QuotesTemple
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
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
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
We are a long time in learning that all our strength and salvation is in God.
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
I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I.
David Brainerd
If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world.
David Brainerd
If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world.
David Brainerd
We are a long time in learning that all our strength and salvation is in God.
David Brainerd
The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery.
David Brainerd
Ardent love or desire introduced, as passionately longing to please and glorify the Divine Being, to be in every respect conformed to him, and in that way to enjoy him.
David Brainerd
We are a long time in learning that all our strength and salvation is in God.
David Brainerd
Once more, Never think that you can live to God by your own power or strength but always look to and rely on him for assistance, yea, for all strength and grace.
David Brainerd
I bless God for this retirement: I never was more thankful for any thing than I have been of late for the necessity I am under of self-denial in many respects.
David Brainerd
The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery.
David Brainerd