The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-12-28

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 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 general breaking down of
his health, due to overwork. 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.
Sankey Greatly Affected.
New York, Dec. 23.-Ira d. Sankey,
who for 81 years was associated in
evangelistic work with Mr.. Moody, was
greatly affected at the news of his
death. To a 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. / have
labored with him for the last 81
years, travelling with him by land and
sea. and nobler, drawer and wiser
soul | never knew. l can apply Prof
Henry Drummond's remark of a
friends: 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
eVangeliStc 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 T. 1887, in the historic
town of Mortified, Mass, he early began
struggle against poverty as an orphan
| in large family, and laid a founda ton for
| the determination that proved to be broad
| enough TO continue throughout long and
eventful life, to support an edifice that is
greater in its moral effect upon humanity
| than any OF the pyramids, the buildings Of
Athens or the halls of karnak-a DISPOSE
| ton to do good at the right time and 10
those who needed immediate psychological
Succor Associated with Mr.. Moody in the
most stirring years of his evangelical work
was Ira d. Sankey, The famous singer
gives to the world the tribute that is ac-
| cepted everywhere as an almost inspired
| one.
| Il 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"
| Claimed by the World.
Years ago Mr. Moody was of Chicago
| when he died he was claimed by the known
| world so universal was the homage paid
| 10 him. During his abors for humanity
| Mr. Moody is known to have travelled about
| a million miles Ten million people have
| heard him talk. His literary productions
| characteristic arguments for the better
ment of man-have been printed in almost
| as many languages as the Bible. And this
| great soul, praised even by agnostics and
| worldly minded men of no religious train
ing or belief. was of such a disposition
| in his early life that his spiritual teachers
| said OF him: He is unlikely TO become
| a Christian Of clear and decided views OF
| Gospel truth still less 10 fill any extended
| sphere OF public usefulness" Parallel lines
| could never be farther from meeting than is
! this criticism from the truth
Call TO Great work.
Realizing that he might be OF spiritual