Moroni shares the blessing on the wine, which the elder or priest would offer as they held the cup. In the modern church, we bless water instead of wine. See Doctrine and Covenants 27:2.
Chapter Outline
- The blessing on the wine (v. 1-2)
My Takeaways
- The second sacrament prayer can be more personal than the first, as we declare our actions, not just our willingness, and as we remember that the Savior shed His blood for us.
Featured Blog Posts
Where Did the Sacrament Prayers Come From?
The prayers offered over the sacramental bread and water were given by revelation to Joseph Smith in 1820 (Doctrine & Covenants 20:75-79). They are nearly (but not precisely) identical to the prayers offered in the ancient American church as recorded by Moroni (Moroni 4, 5). Moroni recorded those prayers in about 421 A.D. But much…
What Can We Learn from the Sacrament Prayers?
Moroni, the last prophet in the Book of Mormon, specified the words of the sacrament prayers (Moroni 4, Moroni 5). We use the same prayers today, with two modifications: The word “hath” has been replaced by the modern word “has” in the first prayer (as it appears in D&C 20:77). The word “wine” is replaced by…
What Can We Learn from the Differences Between the Sacrament Prayers?
Yesterday, I discussed the three-part structure of the sacrament prayers. Both prayers consist of a petition, a statement of purpose, and a list of promises. Today, I’d like to consider the differences between the prayers. Here is a side-by-side view of the two prayers with the differences highlighted: The Blessing on the Bread The Blessing…
Why Are Some Prayers Fixed (the Sacrament Prayers, for Example) in Contrast to Our Normal Prayers?
We have significant latitude over the content of our prayers. For the most part, we can pray for the things we want to pray for, and our Heavenly Father wants us to share our genuine thoughts and feelings when we communicate with Him. However, the content of our prayers is constrained in some ways. A…
❖ The blessing on the wine – Moroni 5:1-2
“O God…”
The expression “O God” is characteristic of the Old Testament, and particularly the book of Psalms. The few times it appears in the Book of Mormon, it conveys a special earnestness. So, it’s fitting that the sacrament prayers would begin with those words.
“That They May Do It in Remembrance”
The sacrament gives us the opportunity to practice focusing our minds on what matters most. The prayers teach us what we should think about during that time: the Savior’s atoning sacrifice and our own commitment to the basic duties of discipleship.
All Posts Referencing Moroni 5
- Grace and Agency in Doctrine and Covenants 20 (3/15/2025)
- Book of Mormon Elements in Doctrine and Covenants 20 (3/14/2025)
- “That They May Do It in Remembrance” (12/7/2024)
- “O God…” (12/6/2024)
- The Spiritual Power of Remembering (8/28/2024)
- Songs, Sermons, Lessons, and Prayers (9/5/2023)
- “This is My Body” (6/4/2023)
- Spirit (11/10/2021)
- What Does the Book of Mormon Clarify? (12/31/2019)
- Where Did the Sacrament Prayers Come From? (7/15/2019)
- Why Are Some Prayers Fixed (the Sacrament Prayers, for Example) in Contrast to Our Normal Prayers? (4/1/2019)
- What Can We Learn from the Differences Between the Sacrament Prayers? (3/23/2019)
- What Can We Learn from the Sacrament Prayers? (3/22/2019)
- What Does It Mean to Eat and Drink the Bread and Water to Our Souls? (3/21/2019)
- What Does the Book of Mormon Teach About the Sacrament? (3/20/2019)
- Always Remember Him – Moroni 4:3, 5:2 (11/29/2018)
- “That They Do Always Remember Him” – Moroni 5:2 (6/26/2017)
- That They Do Always Remember Him – Moroni 5:2 (12/23/2015)
- Moroni 4:3, 5:2 The Sacrament Prayers (12/26/2014)