Dwight L. Moody - Evangelist (1837-1899)

Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899), was an evangelist and publisher, who has had a stunning impact stretching across generations and classes. He had boundless energy, natural shrewdness, self-confidence and eternal optimism.

Reading his school report it is hard to believe the person he became. he was a young shoe clerk in Boston when he was converted.
I have include a number of extracts from V. Raymond Edman’s book They Found the Secret. From humble beginnings he presented the claims of the Gospel to large audiences in both America and the UK.

Early in his ministry he was told to honour the Holy Spirit in all his preaching. Two old ladies, who prayed for him said, ’ You need power’. he received the full measure of the Holy Spirit. The great fire of Chicago changed his sermons - originally it was his personal drive now it was the dynamic of the Holy Spirit.

He talks about three classes of Christian- makes interesting reading.

He remained a humble man. Read about his five secrets as described by Dr. C. L. Scofield at his funeral.