source: McConkie, Bruce R., ed. Doctrines of Salvation: Sermons and Writings of Joseph Fielding Smith, Vol. 3. 38. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1954-1955.