(3/20/99)
"In mortality tribulation would continue. But in the midst of that
tribulation His followers would have peace in Him. In other words,
even if all the world is crumbling around us, the promised Comforter
will provide His peace as a result of true discipleship. Ultimate
total peace will come, of course, because He overcame the world. But
we can have His peace with us irrespective of the troubles of the
world. His peace is that peace, that serenity, that comfort spoken to
our hearts and minds by the Comforter, the Holy Ghost, as we strive to
follow Him and keep His commandments." — Dennis E. Simmons, His
Peace, General Conference, April 1997
(3/21/99)
"Our closeness to the Lord will, in great measure, determine the peace
and comfort and renewed strength that we feel as we invite the Spirit
into our lives." — Robert E. Wells General Conference, April 1991
(3/22/99)
"World peace, though a lofty goal, is but an outgrowth of the personal
peace each individual seeks to attain. I speak not of the peace
promoted by man, but peace as promised of God. I speak of peace in our
homes, peace in our hearts, even peace in our lives. Peace after the
way of man is perishable. Peace after the manner of God will prevail."
— Thomas S. Monson, General Conference, April 1994
(3/23/99)
"When the immortal spirit is starved, hunger persists for something
more filling. Even when material success comes, there is a hollow
ache--if living well falls short of living worthily. Inner peace
cannot be found in affluence accompanied by spiritual privation." —
Russell M. Nelson, General Conference, April 1996
(3/24/99)
"It is very important for the Saints to know that during today's
perilous times when peace has been taken from the earth, and Satan has
power over his own dominion and over all that will not hearken unto
the voice of God, that the Lord gave these comforting words, '. . .
The Lord shall have power over his saints, and shall reign in their
midst, and shall come down in judgment upon . . . the world.' (D&C
1:36.)" — Bernard P. Brockbank, Hearken Unto The Voice Of God,
General Conference, April 1974
(3/25/99)
"Many good people promote peace by opposing war. They advocate laws or
treaties to abolish war, to require disarmament, or to reduce armed
forces. Those methods may reduce the likelihood or the costs of war.
But opposition to war cannot ensure peace, because peace is more than
the absence of war." — Dallin H. Oaks, World Peace, General
Conference, April 1990
(9/17/01)
"There is only one source of true peace. I am certain that the Lord,
who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who
have been called upon to part—even temporarily—from their precious
children. The gifts of healing and of peace are desperately needed,
and Jesus, through His Atonement, has provided them for one and all."
Thomas S. Monson
"Think to Thank,"
"Ensign," Nov. 1998, 20
(9/18/01)
"Christ and His angels and His prophets forever labor to buoy up our
spirits, steady our nerves, calm our hearts, send us forth with
renewed strength and resolute hope. They wish all to know that 'if God
be for us, who can be against us?' In the world we shall have
tribulation, but we are to be of good cheer. Christ has overcome the
world. Through His suffering and His obedience He has earned and
rightly bears the crown of 'Prince of Peace.'"
Jeffrey R. Holland
"The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom,"
"Ensign," Nov. 1996, 83
(9/19/01)
"We are following a cycle which was repeated over and over again in
the Book of Mormon. As the Lord tells us, 'In the day of their peace
they esteemed lightly my counsel; but, in the day of their trouble, of
necessity they feel after me' (D&C 101:8). We shouldn’t be too
surprised, therefore, that the Lord is allowing some wake-up calls to
jar us loose from apathy just as he has done in previous
dispensations."
Glenn L. Pace
"Spiritual Revival,"
"Ensign," Nov. 1992, 12
(9/20/01)
"There has never been a time when it is more important for us as
members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to take a
stand, remain firm in our convictions, and conduct ourselves with calm
assurance under all circumstances. We must not be manipulated or
enraged by those who subtly foster contention over issues of the day."
