have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant" (Isa. 24: 5; read also the succeeding verse).

It may be thought that this declaration has reference to a violation of the law of Moses, under which ancient Israel lived. Let it be remembered, however, that the Mosaic law was not and is nowhere called an "everlasting covenant." (For an excellent treatment of this subject see Roberts' "Outlines of Ecclesiastical History," 7: 7-9.)

The prophecy of Amos is also considered as applying to the period when there would be no Church of Christ to be found:

"Behold the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord; And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, thev shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it" (Amos 8: 11, 12).

That the apostasy was not to be confined to the eastern hemisphere is shown in the prediction of the Nephite prophet Alma, concerning his people. Consider his words:

"Behold, I perceive that this very people, the Nephites, according to the spirit of revelation which is in me, in four hundred years from the time that Jesus Christ shall manifest Himself unto them, shall dwindle in unbelief" (Alma 45: 10; read also the four verses following the above).

For other Book of Mormon prophecies see I Nephi 12: 19-22; II Nephi 27: 1.

Christ Himself, while upon the earth predicted the apostasy. Answering certain questions as to the signs of the last days He said to His disciples:

"Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive

And many false

many. prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many" (Matt. 24: 4, 5, 11; read verses 1 to 31 inclusive).

After the departure of Christ from earth His apostles continued to warn the people of the darkness to come. Paul thus instructs the elders of the Church at Ephesus:

"For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them" (Acts 20: 29, 30; read verses 17 to 31 inclusive).

Consider the words of the same apostle written to Timothy:

"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears; and they shall turn their hearts from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables" (II Tim. 4: 3, 4; read verses 1 to 4 inclusive. See further I Tim. 4: 1-4).

In his second epistle to the Thessalonians Paul is particularly explicit regarding the great falling away. Some false teachers were declaring that the second coming of Christ was then near at hand. Paul thus warns the Saints:

"Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition" (II Thess. 2: 3; read verses 1 to 12 inclusive).

In another prophecy Paul emphasizes the fact of apostasy then pending, and refers to some of the erroneous teachings that would be impressed upon misguided people, teachings which he calls "doctrines of devils." In his first epistle to Timothy he wrote:

"Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of devils;

speaking lies in hypocrisy: having their conscience seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth" (I Tim. 4: 1-3).

The Apostle Peter prophesied in language so plain that none could fail to comprehend concerning the heresies that would be preached as doctrine. In his second epistle he says:

"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways, bv reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned

words make merchandise of

you;

whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not" (II Peter 2: 1-3). Read the entire chapter, noting the description of conditions existing in the world today).

Jude, the brother of James, in his general epistle to the Saints, reminds them of earlier warnings:

"But beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who

should walk after their own ungodly lusts" (Jude 17, 18.)

John, who is called the Revelator, saw in vision the state of the world in the days then future. Describing the spirit of unrighteousness as a hideous beast, and its author, Satan, as the dragon, he says:

"And they worshiped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshiped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him? * * * And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme His name, and His tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven" (Rev. 13: 4, 6).

Note another prophecy based on the vision of John the Revelator. Again referring to latter-day conditions he declares:

"And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment is come; and worship Him that make heaven and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of water" (Rev. 14: 6. 7).

While it is true that the scripture last quoted does not specifically predict the apostasy, the breaking up of the Church is treated as an event actually accomplished. The Revelator looked beyond the period of disruption and saw the brighter day of the restoration of the gospel-a re-establishment of the Church through the ministry of an angel. It is illogical to assume that the gospel was to be brought to earth by a heavenly messenger, if that gospel was still extant upon the earth.

Equally unreasonable is it to say

that a restoration or re-establishment of the Church of Christ would be necessary or possible had the Church continued with rightful succession of priesthood and power. If the gospel had to be brought again from the heavens, the gospel must have been taken from the earth. Thus the prophecy of a restoration is proof of an apostasy general and complete.

LESSON REVIEW.

Note. The questions propounded and tonics presented under this heading are to be regarded as a suggestive outline only. Many auxiliary questions may be necessary to the full review of the subject. Let your study be thorough. Remember that work worth the doing is worth doing well.

1. Explain the significance of the phrase "of Latter-day Saints" in the official name of the Church.

In favor of owning:

There is something substantial about having a permanent home for our family; there is the independence of ownership and the satisfaction of improving our own propperty; the money paid out in rent, if applied in payments would in time pay for our home; we are doing our share in helping to build up the country and not shirking responsibility; frequent movings are very expensive (it is said that three moves are equal to a fire). We are inclined to save more to put into our homes and for improvements and usually take better care of our own property. Is there any justification in landlords objecting to large families of children occupying their houses?

