David Brainerd's Personal Testimony

by David Brainerd, Walter Searle (Editor), Andrew Murray (Foreword)

David Brainerd was a missionary to the American Indians from 1743-1747. But he is also remembered for his daily practice of fervent prayer and singleminded yearning for holiness. As Andrew Murray writes, Brainerd's example "rebukes the prayerlessness and lukewarmness of most Christian lives."

This little book chronicles David Brainerd's spiritual journey, his struggles with his faith and work.

Brainerd's life was brief (he died at the age of twentynine) but it was given to God with an intensity and wholeheartedness that few experience. This book is sure to inspire Christians to a greater devotion.

Genres: Biography, Prayer, Christian

117 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

David Brainerd was Christian missionary to the Native Americans, particularly among the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. His posthumously-published biography has become a source of inspiration and encouragement to many Christians, especially missionaries.

Reviews

[Anne (In Search of Wonder)]

His testimony is a powerful one, as is the story of the revival among the tribes to whom he ministered, but this little book is only excerpts from other, more complete works, so I felt like I was missing vital information as I went along.

[Andrea]

What an example of a Godley man, totally committed to do God's will.

[Carey Smoak]

A truly inspirational book. David Brainerd's prayers and thoughts should inspire all of us.

[Kimberly]

It may be a short book, but it's deep--a deep collection of thoughts and journal entries by David Brainerd. He wasn't perfect by any means--and he would echo that, but he's just so honest with what he's feeling--how discouraging his ministry was at times, but also how refreshed and encouraged he was through time alone with God. Wow! I read this occasionally for devotionals...I would recommend it for your quiet times also.

[Michael Vincent]

A beautiful testimony of one with a heart for God and prayer along with a desire to share the gospel with those who didn't know Christ. These selections from his journal challenge and motivate us to pursue God and His Word and Work with the same passion as Brainerd.