25. From the above description of the character of the Deity which is given him in the revelations to men, there is a sure foundation for the exercise of faith in him among every people, nation and kindred, from age to age, and from generation to generation. 26. Let us here observe that the foregoing is the character which is given of God in his revelations to the Former Day Saints, and it is also the character which is given of him in his revelations to the Latter Day Saints, so that the saints of former days, and those of latter days, are both alike in this respect; the "Latter Day Saints" having as good grounds to exercise faith in God, as the former day saints had; because the same character is given of him to both. Q. What was shown in the second lecture? A. It was shown how the knowledge of the existence of God came into the world--[§ III. ¶ 1.] Q. What is the effect of the idea of his existence among men? A. It lays the foundation for the exercise of faith in him.--[§ III. ¶ 1.] Q. Is the idea of his existence, in the first instance, necessary in order for the exercise of faith in him? A. It is. [§ III. ¶ 1.] Q. How do you prove it? A. By the tenth chapter of Romans and fourteenth verse. [§ III. ¶ 1.] Q. How many things are necessary for us to understand, respecting the Deity and our relation to him, in order that we may exercise faith in him for life and salvation? A. Three. [§ III. ¶ 2.] Q. What are they? A. First, that God does actually exist; secondly, correct ideas of his character, his perfections and attributes; and thirdly, that the course which we pursue is according to his mind and will. [§ III. ¶ 3,4,5.] Q. Would the idea of any one or two of the above-mentioned things enable a person to exercise faith in God? A. It would not, for without the idea of them all, faith would be imperfect and unproductive. [§ III. ¶ 5.] Q. Would an idea of these three things lay a sure foundation for the exercise of faith in God, so as to obtain life and salvation? A. It would; for by the idea of these three things, faith could become perfect, and fruitful, abounding in righteousness unto the praise and glory of God. [§ III. ¶ 5.] Q. How are we to be made acquainted with the before mentioned things respecting the Deity, and respecting ourselves? A. By revelation. [§ III. ¶ 6.] Q. Could these things be found out by any other means than by revelation? A. They could not. Q. How do you prove it? A. By the scriptures. Job 11:7,8:9. 1 Corinthians 2:9,10,11. [§ III. ¶ 7.] Q. What things do we learn in the revelations of God respecting his character?