Quotes from 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. St. Paul did much good by his preaching, but how much more by his writings.

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

The power of gentleness is irresistible.

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.

God and eternal things are my only pleasure.

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

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

Now let me burn out for God.

Let me burn out for God ... prayer is the great thing. Oh that I may be a man of prayer!

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

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

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

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

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