The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1899-12-27

boys and his son-in-law. Mr.. FIT, to
see that the schools in East Mortified.
at Mount Hermon and the Chicago in
stitute should receive their best care.
This they assured Mr.. Moody that they
would do
During the forenoon, Mrs. a. =. Fit,
his daughter. said TO Mr.. Moody:
Father, we cannot spare YOU" Mr..
Moody's reply was: Il am not going TO
throw my life away. If God has more
work for me TO do, I'll not die"
As the MONDAY hour drew near the
watchers at the bedside noted the APP.
proach of death. Several times his lips
moved as if in prayer, but the articula.
ton was so faint that the words could
not be heard. just as death came, Mr..
Moody awoke. as if from slumber, and
said, with much joyousness: Il see
earth receding; Heaven is opening; God
is calling me-" and a moment later he
expired.
General Breaking Down.
The death of Mr.. Moody was not I'M
expected, although his temporary re
covery from illness was hoped for by
Ills tlullNtS anu lIltu0S. liz cause Ol
death was a general breaking down of
his health, due 10 oveTwork. His con-
stitution was that of an exceedingly
strong man, but his untiring labors had
gradually undermined his vitality until
that most delicate of organs. the heart,
showed signs of weakness. His eXer-
tions in the west last month brought on
ba crisis and tho snlla ~ Il 49,, o.
the series of meetings al Kansas City
An early diagnosis by eminent physi-
clans made il evident that Mr.. Moody
condition was serious and, canceling his
engagements. he returned TO his home
in East Mortified
On reaching his home, the family ply
stefan, DR.. y. p. Wood. took charge OF
Mr.. Moody, and for some days bulletins
as TO the patients condition were is.
sued, all having an encouraging tone
seemingly. but unerringly pointing TO
the fact that the evangeIist's work on
earth was about finished. Last week a
change for the worse prepared imme-
date friends for what was to come.
sankey Greatly Affected.
New York, Dec. 23.-lra ID. Sankey,
who for 27 years was associated in
evangelistic work with Mr.. Moody, was
greatly affected at the news of his
death. To reporter Mr. Sankey told
of his work with Mr.. Moody from tine
time they first met, of their tour
through England in 1873 and of their
preaching and singing in the United
States. You may say" said Mr.. San
key, that in the death of Mr.. Moody
the world has lost one of the greatest
and noblest men of the age. / have
labored with him for the last 81
years, travelling with him by land and
sea, and a nobler, drawer and wiser
soul / never knew. | can apply Prof.
Henry Drummond's remark of a
friend ID. L. Moody was he great
est human / ever met"
Remarkable Life.
over two score years OF Dwight l..
Moody's most remarkable life was spent I'm
evangelistic work. retaining. ennob-
ling and saving human souls. His death
marks the end OF the most marvellous
preacher Of modern times. Men of many
tongues are a unit in declaring that his
place we unique. characteristic of the
epoch, nd that his prototype never exist
ed. Born February 7. 1897 in the historic
town Of Mortified, Mass, he early began
a struggle against poverty as an orphan
in a large family and laid a foundation for
the determination that proved to be broad
enough to continue throughout a long and
eHentful life 10 support an edifice that Is
greater In its moral effect upon humanity
fhan any OF the pyramids, the buildings OF
iAthens or the halls OF Karnak-a disppsi-
ltion to do good at the right time aud to
Those who needed immediate psychological
jsuccor. Associated with Mr.. Moody In the
most stirring Years OF his evangelical work
was Ira D. iSankey. The famous singer
gives to the world the tribute that IS ac-
Ycepted everywhere as an almost inspired
one.
II do not think" says Mr.. Sankey. that
any man who has lived since the days OF
Paul has done more good for humanity
than dwight l.. Moody
SIaimed by the world.
Years Ego Mr. Moody was OF Chicago