Quote by Sir Wilfred T. Grenfell
In 1883 while I was working at the London Hospital I chanced to turn in to one of D. L. Moody's great tent meetings in the slums of East London. I was amazed to see on the platform with him several men whose athletic prowess was world-famous. That was a credential to me that it was worth stopping to listen to what was going to be said. I still believe athletic success is an invaluable asset to a preacher. Christ, I am sure, wants football, baseball, and track-team men in an age when theological expositions, however deep and learned, when orthodoxy, conventionality, or even correct vestments and ritual, have so little attraction for the young men who will be leaders tomorrow.
Summary
The quote suggests that the presence of world-famous athletes at a religious meeting by D.L. Moody in East London caught the attention of the speaker. This became an important credential for the speaker because it indicated that the message being delivered was worth listening to. The quote further expresses a belief that athletic success can be a valuable asset for preachers, as young men are more attracted to sports and physical prowess rather than theological discussions or tradition. The speaker affirms that Christ desires men involved in sports to become leaders and attract the youth to religious teachings.
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