Prophecies

Joseph Smith's Prophetic Blessing on John M. Horner

Published October 25, 2026 at 6:04 PM

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While John M. Horner was a young man, he was visited by the Prophet Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. John M. Horner was eager to speak with the Prophet, but his father insisted he finish a chore of hoeing corn first. Joseph Smith, upon learning of the situation, removed his coat, took a hoe, and helped the young man finish his task. Following this, Joseph Smith baptized and confirmed Horner, and gave him a blessing in which he predicted that the earth would yield abundantly at Brother Horner's behest.

In Their Own Words

“Joseph, on learning of it, took off his coat, asked for a hoe, and helped finish the task. The sequel: John M. Horner was baptized by Oliver Cowdery, and confirmed and blessed by Joseph Smith, who predicted that the earth should yield abundantly at Brother Horner's behest. — John R. Young, Memoirs of John R. Young Utah Pioneer 1847”

Sources & References

Memoirs of John R. Young Utah Pioneer 1847, Project Gutenberg (research confidence: high)

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