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The Lesser Gospel Written by Buka 1

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Now during the eleventh year of King Linurang there came a messenger among the people of the King. And this messenger prophesied about the death of the Christ. And that it must shortly come to pass. For behold a large portion of the believers had been killed by King Nagurat. But Nagurat had died and Linurang had taken his place. And Linurang did not hate the believers, and he let them be. Therefor there were some believers among the people, and they did hearken unto the words of the messenger. And they did gather themselves together to hear his words. And behold the messenger spake unto the people, Oh people of the King, the time doth shortly come that the Christ must die. And this He must do to fulfill the law and to bring salvation unto all those who will believe in Him. For behold, ye must prepare yourselves for this time. For at the time of His death the earth will shake and rend. And great darkness shall cover the earth. And ye must prepare your homes and lands so that ye may survive this time. And he did speak a great many things unto the people. And behold the believers did hearken unto his words and did prepare their homes, and their lands, and their fields. And they did spread his the words to their families that they might also prepare themselves. And it came to pass that ten days did pass away and many of those who were not believers did mock them that did believe. And they did damage the property and supplies of the believers as a way to mock them. And the believers did suffer all these things in meekness for they knew that Christ would bring redemption unto them. Now after the space of five days had passed away the believers were beginning to become distressed over the actions of those who did not believe. And many did pray unto God that the persecutions might be lifted from them. And at that time, while many were lifting their voices to God, the sun did grow dark and the ground began to shake. And the shaking of the earth was so great that it might have split asunder. And many knew and cried that the time of the Lord’s death was at hand. And the land will filled with all manner of disasters and many places were destroyed. And there were fires and burnings and the cities of the wicked were destroyed. And it came to pass that after the, earthquakes, and lightnings, and thunder had ended that a great darkness did fill the land. Yea, even the whole land was filled with an exceedingly great darkness. And the darkness was thick insomuch that no light could be seen. And many did suffer for lack of breath. And behold there were those who did attempt to light fires so they might be able to see. But no fires could be lit. And many were afraid. And others did say, It is the true sign of the Christ, who has died for our sins. It has been fulfilled even as our fathers and brethren had prophesied. And the Spirit of God came upon King Linurang. And he did exit his house and proclaim, with a loud voice saying, The god, which is the god of nature doth suffer.