I board with a poor Scotchman: his wife can talk scarce any English. David Brainerd boardenglishpoor 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
We are a long time in learning that all our strength and salvation is in God. David Brainerd godlearnlong 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
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
I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I. David Brainerd feargodmercy 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
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
