Brother *****, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the authority of the Holy Melchizedek Priesthood which I hold and as a patriarch in the _____ Stake in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I lay my hands upon your head and give unto you a patriarchal blessing.

Brother *****, in your premortal life, you lived in the presence of your Heavenly Father. You were a chosen vessel. You were diligent in keeping all of the commandments. And you were instrumental in fulfilling the purposes of your Heavenly Father. You thereby earned the right to come to this life of goodly parents and of a noble lineage. Brother *****, you are a descendant of Joseph through his son, Ephraim. You brought with you a testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, for you knew in that life that the Gospel was the only true plan of salvation and exaltation for your Heavenly Father's children. In this life you will again receive that witness, and it will be important to you.

Brother *****, I bless you that your mind, your heart, and your soul will be receptive to guidance and direction from above, each day of your life. I bless you that the Holy Spirit, which gift you have received through the laying on of hands, will be your constant companion. Be faithful in keeping all of the commandments. Be diligent in your prayers, and in your study of the scriptures, that the Holy Ghost may give you impressions in your daily life, that you may receive the direction your Heavenly Father desires to give you and that you may be close to Him here. The testimony will come to you that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Savior. This testimony will grow within you and will become vibrant within you and will sustain you and give direction to your life during those times when you will need this support.

I bless your mind that it will be receptive to all that is good, right and true. You have the gift of discernment. You may discern in your life those things which are good and valuable. Hold fast to them and reject that which is not of worth. I bless you that you may have understanding, that you may have wisdom, and that you may have many choice blessings from your Heavenly Father. You will have the good things of this land which will sustain your life, provide you with sustenance and help you to enjoy your life here, but more important, you will have those spiritual gifts which will sustain you and give you direction, which will give you insight into your life and your future. I promise you that if you will keep the commandments of the Lord, you will know where to walk and where to go. You will know what to avoid and what to keep out of your life. The Lord will give you this direction, and He will warn you of danger that might confront you. He will keep you from those things which might endanger your life or your spirit. I bless you that you may have the support of your parents continually in your life. Be diligent in following their instructions and counsel. Learn those things which are good and important. Don't waste your time with things that are not important, that are not of eternal value. The time is not long here upon the earth in which you are able to prepare for eternal life. Devote your time to those things which will edify you and strengthen your character. Study diligently and learn the good things which will enhance your life and bring value to it and will help you to support your family. Follow the footsteps of your father, for he will direct you and guide you in this. He has laid a foundation for you to build on. It will be a blessing to you if you will do this. You will have much joy and happiness in the work which Heavenly Father has ordained for you to accomplish in this life. The Lord has many responsibilities for you to fulfill, the accomplishment of which will bring much satisfaction and it will develop you into the person He would have you be.

I promise you that you will have the opportunity to serve the Lord in the mission field. You will serve among those who need you, those who will be compatible with your spirit. They will believe you. Many of Heavenly Father's children will come into the Church because of your labors, and you will be a blessing to them. You will perform a good labor among them. I also promise you that you will have the opportunity to enter into the temple of the Lord and there be sealed for time and for all eternity to a lovely woman who will be your eternal companion, who will bear your children. You will have much joy and happiness in this eternal union. It is this which will bring exaltation to your life. You will receive in the temple those endowments and gifts which will allow you to pass by the angels and enter back into the presence of the Lord. Live for this day, that you may receive these gifts from your Father. I promise you that you will have all which you will need to sustain you in this life, that you will be blessed with health and strength, that you will not have many days of ill health or sickness which would cause you problems and prevent you from completing your mission here. Again I admonish you to be diligent in your prayers that your Heavenly Father can be with you, and I promise you that you will come forth in the morning of the first resurrection crowned with immortality and eternal life and take your place in the kingdom of your Heavenly Father, where it has been ordained you should be.

I bless you with power in the priesthood and with many gifts and blessings which will enhance your life and make your service in the Church valuable to your Heavenly Father. These things I pronounce upon you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.