*****, in the name of Jesus Christ I lay my hands upon thy head and give unto thee a patriarchal blessing. Thou art also of the House of Israel and a descendant of Joseph through the loins of Ephraim and art an heir to all blessings promised unto the daughters of Zion among who thou art numbered. Therefore, I say unto thee, be very faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of the Lord, for great things shall be required of thee. Therefore, treasure up much knowledge by study, prayer and supplication, and inasmuch as thou shalt do this, the spirit of the Lord shall be distilled upon thy mind as the dews of heaven upon the earth, and thy mind shall be enlarged that thou shalt be able to see and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in its true light and shalt be able to promulgate the same to the nations of the earth, for if thou art faithful thou shalt be called to travel much and to preach to many people and to declare unto them the word of the Lord and to call them to repent before the destructions shall go forth to destroy the wicked, for the Lord shall inspire thee what to say and direct thy course in life and shall stretch forth his hand and save thee from the hands of the destroyer and raise thee up at the last day, for thou shalt be able to accomplish a great and mighty work, for the Lord loveth thee and shall not forsake thee in the hour of need. The Holy Ghost shall be with thee to direct thee through life and to warn thee what to do. Yes, it shall be thy constant companion and all these things will the Lord do for thee through thy faithfulness. Therefore, pray always that ye may not faint or fall by the way for through thy faithfulness all things shall be done unto thee that shall be for thy good and for thy exaltation and for the work of the Lord. I also say unto thee that thy desires shall be granted insofar as it shall be for thy good and I bless thee in thy body and mind that thou shalt become physically strong and mentally bright. Therefore, seek the Lord and all shall be well with thee. These blessings I seal upon thy head. I also seal thee up to eternal life to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. Even so. Amen