First, Resolve upon, and daily endeavour to practise, a life of seriousness and strict sobriety.
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My disorder has been attended with several symptoms of a consumption; and I have been at times apprehensive that my great change was at hand: yet blessed be God, I have never been affrighted; but, on the contrary, at times much delighted with a view of its approach.David Brainerd
As to my success here I cannot say much as yet: the Indians seem generally kind, and well-disposed towards me, and are mostly very attentive to my instructions, and seem willing to be taught further.
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.
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I love to be a pilgrim and stranger in this wilderness it seems most fit for such a poor ignorant, worthless, despised creature as I.
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I have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and therefore I fear I shall be finally left of God.
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