Dwight L. Moody, American evangelist, founded Northfield Schools, Moody Church, Moody Bible Institute

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Dwight Lyman Moody

D. L. Moody (1837-1899) was an American evangelist who founded the Northfield Schools in Massachusetts, Moody Church and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and the Colportage Association. Ira Sankey was solo singer/music director for their evangelistic campaigns in both the United States and Great Britain.

Dwight Lyman Moody. Evangelist.
D. L. Moody. Biography of his life and ministry up to 1877.
Dwight Lyman Moody. Biographical information up to 1897.
D. L. Moody. Short biography.
Dwight Lyman Moody. Biography of his life and ministry.
Conversion of D. L. Moody.
Why God Used D. L. Moody. Address by R.A. Torrey.
Dwight L. Moody Gravesite. Round Top, Northfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
Echoes from Glory. Selective sayings/portrait of Moody.

Writings (including Sermons):
Bible Marking
Christ Our Model
How to Have A Good Prayer Meeting
On the Death of Mr. P. P. Bliss

Recommended Book:
The Life of D.L. Moody by his son William R. Moody. Published by Sword of the Lord Publishers, [n.d.]. ISBN 0873985087. 590 pages.

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Emma Revell Moody: Born in London in 1842, her family emigrated to Chicago in 1849, when she was only seven. After graduating from high school, she taught briefly, and in 1862 she married D.L. Moody. The Lord blessed them with several children. Emma served with her husband in Sunday school work and evangelistic campaigns, doing much of his correspondence. She died in 1903.

More Sources of Information:
History of D.L. Moody. Video by Moody Ministries. 10 minutes.
Life and Work of D. L. Moody by J. Wilbur Chapman. Online book

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