Henry Martyn

I am immortal until God's work for me to do is done. The Lord reigns.

— Henry Martyn

The impious man, who sells his country's freedom Makes all the guilt of tyranny his own. His are her slaughters, her oppressions…

— Henry Martyn

I am born for God only. Christ is nearer to me than father, or mother, or sister - a near relation, a…

— Henry Martyn

I have rightfully no other business each day but to do God's work as a servant, constantly regarding His pleasure. May I…

— Henry Martyn

God and eternal things are my only pleasure.

— Henry Martyn

Since I have known God in a saving manner, painting, poetry, and music have had charms unknown to me before. I have…

— Henry Martyn

The power of gentleness is irresistible.

— Henry Martyn

My soul, alas, needs these uneasinesses in outward things, to be driven to take refuge in God.

— Henry Martyn

It has always happened hitherto that whenever I have begun to feel an attachment to places, persons, or things, of a merely…

— Henry Martyn

I see no business in life but the work of Christ.

— Henry Martyn

The spirit of Christ is the spirit of missions. The nearer we get to Him, the more intensely missionary we become.

— Henry Martyn

Do not suppose, dearest Sir, that I am so short-sighted as to destroy my life by English preaching, or any other preaching.…

— Henry Martyn

The man who pauses in his honesty wants little of a villain.

— Henry Martyn

How or by what magic is it, that we convey our thoughts to one another with such case and accuracy?

— Henry Martyn

Let me burn out for God. After all, whatever God may appoint, prayer is the great thing. Oh, that I might be…

— Henry Martyn

Even if I should never see a native converted, God may design by my patience and continuance in the Word to encourage…

— Henry Martyn

Now let me burn out for God.

— Henry Martyn

If [God] has work for me to do, I cannot die.

— Henry Martyn