LONG, Edward Arthur, Rev (1925-1966)
Assembly memorial minute 1966
Born in Sydney 9 August 1925.
Educated at Drummoyne High School. Served in R.A.A.F. 1943-46.
Matriculated in 1949 and accepted as a candidate for the Presbyterian ministry.Completed his studies at St. Andrew’s Theological Hall 1954.
Ordained and Inducted to the Charge of Geelong 1955.
Translated to Shoalhaven 1956.
Translated to Ulverstone, Tasmania 1961.
Died 9 June 1966 while Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Tasmania.
Edward Arthur Long was a minister who served with quiet efficiency and dedicated purpose. With a love for people he was a good pastor and his concern for men reached out beyond the circle of the Church’s membership. His preaching was Christ centred and always relevant to human need. He shared willingly and with ability in the administration of the greater Church, particularly as a member of the Australian Board of Missions.
He was loved by his people and his brethren alike.
The Assembly places on record its thankfulness to God for his life, ministry, and triumphant spirit and commends his widow to the continuing blessing of the Holy Spirit the Comforter.
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