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The Fourth Article of Faith
With vigor and spirit
We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel
are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ;
second, Repentance;
third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins;
fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Words: Joseph Smith, 1805–1844
Music: Vanja Y. Watkins, b. 1938. © 1978 IRI
(Faith) Galatians 3:26; Hebrews 12:2
(Repentance) Proverbs 28:13
(Baptism) John 3:5; Doctrine and Covenants 20:72–74
(Holy Ghost) Doctrine and Covenants 35:6