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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- editor / philosopher / writer / evangelist / hymnwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. 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 | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dwight Lyman Moody born?
February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899.
Where is Dwight Lyman Moody from?
Dwight Lyman Moody is from Northfield, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Dwight Lyman Moody do?
Dwight Lyman Moody works as editor, philosopher, writer, evangelist, hymnwriter.
What is Dwight Lyman Moody known for?
Notable works include Moody Church, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Moody Bible Institute.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.