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“Your Son Will Act As An Angel To You”

Edward Hunter was baptized October 8, 1840 in Chester County Pennsylvania. Not long after, Hyrum Smith, the Prophet’s brother, paid a visit to Edward Hunter. The two of them were walking together along the Brandywine River talking. The conversation turned to the subject of the dead. Edward’s account written in third person says,

“He was constrained to inquire about his children whom he had lost, particularly a little boy, George Washington by name, an excellent child to whom he was devotedly attached. ‘It is pretty strong doctrine,’ said Elder Smith, ‘but I believe I will tell it. Your son will act as an angel to you; not your guardian angel, but an auxiliary angel, to assist you in extreme trials.'”

That promise proved to be prophetic as about a year and a half later during a difficult time of deep depression the boy appeared to him in vision. Edward said,

“In appearance he was more perfect than in natural life—the same blue eyes, curly hair, fair complexion, and a most beautiful appearance. I felt disposed to keep him and offered inducements for him to remain. He then said, in his own familiar voice: ‘George has many friends in heaven.'”

Sources: http://www.gapages.com/huntee1.htm