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David Brainerd: The Apostle To The North American Indians
First released in 1890, this book has undergone minor revisions and received a fresh formatting in this updated edition. Brainerd, a renowned missionary among North American Indians, is the subject of this concise biography. We believe this condensed account is more accessible and digestible than Brainerd's original biography, with the expectation and confidence that it will be spiritually enriching for readers.
The author Jesse Page writes, "Above all he was a man who lived very near to Christ. Although often bewailing his coldness of heart and languor of love, one cannot help feeling that this man knew his Lord with reverent intimacy, and walked with Him, until the Divine hand opened the gate of everlasting bliss for His servant to enter, and go no more out for ever. Such high communion this man had, such glorious revelations of his Master's presence, that his path through the dreary solitudes of forest and wilderness became hallowed ground. If the reading of Brainerd's life teaches nothing else, it will not fail to impress everyone with a profound sense of what a consecrated man may be and do. Contact with such a character is inspiration, and to know his heart is to enter a sanctuary."
The author Jesse Page writes, "Above all he was a man who lived very near to Christ. Although often bewailing his coldness of heart and languor of love, one cannot help feeling that this man knew his Lord with reverent intimacy, and walked with Him, until the Divine hand opened the gate of everlasting bliss for His servant to enter, and go no more out for ever. Such high communion this man had, such glorious revelations of his Master's presence, that his path through the dreary solitudes of forest and wilderness became hallowed ground. If the reading of Brainerd's life teaches nothing else, it will not fail to impress everyone with a profound sense of what a consecrated man may be and do. Contact with such a character is inspiration, and to know his heart is to enter a sanctuary."
121 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2024
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November 7, 2025
The Life and Diary of David Brained by Edwards has been one of the most inspiring, convicting, and transforming books in my life. I have gone back to it again and again through the years. Though I felt as if I know Brainerd quite well, this older biography by Jesse Page, brought me into an even greater understanding of his life and thought. It was not the organization of the facts and events of Brainerd's life, but the insightful commentary of what was going on in Brainerd's heart that make this biography so rich. I also greatly appreciated his intro on John Elliot and concluding summary on the ongoing outreach to the American Indians that took place throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
May the Lord pour out his Spirit on many peoples in our day who dwell in darkness. May we one day say just as Brained did, "During this incredible season, the power of God's presence among them was truly astonishing, as if the heavens had bowed down, and it felt like God was on the verge of converting the entire world. The operation of the Holy Spirit was so overwhelmingly prevalent, affecting both the old and the young, that it seemed as if no one would remain in a state of spiritual security. I began to believe that I would never again despair of the conversion of any living person, regardless of who they were or their circumstances." (pp. 86-87)
May the Lord pour out his Spirit on many peoples in our day who dwell in darkness. May we one day say just as Brained did, "During this incredible season, the power of God's presence among them was truly astonishing, as if the heavens had bowed down, and it felt like God was on the verge of converting the entire world. The operation of the Holy Spirit was so overwhelmingly prevalent, affecting both the old and the young, that it seemed as if no one would remain in a state of spiritual security. I began to believe that I would never again despair of the conversion of any living person, regardless of who they were or their circumstances." (pp. 86-87)
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