>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/bofm/moro/4?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0db04::c0db04) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>Moroni, the last Nephite prophet, records this instruction around A.D. 401–421 for future generations, particularly the Lamanites, as part of preserving sacred ordinances amid the Nephites' destruction. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>This part tells how special leaders say a prayer over bread to remember Jesus and promise to follow Him, like a way to feel close to God during a church meeting. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The chapter outlines the exact manner in which elders or priests administer the sacrament bread to church members, emphasizing it follows Christ's commandments and is a true practice [[Moroni 4#1|v1-3 — ordinance procedure]][[Moroni 4#2|]][[Moroni 4#3|]]. The prayer blesses the bread as a symbol of Christ's body, inviting partakers to remember Him, take upon His name, keep commandments, and receive His Spirit. This ordinance reinforces covenants, remembrance of the Atonement, and commitment to discipleship. > >#Gospel/Sacrament #Gospel/Ordinances #Gospel/Covenants ###### 1 1 The manner of their elders and priests administering the flesh and blood of Christ unto the church; and they administered it according to the commandments of Christ; wherefore we know the manner to be true; and the elder or priest did minister it-- ###### 2 2 And they did kneel down with the church, and pray to the Father in the name of Christ, saying: ###### 3 3 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it; that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him, and keep his commandments which he hath given them, that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.