*****, by the authority of the Melchizedek Priesthood, I place my hands upon your head and as voice, give unto you your patriarchal blessing; a blessing of promises, cautions, admonitions, and a blessing of love.
*****, you have been brought to mortality having prepared in the spirit world by angels and heavenly hosts; they have been present and shall be with you throughout mortality in your worthiness. There has been placed a covering of protection over you, this covering is the deep, deep love of your Heavenly Father. Know who you are, you are a son of Almighty God, sent to mortality in a dispensation where your talents and gifts of the spirit shall be needed, in convincing both Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior and Redeemer of the world.
You share in your family history with the noble blood of prophets, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; your are of the tribe of Ephraim and have a responsibility as one of the noble ones, to go with sons and daughters of righteousness, proclaiming the message of light, helping prepare mankind for the second coming of the savior, Jesus Christ. Your are to be a light bearer, driving back darkness through the priesthood you hold; you shall have the power to heal the sick, the discernment to understand the needs of those you serve with insight into their lives, you shall have healing in your words through the priesthood.
*****, your Father in Heaven did not place borders around countries, confound languages, nor color His children's skin for you to be found guilty of the sin of hatred, but sent the Savior, Jesus Christ, to teach love, forgiveness, and to bear one another's burdens.
Jesus taught the parable of the sower and the seed, you are sown in fertile soil by noble parents and ancestors; you are to go throughout mortality planting seeds of testimony.
Prepare for your mission daily through the scriptures, through the counsel of living prophets, daily preparing your mind, often through fasting and prayer, strengthening your testimony. The promise is given you as you daily feast on the words of the Lord and His counsel, the mysteries of heaven shall be opened unto you. *****, also educate yourself among men, that you may feel comfortable walking among them on all levels of life, by honoring your priesthood, and knowing who you are.
As you honor your priesthood, as you fulfill your mission, the Lord will bring into your life a handmaiden, worthy to take your hand to the House of the Lord; love her, listen carefully to her counsel, to her needs, be there with priesthood blessings for her, and all those in need of these blessings, do not wait to be asked, your are to offer priesthood blessings.
When compassion, empathy, and love are shared through selfless acts of human kindness, the seeds of miracles are planted. ***** be a seed bearer, in this you shall make the difference in many lives, you shall have callings of importance in the gospel of Jesus Christ; you shall watch, as your family and those you serve, flourish in their lives through your service, and because you know and serve your God. Be faithful in your testimony, virtuous in your thoughts; Lucifer, who tried to deceive you, shall bring many temptations into your life, games of the world that waste precious time, lustful images found among this generation meant to destroy. You are given the promise at this time, that he shall have no power or influence over you, but what you give him, *****, give him nothing!
There shall be known, as you associate throughout your sojourn in mortality, those who would abuse the name of the Lord with foul language; you shall come to know and love your Lord deeply, within your heart and testimony, remove yourself from their presence, do not let them abuse your Friend. The Savior, Jesus Christ, shall be your Friend as you allow Him to enter into your life, be obedient to His commandments, faithful to your eternal companion; this example you set as a priesthood holder, to love your children's mother, to honor her and listen to her counsel, will reflect upon you in the silence of your children's eyes; a deep love will well up for you, an honorable father, one whose life is worth emulating.
Be faithful, endure to the end in righteousness; the counsel once again is given, learn the ways of the Lord, prosper in His doings, share His Gospel, be selfless in your service, do not gossip, backbite, or find fault with others; in your obedience, your sins shall be forgiven, the priesthood shall distill upon your soul as the dews from heaven, the Holy Ghost shall be your constant companion, your scepter, shall be an unchanging scepter of righteousness and truth, and shall flow unto you and your family for generations to come, they shall hold your name with respect for the priesthood you honor.
*****, be faithful, and in a time known unto the Lord, you shall walk hand-in-hand into the eternities with your eternal companion. You shall be blessed to rise in the morning of the first resurrection, crowned with glory, immortality, and eternal life. These blessings are promised you as you are faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of the Lord, and endure to the end in righteousness, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
