Whatever else you fail of, do not fail of the influence of the Holy Spirit; that is the only way you can handle the consciences of men.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

In the silences I make in the midst of the turmoil of life I have appointments with God. From these silences I come forth with spirit refreshed, and with a renewed sense of power. I hear a voice in the silences, and become increasingly aware that it is the voice of God.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

All my desire was the conversion of the heathen… I declare, now I am dying, I would not have spent my life otherwise for the whole world.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

I longed to be a flame of fire continually glowing in the divine service and building up of Christ’s kingdom to my last and dying breath.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

Oh! one hour with God infinitely exceeds all the pleasures and delights of this lower world.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

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 (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

Give yourself to prayer, to reading and meditation on divine truths: strive to penetrate to the bottom of them and never be content with a superficial knowledge.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

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 Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

Let me forget the world and be swallowed up in the desire to glorify God.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)

Lord, let me make a difference for you that is utterly disproportionate to who I am.

David Brainerd (Missionary, 1718 – 1747)