Brother John Henry Smith, in the name of Jesus Christ I lay my hands upon your head and seal upon you a patriarchal and father's blessing and ask my heavenly Father that his holy spirit may rest down upon me and upon you and upon the scribe, that the words that may be said may be in accordance with the spirit of Truth. Your lineage is that of Ephraim through the loins of Joseph, and thus cometh this blessing unto your father's house. Your Heavenly Father, as also your earthly father George A. Smith are well pleased with your course. They have a special and constant care of you to preserve you from the many dangers and evils that are continually surrounding you and to guide you also and inspire you to do much good among the people. And as your days and years increase your usefulness shall also increase because of your gain in experience and prudence and discretion, and you shall live until you are satisfied with life and be changed in the twinkling of an eye. Not long hence and you shall see and take hold of the hand of your Savior. Your joy shall be increased as your days and your years increase, and you shall have this to add to your testimony that you have seen the Lord. There is much that I can see and understand that is for you, too numerable to mention at this time. I seal these blessings upon your head in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Brother John Henry Smith, by the authority of the Holy Priesthood I now pronounce upon thy head a Patriarchal blessing. Thou art of the house of Joseph through Ephraim, an heir to the blessings of the fathers. Thou art blest in thy ancestry, being of the favored lineage. The faith of the gospel is thy birthright. Thou shalt never be turned from it. Thou shalt understand clearly all things pertaining thereto and thy spirit shall agree to the counsels of the servants of the Lord readily and easily, for it is natural for thee to comprehend and understand the word of the Lord. Thou shalt be steadfast and firm in counsel, yet humble, giving glory to the Lord. Thy face shall be set against iniquity, and in the purity of thine heart thou shalt indeed be a watchman upon the towers of Zion, and shalt live long and shall enter into the rest of the Lord. Thy name shall be honored among the saints and handed down in remembrance to future generations. Thy posterity shall be numerous and faithful. Thou shalt take part in great and glorious events connected with the establishment of Zion. The spirit of prophesy shall be upon thee and the visions of eternity open to thy sight. Thou shalt have the gift of the holy spirit to guide thee, directing thy labors, both spiritually and temporally, and thou shalt see the riches of the Earth uncovered for thy good and the good of the faithful saints and the good of Zion to thy heart's content. I seal these blessings on thee and seal thee up to eternal life, to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection, crowned with glory among thy kindred and friends. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.