Marvin J. Ashton
"There Are Many Gifts,"
"Ensign," Nov. 1987, 22
(9/21/01)
"I testify that Jesus is the only true source of lasting joy, that our
only lasting peace is in him. I do wish him to be 'our glory now,' the
glory each of us yearns for individually and the only prize men and
nations can permanently hold dear. He is our prize in time and in
eternity. Every other prize is finally fruitless. Every other grandeur
fades with time and dissolves with the elements."
Howard W. Hunter
"Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee,"
"Ensign," May 1993, 65
(12/29/03)
"Just as Jesus' anxious Apostles were given peace by 'another
Comforter,' so today can all men and women receive the same marvelous
blessing each day of their lives: the teenager challenged by peer
pressure, the person torn by seemingly overwhelming passions or
emotions, the person encircled about by loneliness and despair, the
hungry, the oppressed, the forgotten, the frightened, the abused, the
abuser, the liar, the thief--all who will surrender, follow the
Master, and do His works are entitled to the same peace." - Dennis E.
Simmons, "His
Peace," General Conference, April 1997
(9/25/04)
"It is very significant that when Jesus came forth from the tomb and
appeared to his disciples, his first greeting was, 'Peace be unto
you.' (Luke 24:36.)
Peace-not passion, not personal possessions, not personal
accomplishments nor happiness-is one of the greatest blessings a man
can receive. Our trust and our relationship with our Heavenly Father
should be one similar to that of the little blind girl and her earthly
father. When sorrow, tragedy, and heartbreaks occur in our lives,
wouldn't it be comforting if when the whisperings of God say, 'Do you
know why this has happened to you?' we could have the peace of mind to
answer 'No, but you do.'" - Marvin J. Ashton, "Peace-A Triumph of
Principles," Ensign, November 1985, p. 69
(9/9/05)
"If all people would accept and live
the restored gospel of Jesus Christ their hearts would throb with a
sweet peace, a divine love, and an exquisite joy. Thus all
covetousness, hate, greed, envy, stealing, lust, adultery,
whoredoms, strife, riots, war, and all other sordid and evil acts
would cease. Men would love God and man with all their hearts. A
perfect condition of peace and righteousness would prevail
throughout the world. The King of kings could come and reign. The
only hope for this wicked world, therefore, is for its people to
repent and accept and live the gospel of Jesus Christ." - Milton R.
Hunter, "Conference Report," October 1966, Afternoon Meeting p. 41
(9/10/05)
"To curtail evil, to spread love and peace, brotherly kindness
throughout the world is our paramount duty. If we would face the
future, no matter what it may be, with calmness of spirit, with an
assurance that God governs in the affairs of men, let us as
individuals and as a group live exemplary lives.
"Let us see to it that the social evils now rampant in the world
that bring such sorrow and degradation to mankind, that spread
sorrow and misery throughout the world are reduced to a minimum in
our own communities." - David O. McKay, "Pathways to Happiness"
[Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1957], p. 199
1/20/06
"Peace can prevail only when that natural inclination to fight is
superseded by self-determination to live on a loftier level. Coming
unto Jesus Christ as the 'Prince of Peace' (Isa.
9:6.) is the pathway to peace on earth and goodwill among men.
(See Luke 2:14.)
He made a promise to us: 'Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall
be called the children of God.' (Matt.
5:9; see also 3
Ne. 12:9; Joseph
Smith Translation, Matt. 5:11.)" - Russell M. Nelson, "Blessed
Are the Peacemakers," Ensign (CR), November 2002, p.39
3/8/06
"The Savior admonished, 'Have
peace one with another.' (Mark
9:50.) Peace must first come from within. It flows from the
individual to the home, to the community, to the nations, and to the
world. This peace can only come as we resist the damaging pastime of
passing judgment. In the scriptures we are warned to judge not, that
we be not judged. (See 3
Ne. 14:1; Matt.
7:1.) Somehow there seems to be something enticing and
intriguing about being a self-appointed judge." - Marvin J. Ashton, "Straightway,"
Ensign (CR), May 1983, p.30
4/25/06
"An early American prophet
counseled us how important our commitment is to the Savior:
"'And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon the rock of our
Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your
foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds,
yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his
mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to
drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the
rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation
whereon if men build they cannot fall' (Hel.
