The Life of Dwight L. Moody

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Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) emerged from poverty to become a prominent religious leader in the 19th century. Born in Northfield, Massachusetts, he faced hardship after his father's death when Dwight was just four. At 17, he found Christ but struggled to join a church until he was 19. His Sunday School teacher, Edward Kimball, noted Moody's spiritual darkness upon joining, doubting he would ever become a clear-minded Christian or a public figure. Despite these challenges, Moody's ministry began in a dilapidated space, where he initially struggled to teach. However, through relentless effort, he grew his Sunday School to an average attendance of 650, attracting 60 volunteer teachers. His ministry gained such prominence that President Lincoln visited a Sunday school meeting in 1860. Moody's influence expanded globally, leading millions to salvation and captivating audiences with his meetings. He famously stated, “Someday you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody... is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it!” His biography, "The Life of Dwight L. Moody," authored by his son William R. Moody, remains the definitive account of his life and impact, praised for its thoroughness and significance in understanding Moody's legacy.