<P> In June 1871 at an International Sunday School Convention in Indianapolis , Dwight Moody met Ira D. Sankey , up to then a single - gospel - singer , with whom he soon began to cooperate and collaborate . Four months later in October 1871 the Great Chicago Fire destroyed Dwight 's church building , as well as his family dwelling and the homes of most of his churchmembers . Many had to flee the flames , saving only their lives , and ending up completely destitute . Moody , reporting on the disaster , said about his own situation that : `` ... he saved nothing but his reputation and his Bible . '' Moody 's chapel was rebuilt within three months as the Chicago Avenue Church . </P>
<P> In June 1871 at an International Sunday School Convention in Indianapolis , Dwight Moody met Ira D. Sankey , up to then a single - gospel - singer , with whom he soon began to cooperate and collaborate . Four months later in October 1871 the Great Chicago Fire destroyed Dwight 's church building , as well as his family dwelling and the homes of most of his churchmembers . Many had to flee the flames , saving only their lives , and ending up completely destitute . Moody , reporting on the disaster , said about his own situation that : `` ... he saved nothing but his reputation and his Bible . '' Moody 's chapel was rebuilt within three months as the Chicago Avenue Church . </P>
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Ira D. Sankey
Ira D. Sankey