David Brainerd

As to my success here I cannot say much as yet: the Indians seem generally kind, and well-disposed towards me, and are mostly very attentive to my instructions, and seem willing to be taught further. ↗

— David Brainerd

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I am an old sinner; and if God had designed mercy for me, he would have called me home to himself before now. ↗

— David Brainerd

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I am more weary of life, I think, than ever I was. ↗

— David Brainerd

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I board with a poor Scotchman: his wife can talk scarce any English. ↗

— David Brainerd

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I have a secret thought from some things I have observed, that God may perhaps design you for some singular service in the world. ↗

— David Brainerd

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I have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and therefore I fear I shall be finally left of God. ↗

— David Brainerd

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Oh, how precious is time, and how it pains me to see it slide away, while I do so little to any good purpose. ↗

— David Brainerd

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The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state; infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies; and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery. ↗

— David Brainerd

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Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none. ↗

— David Brainerd

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