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Let us labor with our might this last time, for the end is near. This is the last time I will destroy the wicked of my earth. Gather the corrupt natural branches of the house of Israel back to both Jerusalems.

Bring the gospel to the Gentiles first (the latter-day restoration). Then gather the scattered Jews last.

Gather in Ephraim and Manasseh, the ten tribes, and Judah (the Jews), that they may all be taught the gospel one last time. Nourish the house of Israel one last time, for the end will soon come.

If these last grafts produce good fruit, then according to their strength and numbers, clear their way for them to produce more by destroying the wicked.

Do not destroy the wicked all at once, but only as fast as the natural, good fruit can take their place. By doing this, Israel's descendants will rely on me, and I will not lose them.

Their roots (spiritual power) and high branches (governing power) will be kept equal in strength until their good fruit completely overcomes the bad. Otherwise, I would lose the good fruit, which would grieve me.

This is how I will sweep the wicked from my earth. I will bring the corrupt natural branches back to their mother tree (gathering), and I will graft corrupt branches from the mother tree into the transplanted corrupt natural trees (dispersion).

After the natural branches have come together (the mingling of latter-day Israel), they will again bear good fruit as one, natural tree, and all the wicked in the world will be removed during this last cleansing.”