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David Brainerd (1718-1747) was a missionary to the Indians along the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers in colonial America.
David Brainerd (1718-1747) was a missionary to the Indians along the Susquehanna and Delaware Rivers in colonial America.
Tragically, David Brainerd contracted [[tuberculosis]], whereupon Princeton president Jonathan Edwards provided care for him at his home. Brainerd died at age 29, but his journal lived on to inspire millions, such as
He attended [[Yale]], but was expelled for criticizing the worldliness of some members of the faculty. He was deemed to be “too religious” for the then-Christian school.<ref>[http://www.swordofthelord.com/biographies/BrainerdDavid.htm Biography of David Brainerd] by the [[Sword of the Lord]]</ref>
William Carey, Oswald J. Smith and John Wesley.
Tragically, David Brainerd contracted [[tuberculosis]], whereupon Princeton president Jonathan Edwards provided care for him at his home. Brainerd died at age 29, but his journal lived on to inspire millions, such as William Carey, Oswald J. Smith and John Wesley.
== His Journal ==
== His Journal ==