Polygamy; or, The mysteries and crimes of Mormonism, being a full and authentic history of this strange sect from its origin to the present time. . low whispers; a dim light pervades theroom, mellowed by heavy shades; the faint plash of pouringwater behind the screens alone is heard, and the whole scene iscalculated to cast a solemn awe over the ignorant candidates,,waiting with subdued but nervous expectancy for some mys-terious event. After a few moments of solemn waiting themen are led to their washing-room on the right, and the womento the left. The female candidate is stripped, placed in
Polygamy; or, The mysteries and crimes of Mormonism, being a full and authentic history of this strange sect from its origin to the present time. . low whispers; a dim light pervades theroom, mellowed by heavy shades; the faint plash of pouringwater behind the screens alone is heard, and the whole scene iscalculated to cast a solemn awe over the ignorant candidates,,waiting with subdued but nervous expectancy for some mys-terious event. After a few moments of solemn waiting themen are led to their washing-room on the right, and the womento the left. The female candidate is stripped, placed in thebath and washed from head to foot by a woman set apart forthe purpose. Every member is mentioned with a specialblessing. Washer.—^Sister, I wash you clean from the blood of thisgeneration, and prepare your members for lively service in theway of all true Saints. 1 wash your head that it may be pre-pared for that crown of glory awaiting you as a faithful Saint,and the fruitful wife of a priest of the Lord; that your brainmay be quick in discernment, and your eyes able to perceivethe truth and avoid the snares of the enemy; your mouth to. SCENES IN THE ENDOWMENT CEREMONIES. 1. Preparation—Washing and Anointing. 2. Eloheira Cursing Adam and Eve.—Satan Driven out. 3. Trial of Faith— The Searching 5and. 4. Oath toAvenge the Death of Joseph Smith. 5. The Blood Atonement. (395) 596 POLYGAMY; OR, THE MYSTEKlJi;« show forth the praise of the immortal gods, and your tongue topronounce the true name which will admit you hereafter behindthe veil, and by which you will be known in the celestialkingdom. I wash your arms to labor in the cause of righteous-ness, and your hands to be strong in building up the kingdomof God by all manner of profitable works. I wash your breaststhat you may prove a fruitful vine, to nourish a strong raceof swift witnesses, earnest in defence of Zion; your body, topresent it an acceptable tabernacle when you come to passbehind the veil; your loins that
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