Orpha: "At the Head of Her Posterity"

Orpha Elzetta Nicoll was born 148 years ago today (29 March 1867) in American Fork, Utah.
To honor this great lady on her birthday, we are posting a transcription of her Patriarchal Blessing.
She received this blessing on 16 April 1937 in Mesa, Arizona, as a widow at the age of seventy and just seven years before her death.

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a patriarchal blessing contains inspired personal counsel from the Lord as well as a declaration of a person's lineage in the house of Israel. It is meant to be studied and lived, with a promise of guidance, comfort, and protection. Our current prophet, Thomas S. Monson, has said, "Your patriarchal blessing will see you through the darkest night. It will guide you through life's dangers." We can only hope this blessing was all of that for Orpha.

A blessing given by John F. Nash, Patriarch, upon the head of Orfa E. N. Greer; daughter of Alexander Nichols and Sabina Adams; born 29 March, 1867, American Fork, Utah. Sister Greer: In the authority of the Holy Priesthood, I lay my hands upon your head and seal upon you this Patriarchal blessing that shall be a comfort to you so long as you continue in your faithfulness. The Lord remembers your service in the spirit world and the covenants you made to serve Him when you came upon the earth. This you have fulfilled thus far in your life and He rejoices over you. Your name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life with the assurance that you will receive an inheritance in the Celestial Kingdom if you hold out faithful unto the end. He loves you for the integrity and the way you have served Him, and the remainder of your days upon the earth will be pleasant and happy, filled with the inspiration of the Lord. His Spirit will be round about you to guide and direct you in all of your labors. He shall bless you with health and strength all of your days. You are of the lineage of Ephraim and you shall partake of the blessings pronounced upon that chosen people. He has accepted your mission of motherhood and will bless you with a power and influence over the young people, yours and others, and they shall bless you in days to come because of the influence you had over them and led them aright. The Lord blesses you with a knowledge of His purposes and you have joy and satisfaction in contemplating the future with its magnificent glories for you have a testimony that the Lord lives. Your labors in the House of the Lord shall return to your honor and glory and when you have finished this life's mission there will be multitudes to meet you on the other side when there shall be a period of great rejoicing. You shall be preserved and protected from harm or danger and shall have plenty of the good things of the earth so that your last days shall be your best days. I seal you up unto Eternal Life to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection, to be crowned among those who have fought the good fight and won the prize of exaltation, and you shall be placed at the head of your posterity to rule and reign in the House of Israel forever. These blessings I seal upon you through your faithfulness, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.