Dwight Lyman Moody (1837 - 1839) made a tremendous impact on the spiritual life of britain during his visits to this country in 1873-5 1881-4 and 1891-2. Many thousands of converts were added to the churches, Christian institutions initiated and a general impetus given to church life throughout the British Isles. R.A.Torrey in his booklet Why God Used D.L.Moody, lists seven reasons for the greatness of this American Evangelist
First Moody was a fully surrended man. Henry Varley an intimate friend of Moody once said to him; "It remains to be seen what God will do with a man who gives himself up wholley to Him" Moody's immediate response was, "Well I will be that man"
Secondly Moody was a man of prayer. He believed God would answer his prayers, and met every difficulty in this assurance.
Thirdly Moody was a deep and practical student of the bible. He knew the book through and through. His book Pleasure and profit in bible study is a revelation of the delight this great-hearted man had in the word of God. His life was bible-enriched, his ministry was bible based.
Fourthly Moody was a humble man. His outstanding success did not turn his head. He moved among all classes, high and low, with a simple dignity and unaffected grace
Fifthly Moody was entirely free from the love of money. He loved to gather money for God's work; he refused to accumilate it for himself. In his time he handled millions of dollars, but they passed through his fingers and did not stick to them.
Sixthly Moody had a consuming passion for the lost. He not only preached to the masses, he witnessed to individuals. He could not sleep unless he had personally witnessed to at least one person during the day.
Seventhly Moody was endued with power from on high. A tremendous experience with God changed his whole life: his ministry was galvanised, his preaching became irresistable.
Moody also possed natural talents which when devoted to God, became the basis of a virile and forceful ministry. He was "a chosen vessel" a gift of Christ to His church, a man for the hour. There is a ripeness of man as well as a richness of personality that jointly make for epochal events. When these two meet in the providence of God, the result is overwhelming.
Do you desire to be used of God? There is a part that depends upon you - capacity for service developed by consecrated activities. There is a part that depends upon God - His empowerment, His sovereign will. Do your part by giving your life wholly to God; God will perform His part to His own glory.
First Moody was a fully surrended man. Henry Varley an intimate friend of Moody once said to him; "It remains to be seen what God will do with a man who gives himself up wholley to Him" Moody's immediate response was, "Well I will be that man"
Secondly Moody was a man of prayer. He believed God would answer his prayers, and met every difficulty in this assurance.
Thirdly Moody was a deep and practical student of the bible. He knew the book through and through. His book Pleasure and profit in bible study is a revelation of the delight this great-hearted man had in the word of God. His life was bible-enriched, his ministry was bible based.
Fourthly Moody was a humble man. His outstanding success did not turn his head. He moved among all classes, high and low, with a simple dignity and unaffected grace
Fifthly Moody was entirely free from the love of money. He loved to gather money for God's work; he refused to accumilate it for himself. In his time he handled millions of dollars, but they passed through his fingers and did not stick to them.
Sixthly Moody had a consuming passion for the lost. He not only preached to the masses, he witnessed to individuals. He could not sleep unless he had personally witnessed to at least one person during the day.
Seventhly Moody was endued with power from on high. A tremendous experience with God changed his whole life: his ministry was galvanised, his preaching became irresistable.
Moody also possed natural talents which when devoted to God, became the basis of a virile and forceful ministry. He was "a chosen vessel" a gift of Christ to His church, a man for the hour. There is a ripeness of man as well as a richness of personality that jointly make for epochal events. When these two meet in the providence of God, the result is overwhelming.
Do you desire to be used of God? There is a part that depends upon you - capacity for service developed by consecrated activities. There is a part that depends upon God - His empowerment, His sovereign will. Do your part by giving your life wholly to God; God will perform His part to His own glory.
