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““what a treasure, what an harvest must await such characters as Paul, and Eliot, and Brainerd, and others, who have given themselves wholly to the work of the Lord. What a heaven will it be to see the many myriads of poor heathens, of Britons amongst the rest, who by their labours have been brought to the knowledge of God. Surely a crown of rejoicing like this is worth aspiring to. Surely it is worth while to lay ourselves out with all our might, in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage praises those devoted to spreading Christian faith, seeing their work as a harvest and a heavenly reward, urging believers to labor vigorously for Christ's kingdom.
In simple terms: Devotion to spreading God's word yields heavenly reward; work hard for Christ.
Key Takeaway
Labor wholeheartedly for Christ's cause.
Themes
faith
mission
reward
devotion
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- church outreach
- personal evangelism
- mission trips
- faith education
Key Concepts
Christian evangelism
spiritual harvest
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your work reflect genuine love for others?
- What does “heavenly reward” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overlook cultural diversity and autonomy of non‑Christian peoples.