William David Davies
William David Davies, often known as W. D. P. Davies, (18 January 1897 – 7 July 1969) was a
fellowship
, preferring to become a Presbyterian minister. He wrote various theological works and was regarded as an excellent scholar as well as a powerful preacher.
Life
Davies was the only son of a
fellowship and appointment as a tutor in theology at the university, since the terms of appointment included his becoming a member of the Church of England and Davies had by this time decided to become a Presbyterian minister.[1]
Davies was regarded as a powerful preacher, as well as an excellent scholar. He was ordained in 1923 and ministered in
maiden name (Palmer). He spent a few months in charge of the churches in Llangadfan, Montgomeryshire but this was not a success. He was given the opportunity to recover by the Ithon Road Presbyterian Church in Llandrindod Wells, where he died on 7 July 1969.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Roberts, Gomer Morgan. "Davies, William David [P.] (1897–1969), minister (Presb.), college tutor and author". Dictionary of Welsh Biography. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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