PAUL WOOD FINCH
P Personally, met this prophet in the old Mid-west,
A And liked him right away. (We both Volkswagens had.)
U Under three years later, we’re teaching together,
L Led to Hobe, me a “rook,” him old enough for dad.
W With the years, he’d come by Tennessee and invest
O On young lives his ageless truth; “The Mid-east” he taught.
O On my soul he left etchings, hungers for blessings.
D Doubt he understood how much then, His mind I sought.
F Few if any men I’ve “schooled with,” Have been more blest
I In breadth of sharing pulpits, preaching ‘cross the globe.
N Nor had more on their “shelf;” because he’d died to self.
C Commencements? Shared some. His, long-awaited has come.
H Happy Graduation, Sir! What a spotless robe!
– eab, 7/8/03
Paul Wood Finch died this date 7/8/2003, Holland, Michigan (1:40 AM) He wrote at least two books Revival Messages, The World’s Greatest Need both published in Ireland.
Bro. Finch is gone but a long way from being forgotten. He was one of the most Godly men I ever knew. And, had a holy balance much needed in his day – and as much (if not more needed today.
The above was sent to his funeral and (as I understand) was read by Leroy Adams, Jr.
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