Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none
David BrainerdThe 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 BrainerdThis morning about nine I withdrew to the woods for prayer. I was in such anguish that when I arose from my knees I felt extremely weak and overcome. ...I cared not how or where I lived, or what hardships I went through, so that I could but gain souls for Christ.
David Brainerd