"Blessed indeed are they who are free to choose where and how they shall live. Still more Location. blessed are they who give abundant thought to their choice, for they may not wear the sackcloth of discomfort nor scatter the ashes of burned money."

Here again is a good subject for general discussion, and all points in favor of, or against different sections of our own state and adjoinng states, and even Canada and Mexico should be considered. Also advantages and disadvantages of city and country life.

In favor of the city we have good schools, lectures, amusements, street car service, paved streets.

In favor of the country we have plenty of room and fresh air; independence of being your own master and producing many things instead of working for a salary or wages, sometimes so small that it is hardly sufficient for existence; fresh food supplies, out door sports and amusements; lower rents, cheaper supplies, lower cost of living in every way.

Which is the best place to rear a family? Which amusements are best, the theatres, moving picture shows, and public dancing halls of the city, or the sports and amusements the country offers?

Situation.

Points to be considered. Moral atmosphere of neighborhood; cost of land; healthfulness; water supply; soil-for cultivation, for foundation; nearness to school, to place of business; drainage-is it damp, will water rise in the cellar? whether on an elevation or low lands; a house on a hill gets more sunshine, fresh air, and a fine view, but is more exposed to winds, cold, and storms; low lands are sometimes swampy and in danger of floods.

Material.

Consider all the advantages and disadvantages of stone, brick, wood, cement, concrete, in reference to cost, durability, fire proof qualities, protection from cold and heat, beauty, etc. Also harmony of setting, a house that would be very artistic in one locality might be entirely inappropriate in another, for instance, a rustic cottage of cobblestone or shingle in a setting of green fields, trees, and vines is most attractive and artistic, but looks a little out of place on a city street alongside the rather massive and elegant two and three story. residences. A tall, narrow house should not be planned to stand on a hill, nor a broad, low roofed house for a mountainous country location where the snow fall is so great that it sometimes crushes in the roof.

One of the most important things to consider is the health and comfort of the family, and the saving of labor. Avoid extremes, showiness, too much ornamentation, carvings, openwork, etc., on the one hand, and a total disregard of the artistic and beautiful on the other. The artistic house need not be any more expensive than the one wholly lacking in beauty and suitability, it is not so much a question of cost as of taste, and taste is "cultured common sense," and is expressed in plainness, simplicity, and elegance. Don't plan for a comfortable, substantial farmhouse a veranda with massive colonial pillars that completely overshadows the modest building behind it. Plan for all the sunlight and fresh air possible; some houses are built diagonally to the points of the compass so that all the rooms can have sunlight; and some are built in the form of a cross for the same reason, each room having three exposures. The basement or cellar should have screen windows on opposite sides to insure ventilation. Try, if it is in any way possible, to have a place for sleeping out of doors all summer at least, and nearly, if not quite, all the year. (Out-door living is precsribed for some of our most dangerous diseases, and sunlight is the greatest disinfectant known. Too much stress can not be laid upon this point. Work out of doors, eat out of doors, live out

of doors, all you possibly can, and when it is absolutely necessary to remain indoors have all the fresh air you can get, especially in sleeping rooms.) Is it absolutely necessary to have a parlor that is shut up except on special occasions, or is it better to have a living room, library, music room or whatever you may call it, which the family can enjoy every day?

Which way would you prefer to have your house face, and why? Would you have fewer rooms and have them large, or a greater number of small rooms? Some people feel cramped and crowded in a small room, while others feel only a sense of coziness. Which do you think better, a small or a large kitchen? Advantages of each. Which is preferable, a large pantry where everything can be kept out of the kitchen, or kitchen cabinets, drawers, bins, etc., where all articles are within easy reach?

Where a start is being made in a new location all the thought and expenditure should not be put into the house itself, to the total neglect. of the very necessary outbuildings and conveniences for the family.

In planning your house would you plan first for entertaining your friends, or solely for the family? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the one story, story and a half, and two story buildings. Should the prospective wife share in the planning of the home?

The object of this lesson is to familiarize our young girls with the kitchen; especially to draw their attention to the necessity of clean hemmed dish-cloths and towels, and

the proper washing of dishes and putting of them away. If practical or thought proper by the presiding officers, have each girl bring a dishcloth, towel, or duster to hem on