Bro. 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.