True Religion

"It seems that much more of true religion consists in deep humility, brokenness of heart, and an abasing sense of barrenness and want of grace and holiness, than most who are called Christians imagine... many of whom seem to know of no other religion but elevated joys and affections."


- David Brainerd (1718-1747), was orphaned at age 14 and converted upon his 21st year. A friend of Jonathan Edwards, he became one of the first missionaries to the American Indians in the New England area. He was constantly sick due to his labors, and died of tuberculosis at the age of 29. He wrote in his diary, "I hardly ever so longed to live to God and to be altogether devoted to Him; I wanted to wear out my life in His service and for His glory."