The Life of David Brainerd

by David Brainerd

The missionary diary that sent a thousand missionaries. A raw account of prayer, weakness and the glory of God, edited by Jonathan Edwards.

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1PART I. From his birth to the time when he began to study for the ministry
2PART II. From his beginning to study, till his being examined and licensed to preach
3PART III. From his being licensed to preach, till he was appointed Missionary to the Indians
4PART IV. From his appointment, to his entrance on the mission at Kaunaumeek
5PART V. From his beginning to instruct the Indians, to his ordination
6PART VI. From his ordination, till he began to preach to the Indians at Crossweeksung, where he had his most remarkable success
7PART VII. Return from his last journey to Susquehannah in a consumption, whereof he died
8PART VIII. From his return to Susquehannah, till his death

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About the author

David Brainerd

David Brainerd (1718-1747) was a missionary to the Native Americans who died at twenty-nine in Jonathan Edwards' home. His diary, edited and published by Edwards, shaped William Carey, Jim Elliot and the modern missionary movement.

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