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Poem
April 25, 1943
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Acrostic elegy by Mrs. Malinda A. Townsley commemorating her husband, Rev. Luther Alexander Townsley, orphaned young, devoted minister who died suddenly on Easter morning four years ago, faithful to the end.
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IN MEMORIAM
Acrostic dedicated to the memory of my husband. Rev. Luther Alexander Townsley.
Left an orphan at the age of three,
Unprotected by parents dear;
Trusting in Him who made him free,
His was a life of service and cheer.
Efficient and untiring as a minister of God,
Ready to obey and preach His word.
Altruistic. sympathetic and loving was he.
True to His God and fellow men
On him you could always depend.
Working thru health, sickness and pain
Never shirking. he was faithful to the end.
Suddenly, four years ago at the break of day
Leaving wife and friends,
God called him away.
Early Easter morning, he gave up the ghost,
Yea, like a martyr, he died at his post.
Sadly missed by his wife (Mrs.) Malinda A. Townsley
Acrostic dedicated to the memory of my husband. Rev. Luther Alexander Townsley.
Left an orphan at the age of three,
Unprotected by parents dear;
Trusting in Him who made him free,
His was a life of service and cheer.
Efficient and untiring as a minister of God,
Ready to obey and preach His word.
Altruistic. sympathetic and loving was he.
True to His God and fellow men
On him you could always depend.
Working thru health, sickness and pain
Never shirking. he was faithful to the end.
Suddenly, four years ago at the break of day
Leaving wife and friends,
God called him away.
Early Easter morning, he gave up the ghost,
Yea, like a martyr, he died at his post.
Sadly missed by his wife (Mrs.) Malinda A. Townsley
What sub-type of article is it?
Acrostic
Elegy
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Acrostic Memorial
Rev Luther Townsley
Easter Death
Minister Life
Faithful Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Malinda A. Townsley
Poem Details
Title
In Memoriam
Author
Mrs. Malinda A. Townsley
Subject
Dedicated To The Memory Of My Husband. Rev. Luther Alexander Townsley.
Key Lines
Left An Orphan At The Age Of Three,
Unprotected By Parents Dear;
Trusting In Him Who Made Him Free,
His Was A Life Of Service And Cheer.
Early Easter Morning, He Gave Up The Ghost,
Yea, Like A Martyr, He Died At His Post.