“Thirsting desires and longings possessed my soul after perfect holiness. God was so precious to my soul that the world with all its enjoyments appeared vile. I had no more value for the favor of men than for pebbles.”
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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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Source: 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
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