In this moving memoir, Jonathan Edwards documents the life of David Brainerd, a devoted Christian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the Gospel among Native Americans in the 18th century. From his early struggles with illness to his remarkable accomplishments as a missionary, Brainerd's story is one of courage and faith that will inspire readers of all backgrounds.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.