“Chapter 44: Jesus Christ Blesses the Children,” Book of Mormon Stories (1997), 124–25 “Chapter 44,” Book of Mormon Stories, 124–25 Chapter 44 2:2Jesus Christ Blesses the Children Jesus Christ told the Nephites to bring their little children to him. The children sat on the ground near Jesus. 3 Nephi 17:11–12 The Savior told the people to kneel down. Then he knelt and prayed to Heavenly Father. 3 Nephi 17:13, 15 The Savior’s prayer was so marvelous that it could not be written. It filled the Nephites with joy. 3 Nephi 17:15–17 After his prayer Jesus said the Nephites would be blessed because of their faith. 3 Nephi 17:20 He felt so much love and happiness that he wept. 3 Nephi 17:21 Then he took the children and blessed each one. He prayed to Heavenly Father for them and wept again. 3 Nephi 17:21–22 Jesus told the Nephites to look at their children. 3 Nephi 17:23 As the people watched, angels came down from heaven and encircled the children. The children and the angels were surrounded by fire. 3 Nephi 17:24