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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

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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

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I am an old sinner; and if God had designed mercy for me, he would have called me home to himself before now. ↗

— David Brainerd

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As between mileage and experience choose experience. ↗

— Clifton Fadiman

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I am more weary of life, I think, than ever I was. ↗

— David Brainerd

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Each mind is pressed, and open every ear, to hear new tidings, though they no way joy us. ↗

— Edward Fairfax

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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. ↗

— David Brainerd

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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

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Gertrude Stein was masterly in making nothing happen very slowly. ↗

— Clifton Fadiman

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The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state; infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies; and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery. ↗

— David Brainerd

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