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 The duties of the members after they are received by baptism.

"The Elders or Priests are to have a sufficient time to expound all things concerning the Church of Christ to their understanding, previous to their partaking of the sacrament, and being confirmed by the laying on of the hands of the Elders; so that all things may be done in order. And the members shall manifest before the Church and also before the Elders, by a godly walk and conversation, that they are worthy of it, that there may be works and faith agreeable to the holy scriptures,—walking in holiness before the Lord."

Method of administering the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

“It is expedient that the Church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in remembrance of the Lord Jesus; and the Elder or Priest shall administer it; and after this manner shall he administer it: he shall kneel with the Church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying, O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember Him and keep his commandments which He has given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

The manner of administering the wine: He shall take the cup also, and say,—O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them, that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember Him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen."

The duties of the Elders, Priests, Teachers, Deacons, and Members of the Church of Christ.

"An Apostle is an Elder, and it is his calling to baptize, and to ordain other Elders, Priests, Teachers, and Deacons, and to administer bread and wine—the emblems of the flesh and blood of Christ—and to confirm those who are baptized into the Church, by the laying on of hands for the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, according to the scriptures; and to teach, expound, exhort, baptize, and watch over the Church; and to confirm the Church by the laying on of the hands, and the giving of the Holy Ghost; and to take the lead of all meetings."

"An Elder has a right to officiate in his stead, when the High Priest is not present."