The Oskaloosa herald., 1899-12-28

Moody awoke, as if from slumber, and
said, with much joyousness: 81 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 un-
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. 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 it 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
stefan, 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.
proved steadily until Thursday, when
he appeared very nervous. This symp-
tom was accompanied by weakness,
which much depressed the family who
were anxiously watching the sufferer.
Thursday evening Mr.. Moody appeared
to realize that he could not recover, and
he so informed his family. During the
night the patient had spells of extreme
weakness, and at two o'clock Friday
morning DIR. Wood was called, at the
request of Mr.. Moody, in order that his
symptoms might be noted A hypo-
dermic injection of strychnia caused
the heart to beat Stronger. At 1880
o'clock Friday morning. DIR. Wood was
called again, and when he reached Mr..
Moody's room, he found the patient in a
semiconscious condition. Then it was
that the family were called to the bed
side, where they remained until death
came.
The Funeral.
The arrangements for the funeral
have not as yet been fully completed,
but the services will be held next Mon
day afternoon at three o'clock in the
Congregational church. The burial
will be in the ''Roundtop." This is the
spot on the seminary grounds near
Mr.. Moody's home lot which has be-
come famous in connection with the
summer meetings and on which hun
dreds of student gatherings have been
held, many of them conducted by Mr.
Moody himself. On this account it
seemed to the family fitting that the
burial should be at that spot.
The Mortified, the summer hotel
connected with the Moody schools,
will be opened for the accommodation
of friends coming to attend the fu-
neral services, the hour of holding the
latter being governed by the time of
the arrival and departure OF trains.
All three of the Moody schools are
at present closed for the Christmas
vacation. kilograms and other mes
sages of sympathy have been received
by the family from friends, admirers
and coworkers with Mr.. Moody in all
parts of the country.
A Remarkable Life
Over two score years of Dwight L.
Moodyss 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 unit in declaring that his
place was unique, characteristic of the
epoch. and that his prototype never exist
ed. Born February Z. 1897, in the historic
| town OF Mortified, Mass. he early began
a struggle against poverty as an orphan
in large family, and laid foundation for
the determination that proved to be broad
enough to continue throughout a long and
eventfui life, to support an edifce that is