Dissenting clergyman Christopher Lake Moody was a hard-working literary professional who served for many years as one of the most productive reviewer at Ralph Griffiths's Monthly Review. He was so integral to the periodical's operation that there has been speculation that he may have taken on editorial responsibilities in addition to his reviewing duties. Moody also operated with Griffiths the St. James’s Chronicle and contributed to other periodicals as well. He published at least one sermon, The Value of the Poor, the Duties Owing to Them and the Importance of Leading Them to an Early Acquaintance with Religion (1786). He also edited A sketch of Modern France : In a Series of Letters. Written in the Years 1796 and 1797, during a Tour through France. By a Lady .