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Synopsis
The book ""Joseph Smith's Prophecy Concerning The Fate Of Stephen A. Douglas"" by Nephi Lowell Morris is a historical and religious account of a prophecy made by the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joseph Smith, regarding the fate of Stephen A. Douglas, a prominent politician during the mid-1800s. The book explores the context of the prophecy, which was made during a time of great political upheaval in the United States, with tensions running high between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. Morris delves into the life of Douglas, a senator from Illinois who was a key figure in the debates over the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision, and who was seen by many as a potential presidential candidate.According to Morris, Joseph Smith prophesied that Douglas would ""never be President of the United States"" and that he would ""lose his power and influence."" The book examines the accuracy of this prophecy in light of Douglas's subsequent political career, which saw him fail to secure the Democratic Party's nomination for president in 1860 and ultimately lose his Senate seat in 1861.Morris also explores the religious significance of the prophecy, arguing that it was a sign of Joseph Smith's prophetic gifts and a testimony to the truthfulness of the LDS Church. The book includes quotes from Joseph Smith's writings and speeches, as well as historical documents and accounts from Douglas's contemporaries.Overall, ""Joseph Smith's Prophecy Concerning The Fate Of Stephen A. Douglas"" is a thought-provoking and informative read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and religion.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Prophecies of Joseph Smith and their Fulfillment, by Nephi Lowell Morris. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128903.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.