5:12).
"When we commit ourselves to him, we receive the inner peace and
security he promised: 'Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto
you' (John 14:27).
When we are committed to him, we bind him to bless us, for he said:
'I, the Lord, am bound when ye do what I say;' and conversely 'but
when ye do not what I say, ye have no promise' (D&C
82:10)." - James M. Paramore, "A
Personal Commitment," Ensign (CR), May 1979, p.60
9/27/06
"Recently while wrestling in my
mind with a problem I thought to be of serious consequence I went to
my knees in prayer. There came into my mind a feeling of peace and the
words of the Lord, 'Be still and know that I am God.' I turned to the
scripture and read this reassuring statement spoken to the Prophet
Joseph Smith 150 years ago: 'Let your hearts be comforted concerning
Zion; for all flesh is in mine hands; be still and know that I am
God.' (D&C 101:16.)
"God is weaving his tapestry according to his own grand design. All
flesh is in his hands. It is not our prerogative to counsel him. It is
our responsibility and our opportunity to be at peace in our minds and
in our hearts, and to know that he is God, that this is his work, and
that he will not permit it to fail.
"We have no need to fear. We have no need to worry. We have no need to
speculate. Our imperative need is to be found doing our duty
individually in the callings which have come to us. And because, for
the most part, the Latter-day Saints are walking in faith and working
with conviction, the Church is consistently growing ever stronger." -
Gordon B. Hinckley, "He
Slumbers Not, nor Sleeps," Ensign (CR), May 1983, p.5
10/3/06
"Our Father in Heaven has
promised us peace in times of trial and has provided a way for us to
come to Him in our need. He has given us the privilege and power of
prayer. He has told us to "pray always" and has promised He will pour
out His Spirit upon us. (D&C
19:38.)
"Thankfully, we can call upon Him anytime, anywhere. We can speak to
Him in the quiet thoughts of our mind and from the deepest feelings of
our heart. It has been said, 'prayer is made up of heart throbs and
the righteous yearnings of the soul.' (James E. Talmage, 'Jesus the
Christ,' Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1977, p. 238.) Our Heavenly
Father has told us He knows our thoughts and the intents of our
hearts. (D&C 6:16.)"
- Rex D. Pinegar, "Peace
through Prayer," Ensign (CR), May 1993, p.65
12/4/06
"When we can draw from the
past, we don't have to retest every decision or experience. We can
turn to our storehouse of memory over and over again and relive
precious moments that can sustain, comfort, and protect us against
uncertainty and faltering faith.
"When Oliver Cowdery began his labors as scribe in the translation of
the Book of Mormon, the Lord spoke to him through Joseph Smith as
follows: 'Behold, thou art Oliver, and I have spoken unto thee because
of thy desires; therefore treasure up these words in thy heart. Be
faithful and diligent in keeping the commandments of God, and I will
encircle thee in the arms of my love.' Then he added: 'Verily, verily,
I say unto you, if you desire a further witness, cast your mind upon
the night that you cried unto me in your heart, that you might know
concerning the truth of these things. Did I not speak peace to your
mind concerning the matter? What greater witness can you have than
from God?' (D&C
6:20, 22-23). The Lord seems to be telling him to remember.
'Remember, Oliver, what I told you before. Treasure those memories,
draw strength from them, and never, ever forget.' He says to each of
us, 'Remember those times when I spoke peace to your mind.'" - Ardeth
Greene Kapp, "Rejoice! His Promises Are Sure," p.84-85
1/14/07
"The value of peace within our
hearts cannot be measured. When we are at peace, we can be free of
worry and fear, knowing that with the Lord's help, we can do all that
is expected or required of us. We can approach every day, every task,
and every challenge with assurance and confidence in the outcome. We
have freedom of thought and action, freedom to be happy. Even those
incarcerated for lengthy periods of time as war prisoners can be at
peace in their own minds. Many of them have learned from their captors
that they cannot deprive them of freedom to think, even when the most
harsh limitations are imposed. Few, if any, blessings from God are
more valuable to our spiritual health than the reward of peace within.
