I am born for God only. Christ is nearer to me than father, or mother, or sister - a near relation, a more affectionate Friend; and I rejoice to follow Him, and to love Him. Blessed Jesus! Thou art all I want - a forerunner to me in all I ever shall go through as a Christian, a minister, or a missionary.
If [God] has work for me to do, I cannot die. - Henry Martyn
If [God] has work for me to do, I cannot die.
- Henry Martyn
The man who pauses in his honesty wants little of a villain. - Henry Martyn
The man who pauses in his honesty wants little of a villain.
I see no business in life but the work of Christ. - Henry Martyn
I see no business in life but the work of Christ.
God and eternal things are my only pleasure. - Henry Martyn
God and eternal things are my only pleasure.
Even if I should never see a native converted, God may design by my patience and continuance in the Word to encourage future missionaries. - Henry Martyn
Even if I should never see a native converted, God may design by my patience and continuance in the Word to encourage future missionaries.
The power of gentleness is irresistible. - Henry Martyn
The power of gentleness is irresistible.
The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become. - Henry Martyn
The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become.
Let me burn out for God. After all, whatever God may appoint, prayer is the great thing. Oh, that I might be a man of prayer! - Henry Martyn
Let me burn out for God. After all, whatever God may appoint, prayer is the great thing. Oh, that I might be a man of prayer!
The impious man, who sells his country's freedom Makes all the guilt of tyranny his own. His are her slaughters, her oppressions his; Just heav'n! re… - Henry Martyn
The impious man, who sells his country's freedom Makes all the guilt of tyranny his own. His are her slaughters, her oppressions his; Just heav'n! re…
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