Selections from the Book of Arakim

1And it came to pass that Arakim began to wax old and he did become increasingly sickly. And behold he knew that the time must come that he should pass from this earth. And he called his children before him and he did place his hands upon their heads and bless them. And unto his eldest son, Rakim, he did appoint the office of High Priest of the church. And his youngest son Jaresh he did appoint to be a priest unto the people. And not many days after this Arakim died. Now Rakim did go before the people of Suran who were gathered at the temple. And he did preach to them concerning the things of God. And as he did preach the Spirit of the Lord did witness unto those who listened that Rakim was the chosen to be the High Priest over the people. And all those who heard him beheld it and knew that he was truly appointed of God after the manner of his father.