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James M. (James Martin) Gray
1851–1935
A longtime Bible teacher and preacher, he helped shape Moody Bible Institute in the early 20th century and was also known for writing hymns and devotional works. His life joined pastoral work, education, and publishing in a way that left a lasting mark on evangelical readers and listeners.
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How to Master the English Bible An Experience, a Method, a Result, an Illustration
by James M. (James Martin) Gray
About the author
Born in New York City on May 11, 1851, James Martin Gray became a pastor in the Reformed Episcopal Church before rising to wider prominence as a Bible teacher, editor, and school leader. He served in church ministry in Boston and built a reputation as a clear, practical speaker on Scripture.
Gray is best remembered as the third president of Moody Bible Institute, serving from 1904 to 1934. During those years he helped guide the school through a long period of growth, and he also became known through conferences, teaching, and religious publishing.
Alongside his leadership work, he wrote books, edited religious periodicals, and contributed hymn texts, making him a familiar name to many Christian readers of his era. He died in Chicago on September 21, 1935.