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The real test of any church or religion is the kind of men it makes.

David O. McKay

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David O. McKay
Age: 96 †
Born: 1873
Born: September 8
Died: 1970
Died: January 18
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Huntsville
Utah
David Oman McKay
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The Constitution of this government was written by men who accepted Jesus Christ as the Savior of mankind. Let men and women in these United States then continue to keep their eyes centered upon Him who ever shines as a Light to all the world.
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Be thankful that sometimes God lets you struggle for a long time before that answer comes. Your character will grow your faith will increase. There is a relationship between these two: the greater your faith, the stronger your character, and increased character enhances your ability to exercise even greater faith.
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