Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-12-29
EVANGELIST DWIGHT L. MOODY.

ENANGEl>l DNlG II l.. MOOD1'
In substance, Mr.. Moody urged his two
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. y. =. Fit,
his daughter, said 10 Mr.. Moody:
Father, we cannot spare you Mr..
Moody's reply was: II 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; II see
earth receding; Heaven is opening; God
is calling me" and 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
his relatives and friends. The cause of
death was a general breaking down of
his health, due to oyerwork. 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-
tons in the west last month brought on
the crisis, and the collapse came during
the series of meetings at Kansas City.
An early diagnosis by eminent physi-
clans made il evident that Mr.. Moody's
condition was serious and, canceling his
engagements, he returned to his home
in East Mortified.
On reaching his home, the family ply
sician, DR.. n. 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 IA reporter Mr.. Sankey told
Of his work with Mr.. Moody from the
time they first met, of their tour
through England in 1878 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. L 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. l can apply Prof.
Henry Drummond's remark of a
friend: ID. L. Moody was the great
est human | ever met
Remarkable Life.
over two score years OF Dwight L.
Moody's most remarkable life was spent in
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 was unique, characteristic of the
epoch and that his prototype never exist
ed Born February I, 1887. in the historic
town of Mortified, Mass, he early began
a struggle against poverty as an orphan
ia a large family, and laid foundation for
the determination that proved 10 be broad
enough 10 continue throughout long and
eventful life, TO support an edihce that is
greater la its moral erect upon humanity
than any of the pyramids. the buildings OF
Athens or the halls Of karnak-a disposi-
ton to do good a The right time and u
those who needed immediate psychological
succor Associated with Mr.. Moody in the
most stirring years Of his evangelical work
was Ira ID. Sankey. The famous singer
gives TO the world the tribute that is ac
cepted everywhere as an almost inspired
| one.
81 do not think" says Mr.. Sankey that
any man who has lived since the days oil
Paul has done more good for humanity
than Dwight l.. Moody"
Claimed ny the world.
Years ago Mr.. Moody was OF Chicago