Why God Used D.L. Moody by Reuben A. Torrey


Why God Used D.L. Moody
Title : Why God Used D.L. Moody
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ISBN : 1931393222
ISBN-10 : 9781931393225
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 94
Publication : First published January 1, 1923

No one knew D. L. Moody better than R. A. Torrey. Torrey was Moody's closest associate evangelist and the first leader of his Bible Institute. Torrey shares seven of the reasons why Moody was such a successful preacher--and successful he was. Moody preached to 100 million people before the invention of public address systems and modern media. Among the secrets are Moody's humility, his absence of any love for money and his passion for souls. Christian Life Books has enhanced the book by adding a short biography of Moody and two of his great sermons. This book is a must read for anyone longing for the kind of power with God that Moody possessed.

Why God Used D.L. Moody Reviews

  • Rick Sam

    I read this book on the Quad. D.L Moody would share Christ with everybody. He would walk up to stranger and ask, "Are you Christian?", to which, the stranger replies, that is none of your business. Moody would retort, it is my business. A week later, the stranger receives Christ.

    This story really made me laugh, for I have never heard of this. One time, Moody invites a little girl to sunday school. She doesn't come that sunday and weeks pass by. One day, He sees her on the middle of the street and walks towards her, on seeing her, she starts running to the next street. Moody follows her, she runs to an apartment. He keeps following, then, she enters a house, Moody still goes on. Finally, she hides under a bed. Moody pulls her and shares Christ. A decade later, she is one of the prominent Christian leaders in that church.

    His life could be summed up in this verse, Psalm 62:2, "God has spoken once;have heard this twice: Strength belongs to God, and faithful love belongs to You, Lord."
    It belongs Only to the Lord.




  • Chip Watts

    This short book is one of my long-time favorites. I’ve probably read it ten times now. It reads like maybe it was originally a eulogy for D.L. Moody, the famous evangelist from the mid to late 1800s. It was written by Moody’s close friend and associate, R.A. Torrey. It is so well written that I believe I’ll be reading more of Torrey’s books soon.

  • Tim

    Short but convicting book!

    It took me only an hour to read but I will be meditating on it for much longer! I know I will be referring to my highlights again.

  • Danny Theurer

    One of the most wonderful "story of another's success" books I've ever read. Each section led me to search deep within myself and push harder to be more like Moody. Torrey did an incredible job.

  • Rick Owens

    Great little booklet! Challenging.