"Ponder with me a moment the following majestic gifts: the glories of all creation, the earth, the heavens; your feelings of love and joy; His responses of mercy, forgiveness and innumerable answers to prayer; the gift of loved ones; and, finally, the greatest gift of all - the Father's gift of his atoning Son, the perfect one in charity, even the God of love," Elder Gene. R Cook said.

He spoke about charity and how it empowers people to feel joy and show love for others. To gain charity, he said a person must recognize God's love, receive His love in humility and convey His love to others.

"Brothers and sisters, as an especial witness of Christ, I bear testimony to you, again, of the overwhelming love of God for each of us personally," he said. "Magnifying that gift from God will bring a new heart, a pure heart, and ever-increasing love and peace."

Copyright Brigham Young University 7 Apr 2002