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In [[Mormonism]], the '''Second Anointing''', also known historically and in [[Mormon]] scripture as the "fulness of the priesthood," is a very sacred and obscure [[ordinance (Mormonism)|ordinance]] usually conducted in [[temple (Mormonism)|temple]]s. It is an extension of the [[Endowment (Mormonism)|Endowment]]; however, the ceremony is reserved for a relatively small number of married couples selected by the Prophet. |
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The Second Anointing is most often referenced in scripture as it is in [http://scriptures.lds.org/dc/124/28#28 ''Doctrine and Covenants'' 124:28], a revelation by [[Joseph Smith, Jr.]] commanding the building of a temple in [[Nauvoo, Illinois]], in part, because "there is not a place found on earth that he may come to and restore again that which was lost unto you, or which he hath taken away, even the ''fulness of the priesthood''." (emphasis added). [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints|LDS Church]] leaders often connect this ordinance with a statement by Peter in his second Epistle. In [http://scriptures.lds.org/2_pet/1 ''2 Peter'' 1:10], he talks about making one's "calling and election sure," and further remarks, "We have also a more sure word of prophecy" ([http://scriptures.lds.org/2_pet/1 ''2 Peter'' 1:19]). Joseph Smith, Jr. referenced this process in saying, "When the Lord has thoroughly proved [a person], and finds that the [person] is determined to serve Him at all hazards, then the [person] will find his[/her] calling and election made sure" (''Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith'', p. 150, paraphrasing by [http://www.lightplanet.com/mormons/basic/doctrines/calling_election_eom.htm Roy W. Doxey]). |
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The Second Anointing differs from the "first anointing" — part of the Endowment ceremony — in that where the first anointing promises blessings in the afterlife contingent on the patron's faithfulness, the Second Anointing actually bestows those blessings. According to prominent [[20th century]] [[Latter-day Saint]] [[Apostle (Mormonism)|Apostle]] [[Bruce R. McConkie]], those who receive the Second Anointing "receive the more sure word of prophecy, which means that the Lord seals their exaltation upon them while they are yet in this life. . . . [T]heir [[exaltation]] is assured." McConkie at 109-10. |
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The Second Anointing was given to women as well as men, and some have argued that because women received the Second Anointing, and thus were anointed queens and priestesses, and ordained to the "fulness of the priesthood", there is a good argument that Smith considered them to have, in fact, received the [[Priesthood (Mormonism)|Priesthood]] power (though not necessarily a specific Priesthood office). ''See'' Quinn, ''Women and Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism''. |
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==External references== |
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#Bruce R. McConkie, ''Mormon Doctrine'', 2d ed. (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966). |
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#Devry S. Anderson, "The Anointed Quorum in Nauvoo, 1842-45", 29 ''Journal of Mormon History'' 137-157 (Fall 2003). |
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==Related articles== |
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*[[Temple (Mormonism)]] |
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*[[Washing and anointing]] |
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*[[Endowment (Mormonism)]] |
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[[Category:Latter Day Saint ordinances, rituals, and symbolism]] |
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