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[Each initiate is presented individually
to the washing rooms. Throughout the initiatory, women officiate
for women, and men for men.]
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[Each initiate dons the garment and the shield
before being presented individually to the washing rooms.
Throughout the initiatory, women officiate for women, and men for
men.]
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Brother _________, the temple washing, anointing,
and clothing ordinances were given anciently, as recorded in the
book of Exodus: "And thou shalt bring Aaron and his sons unto the
door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and wash them with water.
And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him,
and sanctify him."
We likewise administer these ordinances in our day,
but you are washed and anointed only symbolically, as follows. |
[An officiator places water on the initiate's head
while pronouncing the following words.] |
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[An officiator places water on the initiate's head
while pronouncing the following words.] |
Brother _________, having authority, I wash you preparatory to your
receiving your anointings [for and in behalf of _________, who is
dead], that you may become clean from the blood and sins of this
generation.
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Brother _________, having authority, I wash you preparatory to your
receiving your anointings [for and in behalf of _________, who is
dead], that you may become clean from the blood and sins of this
generation.
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[While pronouncing the blessings which follow,
the officiator touches each part of the body as it is named.]
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[While pronouncing the blessings which follow, the officiator lays
hands on the initiate's head.]
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I wash your head, that your brain and your intellect may be clear
and active;
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I wash your head, that your brain and your intellect may be clear
and active;
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your ears, that you may hear the word of the Lord;
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your ears, that you may hear the word of the Lord;
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your eyes, that you may see clearly and discern between truth and
error;
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your eyes, that you may see clearly and discern between truth and
error;
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your nose, that you may smell;
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your nose, that you may smell;
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your lips, that you may never speak guile;
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your lips, that you may never speak guile;
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your neck, that it may bear up your head properly;
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your neck, that it may bear up your head properly;
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your shoulders, that they may bear the burdens that shall be placed
thereon;
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your shoulders, that they may bear the burdens that shall be placed
thereon;
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your back, that there may be marrow in the bones and in the spine;
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your back, that there may be marrow in the bones and in the spine;
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your breast, that it may be the receptacle of pure and virtuous
principles;
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your breast, that it may be the receptacle of pure and virtuous
principles;
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your vitals and bowels, that they may be healthy and perform their
proper functions;
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your vitals and bowels, that they may be healthy and perform their
proper functions;
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your arms and hands, that they may be strong and wield the sword
of justice in defense of truth and virtue;
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your arms and hands, that they may be strong and wield the sword
of justice in defense of truth and virtue;
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your loins, that you may be fruitful and multiply and replenish
the earth, that you might have joy in your posterity;
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your loins, that you may be fruitful and multiply and replenish
the earth, that you might have joy in your posterity;
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your legs and feet, that you might run and not be weary, and walk
and not faint.
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your legs and feet, that you might run and not be weary, and walk
and not faint.
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[A second officiator enters. Both officiators
place their hands on the initiate's head, and the second officiator
seals the washing as follows.]
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[A second officiator enters. Both officiators place their hands
on the initiate's head, and the second officiator seals the washing
as follows.]
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Brother _________, having authority, we lay our hands upon your
head [for and in behalf of _________, who is dead] and seal upon
you this washing, that you may become clean from the blood and sins
of this generation through your faithfulness; in the name of Jesus
Christ. Amen.
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Brother _________, having authority, we lay our hands upon your
head [for and in behalf of _________, who is dead] and seal upon
you this washing, that you may become clean from the blood and sins
of this generation through your faithfulness; in the name of Jesus
Christ. Amen.
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[An officiator places oil on the initiate's head
while pronouncing the following words.] |
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[An officiator places oil on the initiate's head
while pronouncing the following words.] |
Brother _________, having authority, I pour this holy anointing
oil upon your head [for and in behalf of _________, who is dead]
and anoint you preparatory to your becoming a king and a priest
unto the most high God, hereafter to rule and reign in the house
of Israel forever.
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Brother _________, having authority, I pour this holy anointing
oil upon your head [for and in behalf of _________, who is dead]
and anoint you preparatory to your becoming a king and a priest
unto the most high God, hereafter to rule and reign in the house
of Israel forever.
