24mo (4 x 6.5 in.), 20pp. Stapled printed wrappers (some toning, minimal spotting). Page 2 illustrated with a portrait of Rev. V.M. Townsend, D.D., LL. D., Presiding Elder Little Rock District, Arkansas Annual Conference, also identified as "'Uncle Vince,' Member Executive Board Shorter College, Arkansas' Senior Presiding Elder." In the introductory paragraph, Reverend Townsend writes of why he published "this little pamphlet," which was "the result of a few words to me by Mr. S.M. Ballard who said he was inspired to say to me, 'You are the Senior Presiding Elder of your church in the state, considered sane in your judgment, a safe leader for many years. Strong in your devotion to the A.M.E. Church, Why are you such a strong African Methodist?' I decided then to answer the question in this little pamphlet, and let every one who desires know just why I am an African Methodist." The pamphlet includes sections focusing on the scriptural foundation and origin of the A.M.E. Church, baptism, holiness, "Christ our Head," and "our women." Pages 19-20 contain a poem from Reverend Townsend with the heading, "The Following Poem Bespeaks my Sentiments." SCARCE: OCLC locates four institutional holdings.