![]() And the story is not by any means all bleak Brainerd certainly knew times of real closeness to God, and saw touches of revival in his ministry.” “The poor man was sick, and his devotion to Christ and his self-sacrificial labours among indigenous Americans stand as a testimony to what God can do through weak and damaged people. He lives in Aurora, Nebraska and has previously written for the ‘Heroes of the Faith’ series. Vance Christie is a pastor and author best known for vivid retelling of missionary stories. By considering the life of Brainerd this book will be of tremendous spiritual benefit to you as you read of a young man plagued with depression and yet made so effective under God. He lived a short life but in his four years as a missionary he was blessed with a period of revival amongst the Indians to whom he had been ministering. David Brainerd was devoted to live for his Lord. ![]() “…I hardly ever so longed to live to God and to be altogether devoted to Him I wanted to wear out my life in his service and for his glory …” – David Brainerd ![]()
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