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 to live above every human motive, simply with God and to God. — 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
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
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
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
My soul, alas, needs these uneasinesses in outward things, to be driven to take refuge in God. — Henry Martyn Copy Share
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
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
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
How or by what magic is it, that we convey our thoughts to one another with such case and accuracy? — Henry Martyn Copy Share
Let me burn out for God. After all, whatever God may appoint, prayer is the great thing. Oh, that I might be a man… — Henry Martyn Copy Share
