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Administration to the Sick

See also Anoint; Hands, Laying on of; Heal, Healings; Oil; Priesthood

A blessing given to the sick by men who hold the Melchizedek Priesthood, involving the use of consecrated oil.

  • Lay thy hand upon her:Matt. 9:18;
  • Jesus laid his hands upon a few sick folk and healed them:Mark 6:5;
  • Christ’s Apostles anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them:Mark 6:13;
  • The elders are to anoint and heal the sick:James 5:14–15;
  • Ye shall not heal the sick except it be required of you by them who desire:D&C 24:13–14;
  • Elders shall lay their hands upon the sick:D&C 42:44;
  • Lay your hands upon the sick, and they shall recover:D&C 66:9;