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The world is no longer young; it is rapidly approaching old age.
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The whole history of the world is divided into twelve periods, and the tenth period has already arrived
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and it is half over; only two and a half parts remain.
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So set your house in order, warn your people, comfort those who are humble, and teach those who are wise. Then say good-bye to this mortal life.
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Put earthly cares away from you, throw down your human burdens, and lay aside your weak human nature.
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Put all your anxieties aside, and get ready to leave this world quickly.
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You have seen many evil things already, but far worse things are about to happen.
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As the world grows older and weaker, the evils that will come upon its people will multiply.
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Truth will depart and falsehood will draw ever nearer. The eagle you saw in your vision is just about to arrive."
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I replied, "Let me speak in your presence, Lord.
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I am ready to depart, as you have commanded, and I will warn the present generation; but who will warn the people who have not yet been born? This world is a dark place, and its people have no light.