“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.”
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The Life of the Rev. David Brainerd, Missionary to the Indians, from the Society in Scotland, for Propagating Christian Knowledge: Who Died at Northampton, in New-England, October 9, 1747, in the 30th Year of His Age
This book is a comprehensive biography of the Rev. David Brainerd, focusing on his mission to the Native American tribes and his own personal faith journey. It covers his work with the Society in Scotland for Propagating Christian Knowledge and his subsequent ministry in New England, culminating in his untimely death at the age of 30. more
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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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