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
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
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
I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I. David Brainerd feargodmercy 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
Again, Be careful to make a good improvement of precious time. David Brainerd carefulgoodimprovement Change image and share on social
A few of the sublimest geniuses of Rome and Athens had some faint discoveries of the spiritual nature of the human soul, and formed some probable conjectures, that man was designed for a future state of existence. David Brainerd athensconjecturedesign share on social
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 beholddeplorableeye Change image and 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