I forewarn you, this will be a rather long talk. I am an old man. I do not know how much longer I will live, and so I want to say what I have to say, while I have the strength to say it. ...Having been warned, some of you will wish to get comfortable. Pleasant dreams.
Gordon B. HinckleyAbout author
- Author's profession: Clergyman
- Nationality: american
- Born: June 23, 1910
- Died: January 27, 2008
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