PREFACE. MESSRS. MOODY and SANKEY have now returned to America, but the influence of their two years' work in this country remains as a witness to the value of their labours. The sermons included in the following pages admirably illustrate the simplicity and force of Mr. Moody's teaching. If ever a preacher of the gospel followed-as literally, as ardently, and unwearyingly-the apostolic precept to "know nothing among men but Jesus Christ, and Him crucified," Mr. Moody has done so. He belongs to all the churches, while independent of all. It is the one truth that he preaches, the one way he describes as open to all. He argues for no doctrine but one, "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved," convicted of sin by the influence of the Holy Spirit, saved by faith in the redeeming blood of the Saviour. Other doctrinal teaching there is none; but that simple lesson, enforced with so much vigour, earnestness, homely wisdom, and pathos in appropriate illustrations, has produced a marvellous result in increasing the religious life of this country. Biographical Notes and Personal Characteristics Mr. Moody's Mode of Dealing with Practical Difficulties Mr. Moody on Young Men's Christian Associations Mr. Moody on Practical Training for Christian Work How to Reach the Masses at Liverpool What is to be Done for the Unsaved Masses? ... :: 33 |