Lyman Wight
Lyman Wight
On February 14th, 1835, Joseph Smith, whom Mormons believe was a true Prophet of God, authorized the formation of a Council of Twelve Apostles. The men were chosen by the Three Witnesses to The Book of Mormon: Oliver Cowdery, Martin Harris, and David Whitmer. One of the men chosen as an Apostle was Lyman Wight. Lyman was asked to speak to the congregation.
If you add the year 1835, when this prophecy was made, with 56 years, you come to the year 1891.
If you go to the Index of the 6 volume Documentary History of the Church (D.H.C.), and look up "Second Coming" you will read this: "Feb 14 1835: Joseph says would be in 56 years."
Where these prophecies true, or false?
"And the Spirit fell upon Lyman Wight and he prophesied that there were some in the congregation that should live until the Savior should descend from heaven." (The Life of Joseph Smith the Prophet, p.113)
That very same day, February 14, 1835, Joseph Smith called together a group of Elders to be called "Zion's Camp"; a militia that would march from Ohio to Missouri to rescue the Mormons there who were being persecuted in that state.. Joseph Smith wanted to the members of the militia all Elders so they could perform missionary work as well after they returned. Joseph Smith said:
"It is made known to me by vision and the Holy Spirit, and it is the will of God that those who go to Zion [Jackson County, Missouri], 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 is nigh--even 56 years should wind up the scene." (D.H.C. 2:182)
