[We are now come to that part of Mr. Brainerd's life wherein he had the greatest success in his labours for the good of souls, and in his particular business as a missionary to the Indians. After all his agonising in prayer, and all the interchanges of his raised hopes and expectations and then disappointments and discouragements; and after waiting as it were through a long night, at length the day dawns. He went forth weeping, bearing precious seed, and now he comes with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. The desired event is brought to pass at last; but at a time, in a place, and upon subjects that scarcely ever entered into his heart. An account of this would undoubtedly gratify the Christian reader, and it should have been here inserted as it stands in his Diary, had not a particular account of this glorious and wonderful success been drawn up by Mr. Brainerd himself, pursuant to the order of the Honourable Society in Scotland, and published by him in his lifetime.]

Wednesday, June 19, 1715.—Rode to the Indians at Crossweeksung; found few at home; discoursed to them, however, and observed them very serious and attentive. At night I was extremely worn out, and scarcely able to walk or sit up. O how tiresome is earth! how dull the body!

Thursday, June 20.—Towards night, preached to the Indians again, and had more hearers than before.