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Out of a very intimate acquaintance with D. L. Moody, I…

“Out of a very intimate acquaintance with D. L. Moody, I wish to testify that he was a far greater pray-er than he was preacher. Time and time again, he was confronted by obstacles that seemed insurmountable, but he always knew the way to overcome all difficulties. He knew the way to bring to pass…” quote by R. A. Torrey
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“Out of a very intimate acquaintance with D. L. Moody, I wish to testify that he was a far greater pray-er than he was preacher. Time and time again, he was confronted by obstacles that seemed insurmountable, but he always knew the way to overcome all difficulties. He knew the way to bring to pass anything that needed to be brought to pass. He knew and believed in the deepest depths of his soul that nothing was too hard for the Lord, and that prayer could do anything that God could do.”

R. A. Torrey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Moody’s deep faith made him a more effective pray‑er than preacher, believing prayer could achieve what God could.

In simple terms: Strong belief in prayer’s power.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate steadfast faith and prayer.

Themes

faith prayer perseverance spirituality

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • spiritual practice
  • community support
  • leadership challenges

Key Concepts

theology psychology of belief resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can prayer complement concrete effort?
  • What limits exist for faith‑based problem solving?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on prayer may neglect practical action.

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