"Moorhouse, in his use of the Bible, was "a man apart" in the sphere
of evangelism. Like others of his day, he rose from the ranks of the
poor, and broke from associations with drunkards and music-hall frequenters-
and the "sing-song" of the mid-Victorian day was debased
indeed. From such a quagmire of sin and folly he emerged, riveting
the interest of great audiences, and creating not merely a strong aff ection
for himself-which he counted as nothing-but a sense of joy
and delight in Redemption's plan, and in the lovely pages of prophet
and apostle, wherein, by the inspiration of the Spirit, that plan is set
forth. In two continents the name of Moorhouse came to be suffi cient,
among many people, to arouse deep interest and profound attention.
"Of education, he had little or none; yet he was familiar with the ways
of men, and developed a wonderful gift for winning the ear of the
multitude. His personal appearance was by no means calculated to
impress, so frail was he, so boyish in simplicity; but when once his
tongue was unloosed, and the stores of his warm heart and alert mind
were brought forth, men were fascinated by his glowing words, being,
moreover, the more surprised that so much skill and so much fervour
lay hidden beneath so ordinary an exterior; wherefore, as he expounded
Scripture, still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all
he knew." -Excerpt from Henry Moorhouse: The English Evangelist