Blessing to William W. Phelps, 22 September 1835, as Recorded in Phelps, Diary and Notebook
Source Note
JS, Blessing, to , [, Geauga Co., OH], 22 Sept. 1835. Version copied [not before 3 Oct. 1835] in Phelps, Diary and Notebook, pp. 30–34 (second numbering), in handwriting of ; CHL.
evenwith treasures of gold, silver, precious stones, and with all precious metals. He shall be a lawyer in Israel, for he shall understand the law, of the lord perfectly; and the renowned among men shall acknowledge his superior wisdom pertaining to the laws of nations and of kingdoms: Behold he shall have understanding in all sciences and languages; and withhis brother shall write and arange many books for the <good of the> church; that the young may grow up in wisdom: There shall remain for a memorial [p. 33]