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Brother George Bentley Teeples, as thou hast desired it I place my hands upon thy head to pronounce and seal a blessing upon thee, that thy heart may be comforted. For years past thy mind has been troubled. Thou has prayed unto the Lord for strength and grace sufficient for thy day, and I say unto thee be comforted, for the Lord hath heard thy petitions. He knoweth the secrets of thy heart and will reward thee as thou shalt merit. Over many things thou hast been faithful for which thou shalt also receive thy reward. Therefore I say unto thee, from this time forward, be obedient to the laws of god, and seek wisdom and thou shalt desire a change, therefore let thy faith fail not. Thou hast suffered privations and witnessed trying events for the Gospel's sake. Therefore I say unto thee be at rest in thy mind. Seek to know the will of the Lord and strive to do thy duty and it shall be well with thee, for thy memory shall be strengthened as you reflect upon the past. Thy mind shall be enlightened as you look forward to the future. Therefore as thy duty is made known unto thee by the spirit seek to perform the same for thou art numbered among the fathers in Israel, therefore prepare thy self to go down to thy grave like a shock of corn fully ripe for the garner of our Lord. Counsel in righteousness among thy posterity that they may receive benefit from the experience which thou hast had in the past. Thou art of the blood of Joseph and thy name shall be written in the chronicles of thy fathers with thy brethren. Thou shalt also realize that the hand of the Lord has been over thee for good. Therefore give praise unto him. This blessing I seal up on thy head with the forgiveness of thy sins in the name of Jesus Christ and I seal thee up unto eternal life to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection as a king among thy kindred. Even so amen. |
Brother George Washington Bradley, thou art numbered with the Fathers in Israel and as such thy fame shall be known far and near and thy name shall be handed down with thy posterity in honorable remembrance from generation to generation, and in the name of Jesus Christ I seal all the blessings which have been conferred upon thee by any of the servants of God, holding authority and say unto thee continue firm in thine integrity for the eye of the Lord hath been upon thee from thy youth. He hath warded off the shafts of the adversary, which hath been hurled at thee and preserved thy life for a wise purpose, notwithstanding the trials, difficulties, and privations through which thou has been called to pass in consequence of the evil desires of the adversary. The Lord hath been mindful of thee, and these things shall be according [accounted] unto thee for righteousness and thou shalt verily receive thy reward and shall live to fill thy mission upon the earth, and secure unto thyself the blessings of Eternal Life. Thou art the only legal heir to do the work for thy fathers and thou shalt be a Saviour among thy kindred, that many may rejoice with thee hereafter in the Kingdom of God; therefore, I say unto thee, be at rest in thy mind and let thy heart be comforted, for thy name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life, and thou shalt receive thine inheritance on Mount Zion, the New Jerusalem. Health and peace shall be in thy circle, inasmuch as thou wilt follow the promptings of the Spirit and put thy trust in the Lord. Thy mind shall also be strengthened that thou shalt counsel in righteousness among the Saints and many shall yet rejoice in thy teachings for thy last days shall be thy best days; therefore, rejoice and give praise unto whom praise is due and if thou lack wisdom, ask in faith and thy guardian angel will whisper in thine ear and give thee council in time of need. This blessing I seal upon thy head in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, and I seal thee up unto eternal life with power to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection with many of thy kindred and friends, even so Amen. |
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A Keen Mind 3% Children 81% Comfort 16% Conditions 58% Faith 26% Forgiveness 0% Name Held in Remembrance 23% Non-Specific Blessings 65% Obedience 19% Prayer 29% Protection 58% Righteousness 16% The First Resurrection 74% Trials 32% Wisdom 32% |
Children 80% Comfort 17% Conditions 60% Friends 10% Gratitude 3% Health and Strength 17% Honesty 23% Lambs Book of Life 10% Last Days to be Best Days 0% Longevity 60% Ministering angels 27% Name Held in Remembrance 20% Non-Specific Blessings 63% Prayer 30% Protection 57% Reputation 13% Righteousness 13% Teaching Others 7% Temple Work 43% The First Resurrection 73% The Redemption of Zion 23% Trials 33% |