David Brainerd was an American missionary to the Native Americans who had a particularly fruitful ministry among the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. During his short life he was beset by many difficulties. As a result, his biography has become a source of inspiration and encouragement to many Christians, including missionaries such as William Carey and Jim Elliot, and Brainerd's cousin, the Second Great Awakening evangelist James Brainerd Taylor.
If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world. happiness & hope
I have a secret thought from some things I have observed, that God may perhaps design you for some singular service in the world. design
I fear God never showed mercy to one so vile as I. fear
We are a long time in learning that all our strength and salvation is in God. faith, learning & strength
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other sayings from John Millington Synge
3 other sayings from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
28 other thoughts from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other quotes from Dave Barry
27 other quotes from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 quotes from Winston Churchill
74 quotes from Winston Churchill