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Gift of the Holy Ghost
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• Baptism by Immersion
• Holy Ghost
• Priesthood
 
 
Definition: A gift to have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost when one is worthy. It is received after baptism by immersion by a holder of the priesthood and by the laying on of hands.

Example: After Mary's baptism she received the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of hands.

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Gift of the Holy Ghost?
Learn more about the Gift of the Holy Ghost from part four of "the Holy Ghost" article.

Doctrine and Covenants 130:23
"A man may receive the Holy Ghost, and it may descend upon him and not tarry with him."

 

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