THE BOOK OF THE TEMPLE WRITINGS OF OUG

1The ordinances of the temple correspond to the covenants made there. They are: The baptism, laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost, washing and anointing, Instruction, endowment of power, and the second anointing. Marriages may be performed in the temple if the couple has made a covenant one with another that is eternal in nature and one which they wish to be confirmed by the Holy Spirit of Promise. This ordinance is performed by one having authority to speak and act in the name of Christ. However, as with all contracts, only the Holy Spirit of Promise, which is the Holy Ghost and the Second Comforter, may seal the marriage.

2The baptism is performed by the worker of the temple or the person’s own Peli, as a token of the blessings of life, death and resurrection. It also represents the renewal of that communion with God that is lost through sin. Wherefore, all people, when they have repented of a thing, may come up to the temple for baptism, or they may undertake to obtain this ordinance in any body of water near unto one who is commissioned of Christ to perform this ordinance. This is the manner of the ordinance:

3The worker or Peli takes the recipient into one of the private chambers in the temple provided and appointed by the Lord for this purpose. The worker, being a man if the recipient is a man and a woman if the recipient is a woman, gives the recipient a robe of clean linen and instructs them to remove all clothing and other things of the world and to wash with the water which is provided for that purpose. Then the worker leaves the individual alone in the chamber.

4The person removes all clothing and other articles of the world and washes thoroughly. Yea, they do wash from the top of the head and every hair thereof to the bottom of the feet. They do wash themselves completely leaving nothing of the world upon them. Then they attire themselves in the robe they received from the worker. When they have done this, they roll up their clothing and place the bundle outside the door.

5Then the worker or Peli escorts the person who wishes to be baptized to the baptistery and carefully guides them down into the water of the font. When they are standing in the water of the font, both of them raise their hands above their heads and clap them together three times, and speak the person’s name clearly.

6Then the worker or Peli clearly declares their right and authority to speak and act for and in behalf of the Christ. They then declare to all creation that they baptize the person in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.

7When they have said these things, they submerge the person in the water so that every bit is under the water and no part is exposed to the air. Then they quickly raise the person up again and all present clap their hands.

8The laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost is performed by the worker of the temple or the person’s own Peli. This is the manner of the ordinance:

9Having received the ordinance of baptism , the worker places the hands upon the head of the recipient and prays unto the Father, clearly pronouncing the name of the recipient and saying:

10By the authority in me and by my commission of Jesus Christ, I lay my hands upon your head and bestow upon you the gift of the Holy Ghost, and I say unto you – Receive the Holy Ghost.

11The worker then relies upon the promptings of the Spirit and utters any other words of blessing as the Spirit dictates. If the worker receives nothing from the Spirit, it is better to add no additional words and to close the blessing in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

12The washing and anointing is performed by the worker of the temple or the person’s own Peli, as a token of the covenant already entered into by the recipient. Yea, this is done as a token that the person has received the Law of the Gospel and has entered into a covenant with the Lord to live it. And behold, if there is no token or earnest, then there is no covenant. For, the interest must be vested in the covenanter. This is the manner of the ordinance:

13The worker or Peli takes the recipient into one of the private chambers in the temple provided and appointed by the Lord for this purpose. The worker, being a man if the recipient is a man and a woman if the recipient is a woman, gives the recipient a robe of clean linen and instructs them to remove all clothing and other things of the world and to wash with the water which is provided for that purpose. Then the worker leaves the individual alone in the chamber.

14The person removes all clothing and other articles of the world and washes thoroughly. Yea, they do wash from the top of the head and every hair thereof to the bottom of the feet. They do wash themselves completely leaving nothing of the world upon them. Then they attire themselves in the robe they received from the worker. When they have done this, they roll up their clothing and place the bundle outside the door.

15The worker, seeing that the world has been put off and discarded, enters the chamber again, and bids the person to kneel in the chamber, and takes precious oil and pours out a quantity upon the head. This the worker rubs into the scalp of the head. Then, pouring a quantity of the oil into the hand, the worker anoints the forehead, the eyelids, the ears, and the mouth of the individual and prays to the Father, saying:

16O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the head of – say the name of the recipient – that the thoughts of the mind may be purified, and that the eyes may see what is real, and that the ears may hear what is real, and that the lips may speak what is real.

17Then the worker pours out a quantity of the oil into the hand and anoints across the breast at the collar bones and prays unto the Father, saying:

18O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the breast of – say the name of the recipient – that the heart may be filled with good and that the intent of the heart may always be right and true.

19Then the worker pours out a quantity of the oil into the hand and anoints across the back above the shoulder blades and prays unto the Father, saying:

20O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the back of – say the name of the recipient – that the yoke of Christ may be gratefully borne.

21Then the worker pours out a quantity of the oil into the hand and, reaching under the robe by the opening provided therein, anoints across the belly above the navel and prays unto the Father, saying:

22O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the belly of – say the name of the recipient – that health may be found in the navel, and marrow to the bones, and that strength may always be found in the flesh and in the sinews.

23Then the worker pours out a quantity of the oil into the hand and, reaching under the robe by the opining provided therein, anoints across the loin above the sacrum and prays unto the Father, saying:

24O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the loins of – say the name of the recipient – that charity and love may always be found there.

25Then the worker pours out a quantity of oil into the hand and, lifting the hem of the robe slightly, anoints the knees above the kneecap and prays unto the Father, saying:

26O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the knees of – say the name of the recipient – that they may bend continually in prayer unto Thee.

27Then the worker pours out a quantity of oil into the hand and anoints the bottom of the feet and prays unto the Father, saying:

28O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the feet of – say the name of the recipient – that the walk may be sacred.

29Then the worker pours out a quantity of oil into the hand and anoints the palms of the hands and prays unto the Father, saying:

30O God, the Eternal Father, I anoint the hands of – say the name of the recipient – that the work of the hands may be sacred.

31Behold how the ordinance is similar to the purification of the Ammonites! For, in it the body is symbolically washed with pure water and with sacred oil, even from the top of the head down to the bottom of the feet. This is the token of the Law of the Gospel, to make one a clean and holy vessel to the Lord. This is token sure of the broken heart and the contrite spirit, which is the only sacrifice that is acceptable to the Lord.

32Before the ordinance of the endowment of power may be received by any person, they must first be instructed in all things pertaining to the covenants into which they must enter in order to receive that endowment. The worker of the temple escorts the recipient into one of the private chambers and instructs them as for baptism or washing and anointing. When the recipient has placed the bundle outside the chamber, the worker escorts them to an instruction room where others also await instruction. When all are made ready, the recipient receives instruction in all things pertaining to the cosmos, the creation, and our first parents. The First Man, First Woman story is related and the key principles discussed. When all are satisfied that they understand the principles, they may apply to the workers of the temple or to the personal Peli to receive the ordinance of the endowment of power.