In modern-day revelation the Savior said, 'But learn that he who doeth
the works of righteousness shall receive his reward, even peace in
this world, and eternal life in the world to come.' (D&C
59:23.)" - Joseph B. Wirthlin, "Peace
Within," Ensign (CR), May 1991, p.36
5/24/07
"Men may yearn for peace, cry for peace, and work for peace, but there
will be no peace until they follow the path pointed out by the Living
Christ. He is the true light of men's lives." - David O. McKay,
"Conference Report," October 1964, First Day—Morning Meeting, p.5
5/8/08
"We live in
marvelous times, yet also an hour when peace has been taken from the
earth. (See
D&C
1:35.) For us to prosper in these times,
spiritual light must burn within us. How do we obtain this spiritual
light and ensure that the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ fill
our souls? I would like to suggest three ways: (1) learn true
doctrine, (2) gain pure testimony, and (3) live the gospel
courageously." - Robert R. Steuer, "The
Power of Light and Truth," General Conference, April 2008
7/2/08
"At
one time or another I believe everyone yearns for the 'peace
of God, which passeth all understanding'
(Philip. 4:7). That peace for our troubled hearts only comes to us as we
follow the Light of Christ, which is 'given
to every man, that he may know good from evil'
(Moro. 7:16), as it leads us to repent of sins and seek forgiveness. For
all there is a hunger to know 'the
peaceable things of the kingdom'
(D&C 36:2) and to taste 'the
fruit[s] of righteousness,'
which are 'sown in peace of
them that make peace' (James
3:18). In every home, neighborhood, and community, we ought to strive
for peace and never be party to stirring up contention or division."
- M. Russell Ballard, "The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom," Ensign
(CR), May 2002, p.87
7/27/08
"[Christ]
is our protector in a world constantly seeking to solve problems
through violence. He is our protector in a world where the minds of so
many are filled with evil continually. We, of all people, should look
to the future with enthusiasm and optimism. We have His word to direct
us, to comfort us, and to give us hope for the future. There is so
much that lies ahead of light and purity and virtue; and, in time,
violence will disappear, for surely the lamb will lie down with the
lion."
- L. Aldin Porter, “To Bear Testimony of Mine Only Begotten”, Ensign
(CR), May 2001, p.30
9/20/08
"A
life time is too short to tell the extent of the mission of the Saviour
to the human family, but I will venture to use one of his sayings, in
connection with what I have already quoted from the book of Revelations.
When he was arraigned before Pilate to be tried for his life, he said to
Pilate, "My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this
world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to
the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence." Connect this saying
with "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children
of God," and we can understand how the kingdom of Christ is not of this
world, because it is established in peace, unlike all worldly kingdoms
which are established in war. The motto of his kingdom is "Peace on
earth and good will towards men," and hence not after the order of
worldly kingdoms." - "Journal of Discourses," 26 vols., 9:310
1/25/09
"Peace, sweet
peace, finally comes to all men when they humbly yield to the gentle
pressures of the Spirit." - Spencer
W. Kimball, "Conference
Report," April 1955, Fourth
Day-Morning Meeting, p.97
2/5/09
"Whenever
we live up to the best that is in us, we live up to the principles and
the ideals the Savior gave us. To follow him brings peace to the soul."
- O. Leslie Stone, "The Beatitudes,"
Ensign (CR), November 1974, p.31
2/14/09
"Many
of us know what it is to suffer physically for ourselves, and we
suffer mentally and emotionally for our friends and loved ones in
their sorrows and afflictions. I am not capable of fully understanding
the suffering of this great firstborn Son of God for the sins of the
world. We call it Gethsemane. He gave us agency and then, knowing all
would sin to a greater or lesser degree, took the responsibility on
himself of paying the price of the atonement for our sins, provided we
would repent and follow him and his teachings. I find peace in doing
what he said to do. When he said: 'Peace
I leave with you, my peace I give unto you'
(John 14:27), he meant what he said. Someday I hope to be able to
understand better. I know the peace I can have if I will keep his law
and abide in his commandments."
