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Dwight Lyman Moody was an editor, philosopher and writer, born on February 5, 1837 in Northfield, Massachusetts, United States. Dwight Lyman Moody died on December 22, 1899, aged 62. Credited works include Moody Church, Northfield Mount Hermon School and Moody Bible Institute.
My Take
Dwight L. Moody fascinates me less as a preacher and more as a builder of systems that outlived him. Born in Northfield, Massachusetts in 1837, he left behind Moody Church, the Moody Bible Institute, Northfield Mount Hermon School, and a publishing house. His line about faith making all things possible gets quoted, but I am more struck by his practical instinct to design institutions that keep working after their founder is gone. He died in 1899, yet his schools and presses still run today. To me that is the most enduring way anyone can leave a mark, the work of an idealist who also knew how to execute.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dwight Lyman Moody
- Name (Japanese)
- ドワイト・ムーディー
- Reading
- どわいと・むーでぃー
- Born
- February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Northfield, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- editor / philosopher / writer / evangelist / hymnwriter
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Moody Church | — | |
| Notable work | Northfield Mount Hermon School | — | |
| Notable work | Moody Bible Institute | — | |
| Notable work | Moody Publishers | — |
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dwight Lyman Moody born?
Born February 5, 1837.
When did Dwight Lyman Moody die?
Died December 22, 1899, aged 62.
Where was Dwight Lyman Moody from?
Dwight Lyman Moody was from Northfield, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Dwight Lyman Moody do?
Dwight Lyman Moody worked as editor, philosopher, writer, evangelist, hymnwriter.
What was Dwight Lyman Moody known for?
Notable works include Moody Church, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Moody Bible Institute.
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