LECTURE VII, ARTICLE 4.

Baptism.--Continued.

Importance of proper method in administering the ordinance.--

Derivation of the word "baptize," and early usage of the

original.--Immersion the only true mode.--The sacred

symbolism of the rite is preserved in no other mode.--

Immersion the only mode practised in early days.--Baptism

by immersion among the Nephites.--Modern baptism.--

"Re-baptism" not a distinct ordinance.--"Re-baptisms"

recorded in scripture are few and exceptional.--Baptism for

the dead.--Christ's ministry among the departed.--The

spirits in prison.--Vicarious work of the living for the

dead.--Elijah's heavenly message.--Temples, ancient and

modern 139-161

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