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David Brainerd “He that winneth souls is wise” (Proverbs 11:30). David Brainerd (April 20, 1718 – October 9, 1747), was a pioneer missionary to the North American Indians. While living and preaching among the Delaware Indians of New Jersey, he wrote the following: “I care not where I live or what hardships I go through, so that I can but win souls for Christ. When I am asleep I dream of these things; as soon as I awake, the first thing I think of is this great work. All my desire is the conversion of sinners, and all my hope is in God.” Here are some further quotes: “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.” “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.” “If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world.” No wonder that during his short life he was used mightily in the blessing and salvation of so many. Would that we all had that same desire and fervency.
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