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[While pronouncing the blessings which follow,
the officiator touches each part of the body as it is named.]
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[While pronouncing the blessings which follow, the officiator lays
hands on the initiate's head.]
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I anoint your head, that your brain and your intellect may be clear
and active;
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I anoint your head, that your brain and your intellect may be clear
and active;
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your ears, that you may hear the word of the Lord;
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your ears, that you may hear the word of the Lord;
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your eyes, that you may see clearly and discern between truth and
error;
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your eyes, that you may see clearly and discern between truth and
error;
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your nose, that you may smell;
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your nose, that you may smell;
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your lips, that you may never speak guile;
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your lips, that you may never speak guile;
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your neck, that it may bear up your head properly;
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your neck, that it may bear up your head properly;
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your shoulders, that they may bear the burdens that shall be placed
thereon;
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your shoulders, that they may bear the burdens that shall be placed
thereon;
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your back, that there may be marrow in the bones and in the spine;
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your back, that there may be marrow in the bones and in the spine;
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your breast, that it may be the receptacle of pure and virtuous
principles;
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your breast, that it may be the receptacle of pure and virtuous
principles;
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your vitals and bowels, that they may be healthy and perform their
proper functions;
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your vitals and bowels, that they may be healthy and perform their
proper functions;
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your arms and hands, that they may be strong and wield the sword
of justice in defense of truth and virtue;
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your arms and hands, that they may be strong and wield the sword
of justice in defense of truth and virtue;
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your loins, that you may be fruitful and multiply and replenish
the earth, that you might have joy in your posterity;
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your loins, that you may be fruitful and multiply and replenish
the earth, that you might have joy in your posterity;
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your legs and feet, that you might run and not be weary, and walk
and not faint.
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your legs and feet, that you might run and not be weary, and walk
and not faint.
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[A second officiator enters. Both officiators
place their hands on the initiate's head, and the second officiator
confirms the anointing as follows.]
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[A second officiator enters. Both officiators
place their hands on the initiate's head, and the second officiator
confirms the anointing as follows.]
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Brother _________, having authority, we lay our hands upon your
head [for and in behalf of _________, who is dead] and confirm upon
you this anointing, wherewith you have been anointed in the temple
of our God preparatory to becoming a king and a priest unto the
most high God, hereafter to rule and reign in the house of Israel
forever, and seal upon you all the blessings hereunto appertaining,
through your faithfulness; in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Brother _________, having authority, we lay our hands upon your
head [for and in behalf of _________, who is dead] and confirm upon
you this anointing, wherewith you have been anointed in the temple
of our God preparatory to becoming a king and a priest unto the
most high God, hereafter to rule and reign in the house of Israel
forever, and seal upon you all the blessings hereunto appertaining,
through your faithfulness; in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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[An officiator clothes the initiate in the garment.
The officiator then pronounces the following words.] |
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[An officiator pronounces the following words.]
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Brother _________, having authority, I place
this garment upon you [for and in behalf of _________, who
is dead], which you must wear throughout
your life. It represents the garment given to Adam when he was found
naked in the garden of Eden and is called the garment of the holy
priesthood.
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Brother _________, under proper authority, the
garment placed upon you is now authorized [for and in behalf
of _________, who is dead], and is to be worn
throughout your life. It represents the garment given to Adam when
he was found naked in the garden of Eden and is called the garment
of the holy priesthood.
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Inasmuch as you do not defile it, but are true and faithful to your
covenants, it will be a shield and a protection to you against the
power of the destroyer until you have finished your work here on
earth.
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Inasmuch as you do not defile it, but are true and faithful to your
covenants, it will be a shield and a protection to you against the
power of the destroyer until you have finished your work on the
earth.
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[In the case of a living endowment, the officiator
who clothed the initiate in the garment continues as follows.] |
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[In the case of a living endowment, the officiator
who authorized the initiate's garment continues as follows.] |
With this garment, I give you a new name, which you should always
remember and which you must keep sacred and never reveal, except
at a certain place that will be shown you hereafter.
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With this garment, I give you a new name, which you should always
remember and which you must keep sacred and never reveal, except
at a certain place that will be shown you hereafter.
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The name is _________.
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The name is _________.
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