It is the duty of those who are entrusted with the Gospel to endeavor to make it known among all nations.
William CareyWhen I left England, my hope of India's conversion was very strong; but amongst so many obstacles, it would die, unless upheld by God. Well, I have God, and His Word is true. Though the superstitions of the heathen were a thousand times stronger than they are, and the example of the Europeans a thousand times worse; though I were deserted by all and persecuted by all, yet my faith, fixed on the sure Word, would rise above all obstructions and overcome every trial. God's cause will triumph. (William Carey, quoted in Iain Murray, The Puritan Hope, Banner of Truth 1971, p 140.)
William CareyWe must not be contented however with praying, without exerting ourselves in the use of means for the obtaining of those things we pray for.
William CareyYou have been saying much about Dr. Carey and his work. When I am gone, say nothing about Dr. Carey; speak about Dr. Carey's Saviour.
William CareyOne of the first, and most important of those duties which are incumbent upon us, is fervent and united prayer.
William CareyIf you want the Kingdom speeded, go out and speed it yourselves. Only obedience rationalizes prayer. Only Missions can redeem your intercessions from insincerity.
William CareyWilliam Carey chides his countrymen for deciding it would be impossible for the Gospel to travel over great distances and to penetrate varied cultures when they are willing to face the same trials for the sake of commerce.
William CareyThose who would be employed in propagating the Gospel should be familiar with the doctrines he is to combat and the doctrines he is to teach, and acquire a complete knowledge both of the Sacred Scriptures and of these philosophical and mythological dogmas which form the souls of the Buddhist and Hindu Systems.
William Carey...even on the low ground of common sense I seemed to be called to be a missionary. Is the kingdom a harvest field? Then I thought it reasonable that I should seek to work where the work was most abundant and the workers fewest.
William CareyThere are grave difficulties on every hand, and more are looming ahead. Therefore, we must go forward.
William CareyIf the biographer gives me credit for being a plodder, he will describe me justly. Anything beyond this will be too much. I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.
William CareyAdd to this occasional journeys, ministers’ meetings, etc., and you will rather wonder that I have any time, than that I have so little. I am not my own, nor would I choose for myself. Let God employ me where he thinks fit, and give me patience and discretion to fill up my station to his honour and glory.
William CareyWe have only to keep the end in view, and have our hearts thoroughly engaged in the pursuit of it, and means will not be very difficult.
William CareyIs not the commission of our Lord still binding upon us? Can we not do more than now we are doing?
William CareyExpect great things from God, receive great things from God. Expect little from God, receive little from God.
William CareyI am very defective in all duties... In prayer I wander and am formal... I soon tire; devotion languishes; and I do not walk with God.
William CareyThe most glorious works of grace that have ever took place, have been in answer to prayer.
William CareySurely it is worthwhile to lay ourselves out with all our might in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ.
William CareyPrayer - secret, fervent, believing prayer - lies at the root of all personal godliness.
William CareyA Christian minister is a person who in a peculiar sense is not his own; he is the servant of God, and therefore ought to be wholly devoted to Him.
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