The Best of D.l. Moody

by Dwight L. Moody

Born in rural Northfield, Mass., in 1837, D. L. Moody moved to Chicago in his early twenties. It was in the bustle of this rapidly growing city that god began an incredible work through Moody that would extend forty years. He was a mighty soul winner in an era when travel was slow and broadcast tools nonexistent. In four decades, a million souls were saved through his preaching and programs, three christian schools were established, a Christian publishing house was launched bearing his name, and thousands of ministers were inspired to pursue more powerful, effective ministry. To this day, the powerful words of D. L. Moody continue to draw men and women to Christ.

This book highlights the messages of D. L. Moody. The language has been gently modernized for greater relevance to contemporary times, but none of the spiritual substance has been diluted. The material is profound, thought-provoking, and life-changing, but easy to follow. This is the perfect book to help you dig deeper and be challenged to expand your faith.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Dwight Lyman Moody was a predominant evangelist, author, and publisher. Raised on a farm in Massachusetts, he moved first to Boston, where he converted to evangelical Christianity in 1856, and then to Chicago, where he prospered in business. He gave up business in 1860 and engaged in missionary work with the YMCA (1861-73).

He founded Moody Church and preached in the slums, emphasizing literal interpretation of the Bible and the need to prepare for the Second Coming. In 1870 he teamed up with the hymn writer Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908), and they began a series of highly popular revival tours in Britain and the U.S. Moody founded the Northfield School (1879), the Mount Hermon School (1881), and the Chicago Bible Institute (1889; now the Moody Bible Institute).

Reviews

[richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dwight L. Moody: The Best from All His Works: 006 (Christian Classics Collection, Vol 6)

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

16 sermons from D.L. Moody. These are some of his best and they are very good. I think this was a special man that was given to the world, His love for God and other people was extraordinary. He walked in a humble and loving way and I know I can learn a lot from this man's character. Chicago was blessed to have such a man of God in the 1800s - this man certainly lived up to what he preached, I would recommend reading anything from him and about him. One of the greats I look forward to seeing on the other side.

[Ray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of mini sermons, and really easy to understand (which makes for a great way to start the morning) it's the sort of thing you could read by yourself or with another person, for discussions sake. There are little reflection questions at the end of each, but they're not exactly world shaking (I skip over them, look to much like homework)
Moreover it gives me a growing appreciation for D.L. Moody, (something the biography never did) and I get to learn something at the same time *bonus*

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Took me over a year to finish this book. It had some good stuff in there, just not super gripping.