CHAPTER IV

MODERN TEMPLE ORDINANCES

A more detailed consideration of modern temple service now claims our attention. The ceremonial work comprises :

1. Baptism, specifically Baptism for the Dead.

2. Ordination and associated Endowments in the Priesthood.

3. Marriage Ceremonies.

4. Other Sealing Ordinances.

As will be understood from what has been already written, each of these ceremonies or ordinances may be performed either for the living, present in person, or for the dead wdio are represented each by an individual living proxy. The living are but few compared with the dead ; and it follows of necessity that the ordinance-work for the departed exceeds by a great preponderance that done for the living. The temples of today are maintained largely for the benefit and salvation of the uncounted dead.