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with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in those who are binding
themselves together in secret societies. Those who are yielding to the
passion for confederation are working out the plans of the enemy. The
cause will be followed by the effect.
Transgression has almost reached its limit. Confusion fills the
world, and a great terror is soon to come upon human beings. The
end is very near. We who know the truth should be preparing for
what is soon to break upon the world as an overwhelming surprise.—
Testimonies For The Church 8:27-28
(1904).