I am an old sinner; and if God had designed mercy for me, he would have called me home to himself before now.
David BrainerdFirst, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.
David BrainerdWe should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can.
David BrainerdI 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