“Of late God has been pleased to keep my soul hungry almost continually, so that I have been filled with a kind of pleasing pain. When I really enjoy God, I feel my desires of Him the more insatiable and my thirstings after holiness more unquenchable.”
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Memoirs of the Rev. David Brainerd: Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania: Chiefly Taken from His Own Diary
This book offers a firsthand account of the life and work of the Rev. David Brainerd, a missionary who dedicated his life to serving the Native American communities in the regions of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania during the 18th century. The text is primarily compiled from Brainerd's personal diary, providing readers with an intimate look into the challenges and triumphs of his mission work, as well as insights into the cultural and religious dynamics of the time. more
Author
David Brainerd
David Brainerd was a prominent missionary born on April 20, 1718, and died on October 9, 1747. He dedicated his life to the spread of Christianity, particularly in North America. Brainerd is known for his missionary work among Native Americans and his profound religious experiences. more
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