If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world. – David Brainerd
We should always look upon ourselves as Gods servants, placed in Gods world, to do his work and accordingly labour faithfully for him not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can. – David Brainerd
Once more, 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. – David Brainerd
As the most extravagant errors were received among the established articles of their faith, so the most infamous vices obtained in their practice, and were indulged not only with impunity, but authorized by the sanction of their laws. – David Brainerd