Patriarchal Blessing for John Bartholomew October 23, 1900
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Fayette, Sanpete Co. Utah. U.S.A. -

A blessing given by Patriarch John Ashman, on the head of John Bartholomew B.P. Son of Joseph Bartholomew, and Polly Benson Bartholomew. Born in McLean Co. Illinois. U. S. A. Sept 11 1845

Brother John Bartholomew, I lay my hands upon your head in the name of Jesus Christ, and by authority of the Holy Priesthood vested in me. I seal upon you a Patriarchal Blessing. Thou art of the seed of Joseph through the loins of Ephraim. And an heir to the Holy Melchizadec Priesthood. And to all the Blessings of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. For you kept your first estate, and was in the grand Council of Heaven, when the glorious Plan of Salvation was revealed to the sons and daughters of God. Who shouted for joy and you shouted with them. It was there that you was chosen and ordained an High priest after the order of the only Begotten and set apart to take a tabernacle on the earth, in the dispensation of the fullness of times. To be the Savior of your Father's House. Both of the living and the dead. And you and your posterity will accomplish one of the greatest works that ever was performed on the earth. For some of the noblest spirits that ever came on earth have come through your lineage. Thou art of a chosen seed, a prince in the House of Israel, you have done well thus far and kept the faith. And hereafter you will be appointed to set in order the churches prior to the coming of the Son of Man, and will be honored, both of God , and men. You have been blessed with the spirit of discerning of spirits to a great extent. But not in its fullness. But you will obtain it hereafter. The gift of healing has also been manifested in your ministration, and the day will come, when on whomsoever you lay your hands, that are not appointed unto death will be healed. And by the Power of the Priesthood, hereafter you will confer these blessing upon your sons. Now Brother grieve not the spirit that is in you. For it is the spirit of God. And you have power now to lay your hands upon them and bless them by the power of the Priesthood, which you hold. For you can confer upon them a Father's Blessing. Which will be a help to them in time of need. Be not afraid to Bless, but stand forth in the majesty of your Priesthood, and bless your posterity, and it will be effectual. For whatever you will seal on earth will be sealed in the heavens. Now I bless you with health and with strength and with length of days. And by virtue of the High and Holy Priesthood vested in me I seal you up unto Eternal life, and against the hour of temptation to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection crowned a king and a priest unto God.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen
Allen Russell recorder.