When I think of the concept of “lengthening our stride,” I, of course, apply it to myself as well as urging it upon the Church. The “lengthening of our stride” suggests urgency instead of hesitancy, “now,” instead of tomorrow; it suggests not only an acceleration, but efficiency. It suggests, too, that the whole body of the Church move forward in unison with a quickened pace and pulse, doing our duty with all our heart, instead of halfheartedly It means, therefore, mobilizing and stretching all our muscles and drawing on all our resources. It suggests also that we stride with pride and with a sense of anticipation as we meet the challenges facing the kingdom. Out of all this will come a momentum that will be sobering and exhilarating at the same time. – “The Teachings of Spencer W. Kimball,” edited by Edward L. Kimball, p.174