But as things have not vanished away, as there are real existences, the whole series of things for which he contends are verities. "For there is a God," he declares, "and he hath created all things, both the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are: both things to act, and things to be acted upon." (II Nephi ii. For a larger treatment of the theme see Y. M. M. I. A.. Manual, No. 9, chap. xxxix.) Footnotes 1. This book has been called the "Fifth Gospel," and deservedly so, though he who first used the term tried to disprove its claims. It richly deserves the title, however. Also it has been called the "American Gospel," see _Defense of the Faith and the Saints_, Art. "The Fifth Gospel." 2. The references under this subdivision, and the notes of this lesson are not intended to be considered as doctrines to be mastered here. The references and notes are given just to be read with a view to fixing in the mind of the student the fact that the Book of Mormon deals with these important subjects and is of value for that reason. The class is not dealing with doctrine now but with the Book of Mormon as Nephite literature; hence teachers will not allow their class to linger over these very attractive subjects, now. LESSON VII. SCRIPTURE READING EXERCISE. _(SPECIAL LESSON--TWO SUBJECTS.) Note. I._ SUBJECTS. REFERENCES. _I. The Conditions on Which the Gentile I Nephi, xiii, also Chap. xiv, Races May Continue Their Chap. xxii. Freedom and Prosperity in the II Nephi, Chap. i, and Americas--the Land of Zion._ Chap. x. 1. The Land of America a Choice III Nephi, xxi. Book of and Promised Land. Ether, Chap. ii. "Defense 2. The Inheritance Rights of the of the Faith and the Gentiles in the Land of Zion. Saints" Art. Mormon 3. The Decrees of God Concerning Views of America. the Land of Zion. _II. Meet the Charge of Mormon Disloyalty from Book of Mormon Premises._ _SPECIAL TEXT: "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people._--SOLOMON. _NOTES._