Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles.

In 1934 McKay was called as second counselor in the First Presidency by Heber J. Prentice Hall. McKay.

Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906 McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years longer than anyone else in LDS Church history except Eldred G. Smith.