Chapter I: COR. CHAP. 12.--The divers gifts of the Spirit are wisdom, knowledge,

healing, etc. {511} DOC. AND COV. 20:35.--Revelations may be given by the Holy Ghost.

_DIVINE AUTHORITY._

The saving ordinances of the gospel must be administered by men holding the Priesthood, which is the authority of God delegated to man.

JOHN 15:16.--"Ye (the disciples) have not chosen me (Christ), but I have chosen you and ordained you."

MATT. 10:40.--"He that receiveth you (the disciples), receiveth me."

MATT. 16:19.--Divine authority is given to Peter.

This authority is in the beginning given directly from the Lord to men, who bestow it by ordination on others. (John 15:16.)

NUM. 27:18-23.--Moses ordains Joshua.

ACTS 6:5, 6.--Seven men are called to assist the twelve.

ACTS 14:23.--Paul and Barnabas ordain elders.

HEB. 5:1-4; DOC. AND COV. 42:11.--No man takes the honor of the Priesthood upon himself.

ACTS 8:12-15.--There are degrees of authority: Philip had authority to baptize, but not to bestow the Holy Ghost.

ACTS, CHAPS. 9 AND 10.--Saul and Cornelius are sent to men having authority.

ACTS 19:13-16.--The seven sons of Sceva try to exercise authority which they did not hold, with dire results.

DOC. AND COV. 124:128.--Twelve apostles have authority to preach the gospel to all nations.

DOC. AND COV. 121:36-46.--Powers of the Priesthood to be exercised only on the principles of righteousness.

_THE CHURCH._

For the purpose of better bringing the gospel to all men, and to help to faithfulness those who have received it, an organization is effected called the Church. At the head of the Church are men who have divine authority, some of which are