When a man gives his life for the cause he has advocated, he meets the highest test of his honesty that his own or any future generation can in fairness ask. When he dies for the testimony he has borne, all malicious tongues should ever after be silent, and all voices hushed in reverence for a sacrifice so complete.
Ezra Dalby, 1926

Now is the time for labor. Let the fire of the covenant which you made in the House of the Lord, burn in your hearts, like flame unquenchable. 

Brigham Young

And it is given unto thee to know...

I find Abraham's relationship with God endlessly hopeful. God is willing to teach Abraham so much!

That which is of God is light; and he that receiveth light...receiveth more light...

D&C 50:23-24

The pioneers made great efforts to record their experiences: in journals, in letters, on rocks... I am grateful for their commitment to us.

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

I'm grateful for the perspective the gospel brings to both war and peace.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit; for without me, ye can do nothing.

John 15:5

(An Indexing screen capture. Thousands of volunteers transcribe these historical records into a searchable database as part of the Church's mission to "redeem the dead.")

Each individual name reminds me that the gospel is about each individual person.

The young men and young women of my ward have renewed my faith.