- S. Dilworth Young, "When I Read, I Am There," Ensign (CR),
July 1973, p.113
8/28/09
“Satan is at work, my brethren and sisters. Our freedom is at stake.
It is the responsibility of everyone who calls himself a Christian,
and particularly for every member of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, and more particularly for every holder of the
priesthood of God, to take a firm stand and a determined stand against
evil. It is my testimony to you, my brothers and sisters, wherever you
may be, that God has given us the solution to our problems, the plan
by which we can enjoy peace in the world and peace in our lives.” - Nathan
Eldon Tanner, “Conference Report,” October 1961, Third Day–Morning
Meeting, p. 107
3/9/10
“Thus, from
the beginning of creation, God planned to have leaders available in
the last days holding the power of the holy priesthood. With this
power we can help bring peace to the world by practicing peace. It
must begin in our homes, in our quorums, in our auxiliaries, and
within every single Church unit. People are so hungry for peace today
that if we truly demonstrate peace among ourselves and to others, they
will flock to the Church in great numbers. The greatest missionary
tool we have is that of demonstrating friendliness, brotherly
kindness, harmony, love, and peace in our homes and in all our Church
meetings. If we follow the example of Jesus Christ and become true
peacemakers, that flood of love will cover the earth as with a
blanket. The only way Satan can ever be bound will be through the love
of man for God and for one another.” - Theodore M. Burton,
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers,” Ensign (CR), November 1974, p. 54
3/10/10
“Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a
child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a
right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the
universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and
aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a
beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.” – “Favorite
Quotations from the Collection of Thomas S. Monson,” p. 273
8/3/10
"The troubles of the world often expressed in screaming headlines should
remind us to seek for the peace that comes from living the simple
principles of the gospel of Christ. The vociferous minorities will not
unsettle our peace of soul if we love our fellowmen and have faith in
the atoning sacrifice of the Savior and the quiet assurance he gives of
life everlasting. Where do we find such faith in a troubled world? The
Lord said, 'Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;
knock, and it shall be opened unto you.'" - Howard
W. Hunter, "Conference Report," October 1969, Third Day—Morning
Meeting, p. 113
9/22/10
"The Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Prince of Peace, teaches us how to
establish peace in our homes.
"He teaches us to be submissive, or in other words, to yield to the
will or power of the Lord. 'Go and say, 'I am sorry.''
"He teaches us to be meek, or in other words, to be 'mild of temper;
soft; gentle; not easily provoked or irritated; yielding; given to
forbearance under injuries.'
"He teaches us to be humble, or in other words, 'lowly; modest; meek;
submissive; opposed to proud, haughty, arrogant, or assuming.’” - Juan
Uceda, "He
Teaches Us to Put Off the Natural Man,” Ensign (CR) October
2010
9/7/11
Jesus Christ is called
the Prince of Peace (see
3/3/14
Christ’s promise
is simple and sublime: “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give
unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your
heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid” (John
14:27). Brothers and sisters, turmoil is raging all about
us. Economies are in distress; families are struggling; we are
living in, as President Hinckley has said, “perilous times” (“The
Times in Which We Live,” Ensign, Nov. 2001, 72; Liahona,
Jan. 2002, 83). But the living waters still offer peace and joy.
