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
Ardent love or desire introduced, as passionately longing to please and glorify the Divine Being, to be in every respect conformed to him, and in that way to enjoy him. David Brainerd ardentconformdesire Change image and 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
The whole world appears to me like a huge vacuum, a vast empty space, whence nothing desirable, or at least satisfactory, can possibly be derived; and I long daily to die more and more to it; even though I obtain not that comfort from spiritual things which I earnestly desire. David Brainerd appearcomfortdaily share on social
I bless God for this retirement: I never was more thankful for any thing than I have been of late for the necessity I am under of self-denial in many respects. David Brainerd blessdenialgod Change image and share on social
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 attentivedisposegenerally 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
If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world. David Brainerd godhappinesshope Change image and share on social
I am more weary of life, I think, than ever I was. David Brainerd lifeweary Change image and share on social
My disorder has been attended with several symptoms of a consumption; and I have been at times apprehensive that my great change was at hand: yet blessed be God, I have never been affrighted; but, on the contrary, at times much delighted with a view of its approach. David Brainerd affrightapprehensiveapproach share on social
