“A Present from a Prophet,” For the Strength of Youth, Dec. 2021. A Present from a Prophet By Emma Stanford; illustrated by Austin Shurtliff ImageHeber J. Grant President Heber J. Grant (1856–1945) had a tender heart. He loved to give money and gifts to the people who needed it most. Imagewoman President Grant hired a typist to work in his office, even though she only had the use of one hand. She and her husband were poor, and she really needed the job. Imagewoman typing and Heber J. Grant With Christmas fast approaching, President Grant wanted to do something more for his typist and her family. Imagefamily at Christmas He went home and gathered his children. “Christmas is coming soon, and I want to bless others the way the Lord has blessed us.” ImageHeber J. Grant talking to his children “Remember how I gave you each money for Christmas last year?” ImageHeber J. Grant with his daughters “Tell me how much money you want for Christmas this year, and I’ll give the same amount of money to my typist!” Imageman loading wagon On Christmas morning, President Grant went over to the home of his typist. Imagedelivering gifts He gave her family a turkey for Christmas dinner, and gave them several hundred dollars to help pay for their house. Imagedelivering gifts It was a joyful day for the struggling family, and President Grant and his children shared their happiness. Imageman and girls in wagon