(As the Patron approaches the veil, the Introducer takes the Patron's name slip.) The Introducer taps 3 times on the veil framework with a small mallet.

The Veil Worker parts the veil opening slightly with his right hand.

LORD: What is Wanted?

(The Introducer holds up the Patron's name slip for the Veil Worker to read while he is stating the introductions.)

INTRODUCER: Adam, having been true and faithful in all things, desires further light and knowledge by conversing with the Lord through the veil (for and in behalf of ____, who is dead).

(The Veil Worker reads the name slip and notes if the alternate New Name has been given [The name of the First Token of the Aaronic Priesthood], and the first given name of the deceased ^the name of the 2nd Token of the Aaronic Priesthood]. No communication is permitted between the Veil Worker and the Introducer or the Patron except the specified dialogue. If the patron makes a mistake, the Introducer immediately corrects him, and the patron restates the correction. If the Introducer misses the mistake, the Veil Worker (Lord) stops, or breaks contact and repeats the same question to indicate an error was made.

The Veil Worker extends his right hand through the compass mark on the veil, takes the patron by the right hand in the first token of the Aaronic Priesthood described above.LORD: Present him at the Veil and his request shall be granted.

LORD: What is that?

PATRON: The first token of the Aaronic Priesthood.

LORD: Has it a name?

PATRON: It has.

LORD: Will you give it to me?

PATRON: I will, through the veil. (Gives the new name.)

LORD: (breaks contact, then takes patron's hand in the Second Token of the Aaronic Priesthood.) What is that?

PATRON: The second token of the Aaronic Priesthood.

LORD: Has it a name?

PATRON: It has.

LORD: Will you give it to me?

PATRON: I will, through the veil. (Gives the first given name.)

LORD: (breaks contact, then takes patron's right hand in the First Token of the Melchizedek Priesthood.) What is that?

PATRON: The first token of the Melchizedek Priesthood, or sign of the Nail.

LORD: Has it a name?

PATRON: It has.

LORD: Will you give it to me?

PATRON: I will, through the veil - The Son

LORD: (breaks contact, then takes the patron's hand in the Patriarchal Grip) What is that?

PATRON: The second token of the Melchizedek Priesthood, The Patriarchal Grip or Sure Sign of the Nail.

LORD: Has it a name?

PATRON: It has.

LORD: Will you give it to me?

PATRON: I cannot. I have not yet received it. For this purpose I have come to converse with the Lord through the Veil.

LORD: You shall receive it upon the five points of fellowship, through the veil (Patron and Veil Worker embrace in the five points of fellowship through the veil.

This is the name of the token - Health in the navel, marrow in the bones, strength in the loins and in the sinews, power in the priesthood be upon me and upon my posterity through all generations of time and throughout all eternity.

LORD: What is that?

PATRON: The second token of the Melchizedek Priesthood, the Patriarchal Grip or Sure Sign of the Nail.

LORD: Has it a name?

PATRON: It has.

LORD: Will you give it to me?

PATRON: I will, upon the five points of fellowship through the veil - Health in the navel, marrow in the bones, strength in the loins and in sinews, power in the priesthood be upon me and upon my posterity through all generations of time and throughout all eternity.

LORD: That is correct.

(The patron and the Veil Worker break their embrace and withdraw their arms. The Introducer gives three taps with the mallet on the framework.)

LORD: What is wanted?

INTRODUCER: (parts the veil slightly with right hand Adam, having conversed with the Lord through the veil, desires now to enter his presence.)

The Veil Worker parts the Veil, takes the Patron by the right hand with his right hand, and while guiding the Patron through the Veil opening says:

LORD: (Solemnly) Let him enter!

The Patron then passes by the Veil Worker, normally with a momentary thank you - greeting, and moves on into the Celestial Room* - which completes the Endowment Ceremony. The Celestial Room is an elegantly furnished sitting room where patrons may stand or sit for a few minutes to wait for spouses, friends or associates to come through the veil. Conversation is permitted only in quiet whispers. This is the only opportunity a Mormon ever has to ask a question about the Temple ceremonies. It is supposed to be a place to meditate, or seek answers to problems or inspiration. In actual practice patrons are not permitted to remain in the Celestial room for more than a few minutes. Rarely is anyone available to answer questions or discuss a problem. It is very business like an efficiently operated, like a production line.

Patrons move from the Celestial room back downstairs to the locker room, still wearing all the Temple clothing. There the patron removes his temple clothing and puts on his normal clothing and is free to leave at his leisure. There is a comfortable waiting room near the entrance where he may await spouse and friends.

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