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.
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