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David Brainerd quotes

American Clergyman April 20, 1718 – October 9, 1747

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David Brainerd quote: "I have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and..."
I have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and therefore I fear I shall be finally left of God. David Brainerd
When you cease from labour, fill up your time in reading, meditation, and prayer: and while your hands are labouring, let your heart be employed, as much as possible, in divine thoughts. David Brainerd
Further, Take heed that you faithfully perform the business you have to do in the world, from a regard to the commands of God; and not from an ambitious desire of being esteemed better than others. David Brainerd
David Brainerd quote: "I am an old sinner; and if God had designed mercy for me, he..."
I am an old sinner; and if God had designed mercy for me, he would have called me home to himself before now. David Brainerd
I have a secret thought from some things I have observed, that God may perhaps design you for some singular service in the world. David Brainerd
The whole world appears to me like a huge vacuum, a vast empty space, whence nothing desirable, or at least satisfactory, can possibly be derived; and I long daily to die more and more to it; even though I obtain not that comfort from spiritual things which I earnestly desire. David Brainerd
David Brainerd quote: "I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I."
I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I. David Brainerd
David Brainerd quote: "I board with a poor Scotchman: his wife can talk scarce any..."
I board with a poor Scotchman: his wife can talk scarce any English. David Brainerd
As the most extravagant errors were received among the established articles of their faith, so the most infamous vices obtained in their practice, and were indulged not only with impunity, but authorized by the sanction of their laws. David Brainerd
David Brainerd quote: "Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches,..."
Worldly pleasures, such as flow from greatness, riches, honours, and sensual gratifications, are infinitely worse than none. David Brainerd

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