I rejoice exceedingly, my brethren and sisters, in the knowledge of the gospel which God has given me, and I earnestly desire to encourage you, my brethren and sister, to live more closely to the Lord, for we are passing through perilous times, and it behooves us to stand in holy places, manifesting the fruits of the gospel of our Redeemer in our everyday lives. One of the most desirous fruits of the gospel is that of love for one another. I want to urge upon you to manifest this beautiful quality more freely in your lives toward one another. It will make you happier, and I am sure it will make greater your admiration and love for our kindred, and for our brethren and sisters, friends, and neighbors. Do not wait until they are dead to place bouquets upon their caskets, let us now put our arms about our parents, and brothers and sisters, and tell them that we love them, thus radiating sunshine wherever we go, showing practical results from the gospel which we have accepted. Life is a wonderful gift, and it is ours to live every day, and great possibilities lie before us, notwithstanding we have adversities. – George W. McCune, “Conference Report,” October 1921, Third Day-Morning Session, p.178