I have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and therefore I fear I shall be finally left of God. David Brainerd convictionfearfinally Change image and share on social
Further, Take heed that you faithfully perform the business you have to do in the world, from a regard to the commands of God; and not from an ambitious desire of being esteemed better than others. David Brainerd ambitiousbusinesscommand Change image and share on social
Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none. David Brainerd badlyflowgratification Change image and share on social
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 goodpainprecious Change image and share on social
When you cease from labour, fill up your time in reading, meditation, and prayer: and while your hands are labouring, let your heart be employed, as much as possible, in divine thoughts. David Brainerd ceasedivineemploy Change image and share on social
Once more, Never think that you can live to God by your own power or strength; but always look to and rely on him for assistance, yea, for all strength and grace. David Brainerd assistancegodgrace Change image and share on social
We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can. David Brainerd designfaithfullyglorify share on social
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 calldesigngod Change image and share on social
First, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety. David Brainerd dailyendeavourlife Change image and share on social
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 designgodobserve Change image and share on social