D. L. Moody - by Faith Coxe Bailey Paperback

About the Book

The incredible story of one of the greatest evangelists of the nineteenth century. Deeply committed to the gospel, Moody preached across America and throughout Europe. Bailey brings alive the story of the bigger-than-life man who was a servant to poor communities and whose preaching and vision have an ongoing influence in many lives. Though his formal education ended after fifth grade, Moody became a champion of education, starting three schools, including Moody Bible Institute. From reaching out to lost children, to training women, to bridging the gap between denominations, Moody is a hero of the faith with whom all should be well acquainted. You will be encouraged by the faithful and adventurous life of Dwight Lyman Moody.

D. L. Moody dared to take up a challenge and see what God could do with a life totally committed to Him. Bailey brings to color the story of God's Bold Messenger.

Book Synopsis

In an exciting novel form, D. L. Moody: God's Bold Messenger tells the incredible story of one of the greatest evangelists of the nineteenth century. Deeply committed to the gospel and devoted to bringing the love of God to bear on the lives of young and old, Moody preached across America and throughout Europe. Faith Coxe Bailey brings alive the story of the bigger-than-life man who was a servant to poor communities and whose preaching and vision have an ongoing influence in the lives of many. Though his formal education ended after fifth grade, Moody became a champion of education, starting three schools, including Moody Bible Institute. From reaching out to lost children, to training women, to bridging the gap between denominations, Moody is a hero of the faith with whom all should be well acquainted. You will be encouraged by the faithful and adventurous life of Dwight Lyman Moody.

D. L. Moody dared to take up a challenge and see what God could do with a life totally committed to Him. Bailey brings to color the story of God's Bold Messenger.

About the Author

FAITH COXE BAILEY (1924-1972) was a writer and pastor's wife who lived in Syracuse, New York. Born in Hackensack, New Jersey, she graduated from the Simmons College school of publications in Boston, studied writing at Boston University, and took courses at Andover Newton Seminary. During her long writing career she worked as a commercial copywriter, wrote for many magazines, and developed Sunday school curriculum. She also wrote for Moody Radio's Stories of Great Christians and Moody Monthly magazine. She died of ovarian cancer at 48.