“Book of Mormon Stories,” Friend, Feb. 1976, 37 Book of Mormon Stories By Elizabeth F. Bates Boldly 1. Book of Mormon stories that my teacher tells to me Are about the Lamanites in ancient history. Long ago their fathers came from far across the sea. Giv’n this land if they liv’d righteously. 2. Lamanites met others who were seeking liberty And the land soon welcom’d all who wanted to be free. Book of Mormon stories say that we must brothers be. Giv’n this land if we live righteously.