d listening souls
in the Halls of Europe and Tabernacles of America, he has been the same
faithful, persevering, original, and pungent D. L. Moody, with an
unshaken faith in God, and a burning desire for the conversion of souls.
At home Mr. Moody is cheerful and happy; in the social circle he is
genial and companionable; in the pulpit he is Truth on fire. His native
town is Northfield, Mass., where he was born February 5th, 1837. He is
therefore now, (1896), fifty-nine years old.

IRA D. SANKEY.

Ira David Sankey, known throughout the world as the companion of Mr.
Moody, was born in Edenburg, Pa., August 28, 1840. His musical talents
were early developed. Political glee clubs at first monopolized his
genius, but after his conversion in 1857, the Sunday School and Church
opened wider fields, in which he has since labored with increasing
usefulness. In June, 1870, at a Christian Convention in Indianapolis,
after a morning service, where Mr. Sankey led the singing, he met, for
the first time, Mr. Moody. "Where do you live! Are you married? What
business are you in?" at once inquired the Evangelist; "I want you."
"What for?" "To help me in my work in Chicago." "I cannot leave my
business," replied the now astonished singer. "You must," said Moody. "I
have been looking for you for the last eight years." And thus was Mr.
Sankey "called" to be the companion and helper of the great Evangelist.
They have been laboring together, for about a score of years.

[Illustration: Portrait of IRA D. SANKEY]

D. W. WHITTLE.

For many years D. W. Whittle has been engaged in evangelistic work,
giving it all his time, talents and energy. His first effort in
connection with Mr. Bliss, who afterwards became his companion in the
cause, was made over twenty years ago in a small town near Chicago. It
was on this occasion that he told the story, "Hold the Fort," which the
"Singing Evangelist" has rendered immortal. He is in the prime of life,
and earnestly devoted to the Master's cause. His discourses are concise
and clear, abounding with Scripture quotations, and, like those of Mr.
Moody, interspersed with pointed anecdotes and illustrations. His
preaching has been signally blessed wherever he has been called to
labor.

[Illustration: Portrait of D. W. WHITTLE]

P. P. BLISS

Philip Paul Bliss, the "Sweet Singer," was born in Clearfield County,
Pa., in 1837. It was not until after he had reached the period of
manhood that