We 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 BrainerdFirst, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.
David BrainerdI have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and therefore I fear I shall be finally left of God.
David BrainerdHere am I, send me; send me to the ends of the earth; send me to the rough, the savage lost of the wilderness; send me from all that is called comfort on earth; send me even to death itself, if it be but in your service, and to promote your kingdom
David Brainerd