The Life of D. L. Moody – By His Son (Authorized Biography, Reprint Edition)
Book Details
- Title: The Life of D. L. Moody (by His Son)
- Author: William R. Moody
- Signed: No
- Publisher: Sword of the Lord Publishers, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Edition: Authorized Reprint Edition
- Printing: —
- Publication Year: Not Dated
- Binding: Hardcover with original dust jacket
- Dust Jacket Condition: Good — edge wear with small tears/chips; light toning
- Condition: Very Good — clean interior; tight binding; publisher stamp “IRREGULAR • NOT RETURNABLE” on front endpaper
- Illustrator/Editor/Preface: Introductory essay by John R. Rice; includes numerous photo plates and illustrations
- Rarity / Collectibility: Authorized family biography of one of the most influential 19th-century evangelists; attractive reprint with original jacket and photo illustrations.
Description
The Life of D. L. Moody is the authorized biography of Dwight Lyman Moody (1837–1899), written by his son, William R. Moody. This Sword of the Lord reprint faithfully reproduces the classic work “page by page,” bringing back into print the definitive account of Moody’s life and ministry. Moody’s impact was vast—evangelistic campaigns across the U.S. and abroad, the founding of schools and a Christian publishing enterprise, and a legacy that inspired generations of preachers and lay workers.
The volume opens with an introduction by John R. Rice, reflecting on Moody’s character and effectiveness (humility, prayer, passion for the lost, freedom from the love of money, and a life surrendered to God). Richly illustrated, the book preserves portraits, letters, and period images, and includes Moody’s own autobiographical reflections—an essential resource for church historians, revival studies, and collectors of evangelical history.
Condition Notes
- Book: Very Good — clean pages; no writing or underlining observed; binding tight.
- Endpaper: Publisher’s stamp present: “IRREGULAR — NOT RETURNABLE.”
- Dust Jacket: Good — edge wear with small tears/chips (notably at lower spine/edges); light age toning; still presentable.
- Boards: Light handling; minor damage inside rear board.
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