CHAPMAN, Sarah Francis - Patriarchal Blessing
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A Patriarchal Blessing given upon the head of Sarah Franics Livingston
April 5th 1903
Recorded in Book A Page 65
Cedar Cliff Utah. April 5th 1903
A Blessing given by Patriarch James C. Livingston upon the head of Sarah Francis Livingston daughter of Welcome and Catherine Chapman born at Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 17, 1871.
Sister Francis, in the name of Jesus Christ and by virtue of my office I lay my hand upon your head to bless you even as a patriarch and a father. I say unto you in the name of the Lord that He loves you for your devotion to his cause. I bless you with long life and with health that you shall live to see your children grow to manhood and womanhood and they shall be a comfort and blessing to you. Seek the Lord they God and you will find He is near and will hear and answer prayers. Your faith in the Gospel shall increase. Seek the society of those who love God and righteousness and shun those who revile the priesthood of God
I say unto you dear sister, be of good cheer for better days await you. You shall take pleasure in keeping the commandments of God. The spirit of peace shall be with you and the angel of they presence shall be near you and whisper peace and consolation to your soul. You shall have power and influence with your children to train them in the ways of the Lord, and they shall be a comfort and honor to you in your declining years. You shall be a savior to many of your father's house. You shall be honored among your associates in life. You shall receive your Second endowments which shall be a blessing and strength to you.
Be faithful and true to the covenants you have made with your heavenly Father and no good thing will be withheld from you. Again I say unto you, be of good cheer, for the Lord loves you. I seal these blessings upon you according to your faithfulness and seal you up unto eternal life to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection.
Even so, Amen