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Rh harmonizing the two races, were not the task of an hour. It required much wisdom, patience and perseverance, Mosiah gave stability to the new kingdom by his own virtues and wise example, by the just laws he established, and by placing the service of the Lord before all earthly considerations. It is evident that he built a temple in the new land, as its existence is particularly mentioned in the days of his son, king Benjamin, and as the people observed the law of Moses in the matter of sacrifices and offerings, a temple would be one of their very first necessities. But to the forms, types, and ceremonies of the Mosaic law were added gospel principles, with a clear and definite understanding of the coming and divine work of the Messiah. Mosiah was not only a divinely inspired leader and king, but he was also a seer. While reigning in Zarahemla a large engraved stone was brought to him, and by the gift and power of God he translated the engravings thereon. They gave an account of the rise, fall and destruction of the great Jaredite nation, from the days of its founders, to the time of their last king, Coriantumer, who himself was discovered by the people of Zarahemla, and lived with them nine moons. When Mosiah died he was succeeded by his son Benjamin.  MOSIAH II. The third king of the Nephites in the land of Zarahemla, where he was born B. C. 154; he was consecrated king by his father, Benjamin, B, C. 125, and died in Zarahemla, B. C. 91, aged 63 years. He came to the throne under most happy circumstances; he had the full confidence of his subjects, who were a righteous, God-fearing people; the Lamanites were at peace with the Nephites, and internal development and prosperity characterized the condition of his kingdom. Individually he proved to be one of the greatest and best of kings; his whole energies were devoted to the good of his people, who loved him with an 