"The person's name shall then be recorded in the "Lamb's Book of Life," to be blotted out no more forever."
"The person's name shall then be recorded in the "Lamb's Book of Life," to be blotted out no more forever."
MANNER OF ANOINTING FEMALES IN THE CHURCH
OF CHRIST
No. 12, UTAH, September 9th, 1860.
1. I HAVING been duly elected and anointed to this authority, according to my birthright, anoint you in the name of Jesus Christ with a holy anointing, according to your birthright; and I set you apart to minister in holy things, according as you shall hereafter be appointed. I, moreover, anoint your womb that you may bring forth a holy posterity unto the Lord.
2, The elect lady will then place her hand upon the head of the handmaiden, and express these words : Beloved handmaiden, I having been duly elected and anointed with a holy anointing, according to my birthright to this authority, place my hands upon your head, and seal upon you this holy anointing in the name of Jesus Christ. Even so. Amen and Amen.
The person's name shall then be recorded in the "Lamb's Book of Life," to be blotted out no more forever.
MANNER OF ANOINTING HIGH PRIESTS
No. 13. UTAH, September pth, 1860.
1. I, the prophet of the Lord, holding the full keys of the holy priesthood, according to my birthright, anoint you in the name of Jesus Christ with a holy anointing according to your birthright, and set you apart to minister in holy things, according to that office to which you have been ordained. I, moreover, anoint your secret member that you may beget a holy posterity unto the Lord.
2. The prophet will then place his hands upon the head of the person, and express these words: I, the prophet of the Lord, holding the full keys of the holy priesthood, according to my birthright, place my hands upon your head, and seal upon you this holy anointing in the name of Jesus Christ, Even so, Amen and Amen.