An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend Mr David Brainerd (1749)

by David Brainerd

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An inspirational and truly dedicated servant of the lord, David Brainerd endured hardship after hardship while maintaining a singularly devoted heart and mind for God. Not only did his faith remain true and steadfast, but his determination to bring God's light to others provided an even greater element of encouragement even to the pastors and missionaries working alongside him. Traveling thousands of miles and struggling with illness and physical hardships, Brainerd brought the word of God to remote Native Americans despite the many limitations of his day and of his own health and wellbeing. A spiritually challenging, convicting, yet extremely motivational work, The Life and Diary of David Brainerd has been recommended by pastors and spiritual leaders throughout history since its first publication 1749. This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved Christian audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works. Graham Geisler brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.… (more)

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David Brainerd was an American missionary to the Native Americans who had a particularly fruitful ministry among the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. During his short life he was beset by many difficulties. As a result, his biography has become a source of inspiration and encouragement to many Christians, including missionaries.

phoovermt | May 11, 2023 |

Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York_ New-Jersey_ and Pennsylvania: Cheifly Taken from His Own Diary.

Gordon_C_Olson_Libr | Apr 5, 2022 |

What a great testimony of faithfulness. (

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Isaiah40 | Sep 7, 2021 |

I listened to this as an audio book. It is hard to think of something that could've been more depressing. Brainerd is known for having been a weary soul--constantly battling the trials of life and suffering periods of melancholy and depression. I was amazed that he managed to accomplish anything at all. His personal discipline in devotions was an inspiration particularly as he frequently didn't feel close to God. His obedience at these times was impressive. His humility and recognition of his own sinfulness before a Holy God is something that we should probably all dwell on. This was often the reason for his misery.

The book itself was hard to listen to. It is, as the title suggests, a series of diary entries, and not much else. The entries are all remarkably similar describing how Brainerd was feeling spiritually that day and with brief details of his activities and how he felt about them. There is little of his actual work with the Indians--it wasn't possible to get a feel for any of the ministry/characters that he ministered to from his diary.

This was worth listening to in an age of charismatic emotional experiences and people claiming all sorts of things in the name of God. In a day when we are told that if we don't feel like worshiping God we should repent and go home. Brainerd demonstrated the biblical response which was obedience despite his feelings. (John 14 vs 15) This was an encouragement to persevere in the hard times and struggles. (

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sparkleandchico | Jun 2, 2017 |

Deeply moving. May God raise up more men and women with a like passion and zeal for the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (

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stephendr | Dec 5, 2008 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
David Brainerd	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Edwards, Jonathan	Editor	main author	some editions	confirmed
Howard, Philip E.	Editor	main author	some editions	confirmed
Pettit, Norman	Editor	main author	some editions	confirmed
Edwards, Jonathan	Editor	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Life and Diary of David Brainerd

An Account of the Life of the Late Reverend Mr David Brainerd

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An account of the life of the late Reverend Mr David Brainerd : minister of the Gospel, Missionary to the Indians, from the Honourable Society in Scotland, for the Propagation of Christian Knowledge, and Pastor of a Church of Christian Indians in New-Jersey. who died at Northampton in New-England, October 9. 1747, in the 30th year of his age. Chiefly taken from his own diary, and other private Writings, written for his own Use ; and now published, By Jonathan Edwards, A.M. Then Minister of the Gospel at Northampton, afterwards President of the College of New-Jersey. To which is annexed, 1. Mr Brainerd's journal while among the Indians. II. Mr Pemberton's sermon at his ordination. With an Appendix relative to the Indian Affairs

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An inspirational and truly dedicated servant of the lord, David Brainerd endured hardship after hardship while maintaining a singularly devoted heart and mind for God. Not only did his faith remain true and steadfast, but his determination to bring God's light to others provided an even greater element of encouragement even to the pastors and missionaries working alongside him. Traveling thousands of miles and struggling with illness and physical hardships, Brainerd brought the word of God to remote Native Americans despite the many limitations of his day and of his own health and wellbeing. A spiritually challenging, convicting, yet extremely motivational work, The Life and Diary of David Brainerd has been recommended by pastors and spiritual leaders throughout history since its first publication 1749. This series, published by ONE audiobooks, seeks to produce Classic Christian titles read by well known and loved Christian audiobook narrators. ONE takes great care to cast these titles with readers who will provide an unmatched listening experience for these important works. Graham Geisler brings his passion to every performance and is considered to be one of the top audiobook narrators in the industry.

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