Brother *****, acting under the authority of an ordained Patriarch, I place my hands upon your head and, as directed by the spirit of the Lord in your behalf and in humility, give unto you your patriarchal blessing. This blessing shall be to you as a guide and a counsel throughout your life.

Your Heavenly Father has already richly blessed you. As one of His sons He has guided you thus far and your life has been preserved to the end that you should receive the Gospel. To the degree that you abide by its principles He is pleased with you. When you left the presence of your Heavenly Father to come to this earth you were given a mission and all things have been ordered that you shall complete that mission and that you shall have the length of life to accomplish your work. You were sent to the earth to be useful and to this end the Lord has blessed you with the Priesthood which is a means whereby you can serve. This will be a power in your possession forever. Through it you are enabled by your Father to do good. You have the right, the power and the ability.

By seeking the counsel of those who preside over you and through those who are spiritual, with which you are admonished to surround yourself, you can be directed in those paths that will enable you to use all your talents and capacities that you may secure your salvation and your exaltation and this is a part of the plan ordained for you. From time to time as you go to your Heavenly Father humbly in prayer and pour out your soul to Him and ask, He will reveal to you those things you should do to be wholly pleasing in His sight and acceptable to Him and make Him proud of you in this life as He was in the pre-existence. For there you were valiant and He reserved you to come to this earth at this time when many wonderful things are taking place and when the Gospel is here in its fullness and when you are privileged to associate with His people. By obedience to His commandments you shall enjoy every blessing which is in store, for there has been placed upon the earth all good things which are needful for man's welfare and you have the right to call upon them in enlightening your mind, increasing your understanding and to be successful in your chosen career, and find joy and happiness in life. For it was ordained that you should enjoy your earth experience. The Lord has ahead for you many experiences and, dear Brother, all of these will not be easy but are designed for your welfare. You have the assurance that you will learn from them and none of them will overcome you. If you will place your trust in the Lord and walk with Him you shall triumph over them all and look back and see where they have made you a true son of your Heavenly Father. For He has need of men who are valiant and faithful, honest and tall in their thinking, to accomplish His work here upon the earth. You will be called to assist in preparing the earth for the glorious second coming of the Savior and you will be given a part in the building up of His Zion. Because of His great love for you the Lord has selected for you a righteous lineage. You are a member of the family of Israel. The blessings which come to you, through your progenitor Ephraim, are all that the prophets have promised to that tribe and are yours through inheritance and you shall enjoy them through your faithfulness. The time will come when you will make the selection of a companion in life. Particularly at this time go to your Heavenly Father and counsel with Him in prayer, that He may guide and direct you, and after you have made your choice, be determined that you will take her to the House of the Lord and receive there the blessings that await the faithful. This particular blessing is completely within your power and you can receive it by being sure to follow this counsel. Based upon this principle, you will have a posterity which is righteous and be found serving the Lord from generation to generation. They will always bless you and be proud to bear your name. The things that trouble you now are of little moment. The Lord knows them well. He will overcome them if you will turn to Him and do His bidding. You shall be shielded from the darts of Satan. Your path will be hedged about and you will be given inspiration and revelation and gifts of the spirit. It shall be said of you it shall be well with you at the last day. I seal these blessings upon you through your faithfulness and I now seal you up to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection surrounded by your family and your loved ones. I do this by virtue of the Priesthood and in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen