Religious - Blessing given to Archibald Newell Hill, 1 May 1865
G. S. L. City, .
Bro Hill; in the name of Jesus Christ we lay our hands
upon your head to set you apart unto this mission, whereunto you
have been called, to go forth with your brethren to bear your test-
imony unto the children of men of the fullness of the gospel of
Christ, unto the establishment of the Kingdom of God, the plan
of salvation, and of the judgements of God which will overtake
the wicked; go dear brother and magnify your calling as a
messenger of salvation unto the nations, and we pray our
heavenly Father to bless you and fill you with his Spirit by
day and by night to reveal unto you your duty, and open
your way before you and teach you all things neccessary
that you may fulfill this mission with honor and joy and
satisfaction to yourself, and to your brethren who are called
to preside over you. You shall be abundantly blessed inas-
much as you trust in the Lord, and the desires of your
heart shall be given unto you. Open your mouth to the
people as you shall have opportunity and the Spirit shall
direct you with light and truth, and with a testimony to
bear to the people for the Spirit of the everlasting gospel shall
rest on you with great power, and you shall do good to your
brethren and unto mankind, and you shall be useful while
