“Beyond the Azure Blue …” (b. 1888 – d. 1977)
Aaron Wesley Dicus (a/k/a “A.W.”), our beloved “Dad,” was baptized into Christ in the summer of 1908. He was converted from a denominational faith with which he had become quite dissatisfied. Being a man of extremely high moral principles, he was delighted to find a religious body that subscribed to the Bible and the Bible alone. This was particularly appealing to his analytical, scientific mind.
A.W. also had an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge. Consequently, he once told of a secret vow he made to the Lord during the time frame surrounding his conversation. He said that if the Lord would allow him to get an education, he would spend his life in His service. His legacy leaves little doubt that he accomplished both goals. He became widely known in many sections of the country as an evangelist, and his achievements in scientific and educational circles speak for themselves.
As A.W. approached the twilight of his life, his health began to fail and his eyesight was complicated by glaucoma; but, he was not satisfied to give up his achievements. He continued to pursue his song writing in earnest. It was a familiar sight to see him seated at his electric organ laboriously picking out the melody and harmony to a new idea for a song.
Within this little booklet are the complete works of A Scientist With A Song. He was a man with a doctorate degree in physical science and over sixty years of experience in evangelism. He combined innate talents for music and poetry with his expertise in sound and harmonics. Coupled with his extensive knowledge of God’s word, the results could not help but be an inspiration to all God-fearing people.
David E. Dicus
for THE DICUS FAMILY
Aaron Wesley Dicus 