For a lot of the time Moody's Mum, Betsey, was Unitarian, however after returning from two years in England Moody went home for some rest and relaxation. He says,
'Cold unitarians….My heart burned to draw them to Christ'
After spending some time in his hometown he was invited to preach and did over a number of evenings
'Betsey came from pride, determined not to budge from her convictions…..A Unitarian till shed died. On the hills, alone or with his friends, Moody wrestled in prayer. Some song, some graphic Bible story pierced her shield of moral confidence, but she gave no sign until on one of the last evenings, when Moody invited those to rise in their places who wished to acknowledge Christ as Son of God and trust in Him as Saviour, "that we might pray for you", Betsey rose. Moody was so overcome that he could barely ask one of the others to lead the prayer. On the last night Samuel (his brother0 stood.
Really enjoying this book…..
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