It has always happened hitherto that whenever I have begun to feel an attachment to places, persons, or things, of a merely temporary nature, I have been carried away from them. Amen! May I live as a stranger and pilgrim… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
I am immortal until God's work for me to do is done. The Lord reigns. — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
The impious man, who sells his country's freedom Makes all the guilt of tyranny his own. His are her slaughters, her oppressions his; Just… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
I am born for God only. Christ is nearer to me than father, or mother, or sister - a near relation, a more affectionate… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
I have rightfully no other business each day but to do God's work as a servant, constantly regarding His pleasure. May I have grace… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
Since I have known God in a saving manner, painting, poetry, and music have had charms unknown to me before. I have received what… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
My soul, alas, needs these uneasinesses in outward things, to be driven to take refuge in God. — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
It has always happened hitherto that whenever I have begun to feel an attachment to places, persons, or things, of a merely temporary nature,… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become. — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
Do not suppose, dearest Sir, that I am so short-sighted as to destroy my life by English preaching, or any other preaching. St. Paul… — Henry Martyn Copy Share Image
