“…we had a light in this candlestick, which did not only enlighten the room, but gave light to others far and near : but it is put out ; we did not sufficiently value it…”

“A great light is fallen ; one of eminency for holiness, learning, parts, and abilities ; a pastor, a scholar, a divine of the first magnitude ; holiness gave a Divine lustre to his other accomplishments, it shined in his whole course, and was diffused through his whole conversation. I need not tell you of [...]

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“Now morning being come, he looked back, not out of desire to return, but to see, by the light of the day, what hazards he had gone through in the dark. “

“When Christian had travelled in this disconsolate condition some considerable time, he thought he heard the voice of a man, as going before him, saying, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me.” [Ps. 23:4] Then he was glad, and that for [...]

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September 24 – “…for when we are under the protection of God, we must necessarily continue safe and safe for ever; not that we shall be free from evils, but that the Lord will deliver us from thousand deaths, and ever preserve our life in safety.”

“…but this is yet the conclusion of the argument,—that as God had adopted that people, and received them into favor, and testified that he would be their defender, the Prophet confidently draws this inference,—that this people cannot perish, for they are preserved by God. No power of the world, nor any of its defences, can [...]

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“When I am gone, say nothing about Dr. Carey…speak about Dr. Carey’s Saviour.”

“Among his last visitors was young Duff [Scottish missionary Alexander Duff]. At the close of one visit he heard, as he left the room, a feeble voice calling him back. ‘Mr Duff!’ said Carey softy but with earnestness, ‘Mr Duff! You have been speaking about Dr. Carey, Dr. Carey; when I am gone, say nothing [...]

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The valley of the shadow of death

“This is indeed the valley of the shadow of death to me..O what I would give for a sympathetic friend to whom I might open my heart! But I rejoice that I am here, notwithstanding, and God is here, who cannot only have compassion, but is able to save to the uttermost.” Journal entry of William Carey, [...]

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