CLARK, Henry, Rev, M.C. M.A. (1885-1955)
Assembly memorial minute 1955
Born at McKellar’s Flat, Lake Mavora, Southland, New Zealand, on 10th October, 1885.
Received Master of Arts degree in New Zealand.
Ordained at Waiareka, Enfield, North Otago, New Zealand, on 9th February, 1913.
Served as chaplain to the New Zealand Military Forces from 1916 to 1919 and was awarded the Military Cross.
Parishes: Tokomairiro, New Zealand, from 1919 to 1925. St. Kilda, Victoria, during 1925 as colleague to the Rev. D. Ross, and as minister from 1931 to 1942.
Terang from 1942 to 1948.
St. Giles, Geelong, from 1948 to 1953.
Died at Geelong on Thursday, 21st April, 1955.
During an ordained ministry of forty-three years, Mr. Clark walked the way of his Lord and Master with great distinction and kindly ministration. Christ was his companion as he watched over his people in their joys and sorrows. By prayer and precept he pointed them to Christ and to a better and more abundant life. As a cultured minister he graced pulpits of the church. His exposition of the holy scriptures revealed literary ability and understanding. "The Book of Life will never close upon the chapter he wrote in the service of the Master". Mr. Clark was a faithful presbyter and spoke with the weight of experience and knowledge of her standards and constitution.
To Mrs. Clark and her son Hugh the Assembly tender sincere sympathy.
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