Ensign

August 1972

Volume 2 Number 8

Contents

• The First Presidency

• First Presidency Message: Plain and Precious Things
  President Harold B. Lee

• President Harold B. Lee Ordained Eleventh President of the Church

• Joseph Fielding Smith: Apostle, Prophet, Father in Israel
  President Bruce R. McConkie

• A Man without Guile
  President N. Eldon Tanner

• The President—Prophet, Seer, and Revelator
  President Harold B. Lee

• A Review of the Administration of President Joseph Fielding Smith
  Gordon Irving

• The Soul of a Prophet

• Tributes and Messages of Condolence

• Regular Features

• Poetry

• Policies and Programs

• Books

• Our Readers Write

• News of the Church

• After All

• Special Features

• A Mormon Looks at Mainland China
  James Gardiner

• A China Journal
  Connie Gerrard

• China and the Restored Church
  William Heaton

• A Half Century of Broadcasting in the Church
  Herbert F. Murray

• The Case against Easier Abortion Laws
  Gilbert W. Scharffs

• The Future of Church History
  Elder Alvin R. Dyer

• The Gospel and Animals
  Gerald E. Jones

• Financing an Education after High School
  Lynn Eric Johnson

• It’s Family Fun Time!
  Shirley A. Harvey

• Personal Concern: A Principle of Leadership
  William G. Dyer

• My People, the Indians
  Chief Dan George

• The Placement Program: How Interested Families Can Help

• How to Start a Family Organization and Keep It Going
  W. Dean Belnap

• Ice Cream: A Summer Treat
  Helen Felix Izatt

• Ride into the Sun
  Nora Eddington

• Pointers for Parents: From Stephen with Love from God

• A Bouquet of Weeds
  Mabel Gabbott