“Chapter 14: Priesthood Organization,” Gospel Principles, 85 The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is governed by the
priesthood. The priesthood, which is always associated with
God’s work, “continueth in the church of God in all generations,
and is without beginning of days or end of years” (D&C 84:17).
It is upon the earth today. Men young and old are baptized into
the Church, and when they are judged worthy they are ordained to
the priesthood. They are given the authority to act for the Lord
and do his work on the earth. Two Divisions of Priesthood The
priesthood is divided into two parts: the Melchizedek Priesthood
and the Aaronic Priesthood (see D&C 107:1). The greater
priesthood is the Melchizedek Priesthood. Long ago it was called
“the Holy Priesthood, after the Order of the Son of God.” But
the name was changed so the name of the Lord would not be used
so often. The Church in ancient days called the priesthood “the
Melchizedek Priesthood” after a great high priest who lived
during the time o