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David Brainerd: The Last Words of a FlameExploring the Final Moments and Lasting Legacy of America's First Missionary to the Native Americans A Life Consumed by Fire. A Legacy Forged in the Wilderness. In the quiet corners of American history lies the story of David Brainerd, a name synonymous with radical faith and relentless sacrifice. He was America's first missionary to the Native Americans, a brilliant but troubled young man expelled from Yale who chose the unforgiving wilderness over the comfort of society. Brainerd's story is one of profound contrast: a life of relentless physical suffering-plagued by tuberculosis, isolation, and despair-counterbalanced by an unyielding spiritual fervor. Driven by a singular, consuming passion (""I cared not where or how I lived, or what hardships I went through, so that I could but gain souls for Christ,"" he wrote), Brainerd braved the New Jersey frontier to establish the Crossweeksung church, a vibrant community born amid hardship. But this is not simply a tale of mission; it is the journey of a soul grappling with its own mortality. David Brainerd: The Last Words of a Flame invites you to walk with Brainerd through his final, agonizing months. Historian Jeremy J. Bentley meticulously traces the flame's final flicker, from his tireless work in the forest to his departure from the field and the quiet, impactful last moments spent in the home of Jonathan Edwards. Inside, you will explore: The Origins of the Fire: Brainerd's early life, spiritual awakening, and the tumultuous expulsion from Yale that set him on his missionary path. Harvest Amid Hardship: The groundbreaking ministry at Crossweeksung and the birth of the Delaware Church. The Final Call: An intimate look at his decline, the reflections that consumed his last days, and his death in October 1747. Ripples Across the Frontier: How Brainerd's preserved journals-published by Jonathan Edwards-ignited the modern missionary movement and continue to shape global faith today. Brainerd's life was short, ending at just 29, but its impact was eternal. He faced his trials with unwavering devotion, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire all who are called to serve. This is the definitive account of a life lived on the edge, a final burst of light that continues to burn brightly long after the flame went out. Discover the enduring power of a life consumed by a greater purpose.

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