As I partook of the fruit of the tree of life it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy, wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also for it was desirable above all other fruit. 1 Nephi 8:12, As I partook of the fruit of the tree of ife it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy, wherefore I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also for it was desirable above all other fruit. 1 Nephi 8:12