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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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David Brainerd
Age: 29 †
Born: 1718
Born: April 20
Died: 1747
Died: October 9
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This morning about nine I withdrew to the woods for prayer. I was in such anguish that when I arose from my knees I felt extremely weak and overcome. ...I cared not how or where I lived, or what hardships I went through, so that I could but gain souls for Christ.
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Once more, never think that you can live to God by your own power or strength but always look to and rely on him for assistance, yea, for all strength and grace.
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