to take the place of the old Mosaic law--confessedly inferior to the Gospel law, being but the "schoolmaster" to bring Israel to the Christ. Christian principles, then, for light living was what Messiah imparted to the Nephites after his relationship to them was settled. And so Messiah starts out with the same doctrine that he taught upon the mount There are not wanting respectable Christian authorities for the assertion that that discourse called the sermon on the mount was not a single discourse, but that into it was crowded from the recollection of the apostles all the great ethical truths that Jesus had taught from time to time, and that here they are grouped together and appear as one discourse. Moreover, the Savior declared to the Nephites while he was yet with them that these truths which he had been teaching them were the same that he had taught in Judea. "Behold," said he, in the course of his explanations, "ye have heard the things which I have taught before I ascended unto my Father." (Defense of the Faith and the Saints, pp. 384-5.) [Note: _To the Teacher:_ It is suggested that you make the appointment at this lesson for Lesson XXX--a discourse on "The Greatness and Influence of the Meridian Dispensation." One or more speakers may be appointed, and an effort should be made to give the subject a masterly treatment. It could also be made the occasion of a review of the eight lessons devoted to the theme, which may be conducted by questions after the speakers have concluded. On such occasions as these a very fitting thing to do would be to invite brethren of other quorums, Elders and High Priests, as also the local authorities of the Ward or Stake to witness such exercises. Make it a special occasion and put those who are to treat the theme on their mettle and get the best out of them that it is possible for them to give.] LESSON XXVII. (Scripture Reading Exercise.) PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL. ANALYSIS. I. Among the Jews--Pentecost--the Church at Jerusalem. 1. Among the Gentiles: (a) Opening the Door of the Gospel to the Gentiles by Peter. (b) Paul's Labors among the Gentiles. II. The Apostolic Age. REFERENCES. Matt, xxviii:16-20; Mark xvi; 16: Acts i:1-9. Acts ii: ix, note 1 and 2. Acts x, xi. Notes 3, 4 and 5. Also New Testament History, (Smith) pp. 426-29, 633-643. Acts xxii-xxviii. Note 6. Note 7 and 8; also Smith's New Testament History and Dictionaries heretofore quoted. NOTES.