It is remarkable that God began this work among the Indians at a time when I had the least hope, and to my apprehension the least rational prospect of success.
David BrainerdFirst, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.
David BrainerdGod designs that those whom He sanctifies...shall tarry awhile in this present evil world, that their own experience of temptations may teach them how great the deliverance is, which God has wrought for them.
David Brainerd