When we live righteously, when we have done all we can do, one of
the gifts we receive is confidence. The Lord tells us, “Be still
and know that I am God” (D&C
101:16). In the midst of chaos, we must pause. We must
listen for the Spirit that tells us, “All is well!” (“Come,
Come, Ye Saints,” Hymns, no. 30) just as the early Saints
had to do. There is cause to be concerned, but there is greater
reason to be at peace. -
Kathleen H. Hughes, “Blessed
by Living Water,” Ensign (CR) May 2003
6/28/14
No
matter what the reason, the solution to achieve peace is always
the same: Turn to Christ; follow his example; repent of all
transgressions. His command to the storm-tossed sea, “Peace, be
still” (Mark
4:39), can also apply to his calming influence in our lives
as we experience the buffetings of life’s storms. - Robert
E. Wells, “Peace,”
Ensign (CR) May 1991
11/6/14
Paul and others warned about
the trials of our time and the days yet to come. But peace can be
settled in the heart of each who turns to the scriptures and
unlocks the promises of protection and redemption that are taught
therein. We invite all to turn to the Savior Jesus Christ, to His
teachings as found in the Old Testament, the New Testament, the
Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great
Price. - Boyd K. Packer, “The
Key to Spiritual Protection,” Ensign (CR) November 2013
1/26/15
We
will find great joy in contemplating His life, and we will
shortly realize that in truth all things do bear witness of
Him. Furthermore, in the midst of our trials and challenges,
we will find peace, knowing that in the end it will be all
right. We will find serenity in the face of affliction. We
will find this serenity in life even as chaos swirls around
us. - L.
Aldin Porter, “To
Bear Testimony of Mine Only Begotten,” Ensign (CR)
April 2001
4/13/15
Correct knowledge of and faith in the Lord empower us to hush our
fears because Jesus Christ is the only source of enduring peace.
He declared, “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the
meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me” (D&C
19:23). - David A. Bednar, “Therefore
They Hushed Their Fears,” Ensign (CR) April 2015
1/18/16
So with peace. It is not a thing by itself to be picked up casually;
but it is the fruit of something precedent. Like the tree, something
must be planted and nourished and cared for, if we are to obtain
peace. - John A. Widtsoe,
"Conference Report," October 1946, First Day-Morning Meeting, p.13
1/21/16
What price for peace? Power? "Power is never good except he be
good that has it" The key to all our problems, to life itself,
is God our Father. He is every man's first need. One writer has
said: "Give me a light that I may tread safely into the
unknown," and one replied, "Go out into the darkness and put
your hand into the hand of God—that shall be better than a light
and safer than a known way. - Thorpe
B. Isaacson, "Conference Report," October 1958, Afternoon
Meeting, p.67
4/26/16
Peace of mind,
peace of conscience, and peace of heart are not determined by our
ability to avoid trials, sorrow, or heartache. Despite our sincere
pleas, not every storm will change course, not every infirmity
will be healed, and we may not fully understand every doctrine,
principle, or practice taught by prophets, seers, and revelators.
Nevertheless, we have been promised peace—with a condition
attached. - W. Christopher
Waddell, “A
Pattern for Peace,” Ensign (CR) May 2016
3/9/17
But,
you may be thinking, even within the Church there are people who
aren’t happy or people who are usually happy but who experience
intermittent times of stress, worry, challenge, and
discouragement. That, too, is part of the great plan of
happiness. Mortality is a time of testing and trial, which means
that there must be times when we feel pain and emotional
discomfort. However, by patiently trusting in the eternal plan,
we can experience daily happiness and have hope for “ever-after
happiness.” – Colleen
K. Menlove, “Living
Happily
Ever After,” Ensign (CR) May 2000
3/23/17
It matters not what our nationality, our race, our culture, our
academic degree, or our political or social standing. We build
security and strength in our lives by living the gospel. President
Joseph Fielding Smith said: “And there is no cure for the ills of
the world except the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our hope for
peace, for temporal and spiritual prosperity, and for an eventual
inheritance in the kingdom of God is found only in and through the
restored gospel.” (“Counsel
to the Saints and to the World,” Joseph Fielding Smith,
Ensign, July 1972, p. 27.) – James
A. Cullimore, “To
Be in the World but Not of the World,” Ensign (CR)
November 1973
4/5/17
You
will at times have your faith challenged by Satan; it happens to all
disciples of Jesus Christ. Your defense against these attacks is to
keep the Holy Ghost as your companion. The Spirit will speak peace
to your soul. He will urge you forward in faith. And He will bring
back the memory of those times when you felt the light and the love
of Jesus Christ. – Henry B.
Eyring, “My
Peace
I Leave with You,” Ensign (CR) May 2017