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.