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Moody In Process Of Development
My first knowledge of Mr. Moody was as a Sunday school worker. Even as such, he was essentially an evangelist as he was in every other line of Christian activity. He never addressed a Sunday school, or convention, or a mass meeting of young people, but that his one object and effort was to lead the unconverted to Christ, and Christians to faithfulness, especially in securing conversions; and there was an intensity about him that secured his ends. The next form of effort was in conventions—Sunday school conventions. He was called everywhere. He was full of incidents of Sunday school … Read More >
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Remembering Moody's Birthday
Eighty-nine years ago, on February 5, Dwight Lyman Moody was born at Northfield, Massachusetts. Although he has been “with the Lord” since 1899, Mr. Moody is still living and ministering through the institutions which he founded. Dr. Stuart Holden, the well-known preacher of England, in a recent address stated that the influence of D.L. Moody in England is greater today than when the evangelist was there in bodily presence. The Christian life of England owes more to Mr. Moody than to any other man. Dr. Holden says, “There are few Christian enterprises in our country which do not directly owe … Read More >
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The Last Appeal
The Concluding Sermon of Doctor Philpott’s Pastorate* “And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.” —Genesis 24:49 The twenty-fourth chapter of Genesis is one of the longest chapters in the Old Testament and it contains one of the most charming stories ever told. Probably in all fiction there is nothing more romantic than the story of Isaac and Rebekah. It is for neither of these reasons, however, that I have chosen it as the Scripture around which … Read More >
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A Tribute To Pastor Philpott
The following summary of Pastor Philpott’s labors in The Moody Church was spread on the Minutes of the Executive Committee by unanimous vote on June 3, 1929, and was incorporated in a beautiful memorial volume—a work of art and love—which was presented by Mr. Thomas Crofts to the Pastor on the evening of his farewell. It is with the deepest regret that we, as officers of The Moody Church, come to the close of the ministry of Pastor P.W. Philpott. We could not have considered accepting his resignation if it had not been apparent that he had the assurance and … Read More >
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Moody: Mighty Reconciler
An editorial written by Dr. Philpott at the request of the Chicago Tribune for publication in its issue of February 5, 1928. No more picturesque figure ever strode across the pages of American history than Dwight L. Moody, who was born just ninety-one years ago today. His amazing rise from obscurity to worldwide influence is one of the most inspiring stories in America’s Hall of Fame. Judged by the lasting results of his work, he shares honors with Lincoln as our greatest contribution to humanity in the nineteenth century. Thousands of men more talented than Moody, and with vastly greater … Read More >
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D.L. Moody As I Knew Him
The Moody Church was honored with the presence of Dr. F.B. Meyer of London, England, on Sunday afternoon, September 19, 1926, at which time he gave a special address to pastors, Sunday-school teachers, and Christian workers. Preceding that message, Dr. Meyer gave several reminiscences of his early association with Moody and Sankey. The following are excerpts from his remarks, stenographically reported, and not corrected by the speaker. I am very glad to see you and I want to tell you two or three things about my early knowledge of Moody and Sankey. I was sitting in my study one Saturday … Read More >
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Building Debt “Wiped Out”
Accomplishment Celebration on Watch Night A Record attendance gathered in the Main Auditorium of The Moody Church on Friday, December 31, 1944, for the annual Watch Night service. The meeting had been widely advertised and multitudes were looking forward to a special celebration. One of the principal events was the burning of the last note of indebtedness on The Moody Church building. Dr. P.W. Philpott, our former pastor, under whose ministry the present Memorial Church and Sunday School building was started and dedicated, was requested to cremate the last debit indenture. The program of the evening started with a period … Read More >
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An Appeal To The Moody Church For Prayer
November 1921: An Appeal to The Moody Church for Prayer issued by the Board of Elders During more than a half century past God has been pleased to give to The Moody Church a world-wide testimony, through which thousands have been pointed to the Lamb of God and multitudes have been saved. Christ has been exalted, the Bible believed from cover to cover, the Gospel preached in its fullness, discipline maintained in the Church, and all things have been done “decently and in order” as unto the Lord, even though on the human side we have been conscious again and … Read More >
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A Mother's Farewell
With a parent’s tenderness, Mrs. Jessie Philpott said good-bye to her “children” in The Moody Church on Monday evening, July 1, 1929. Issuing from a full heart, hers was the message of a mother unusual. Because her grateful “children” included many who live far from Chicago, we are venturing to print Mrs. Philpott’s talk—with the omission of only a few sentences—just as she gave it, without her correction or revision. Remembering the hundreds who will profit by the reading—as other hundreds thanked God for the spoken word—we trust the author will find it in her heart to forgive us for … Read More >
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Pastor Philpott Resigns
April 14, 1929 To the Members of The Moody ChurchChicago, Illinois Brethren: Seven years ago, under the manifest leading of the Holy Spirit, I began my ministry through the pastorate of this great church. As we look back over those years and consider all the experiences attending them we are thrilled at the evident marks of God’s goodness and blessing, and our hearts are full of gratitude as we exclaim with one of old, “This is the Lord’s doing, marvelous in our eyes.” It has pleased our heavenly Father to bless the preaching of the Gospel of Christ. No … Read More >
