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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
