Note 196 — Chapter VIII · Excursions continued.
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The following is a copy of the elder’s certificate, officially signed by the president and his two councilors, and supplied to the departing missionary:
“To all Persons to whom this Letter shall come:
“This certifies that the bearer, Elder A. B., is in full faith and fellowship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, and by the general authorities of said Church has been duly appointed a mission to Liverpool to preach the Gospel, and administer in all the ordinances thereof pertaining to his office.
“And we invite all men to give heed to his teachings and counsels as a man of God, sent to open to them the door of life and salvation, and assist him in his travels, in whatsoever things he may need.
“And we pray God, the Eternal Father, to bless Elder A. B., and all who receive him and minister to his comfort, with the blessings of heaven and earth, for time and for all eternity, in the name of Jesus Christ: Amen.
“Signed at Great Salt Lake City, Territory of Utah, ——, 186-, in behalf of said Church.”