Mirabilia Dei Inter Indicos, or the Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Amongst a Number of the Indians in the Provinces of New-Jersey and ... Represented in a Journal (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

David Brainerd

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260099945 ISBN 13: 9780260099945

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A first-hand account of a spiritual awakening among Native communities along the New Jersey and Pennsylvania frontier.

This journal traces a remarkable rise of grace through patient preaching, daily worship, and the heartfelt conversion of many Indians.

The tale centers on a missionary effort that brings the gospel to scattered settlements, gathers new worshipers, and records the personal testimonies and struggles of both converts and observers. It offers a window into the early, strenuous work of sharing Christian faith in a challenging terrain, with careful notes on the people, the methods, and the outcomes.

• Accounts of visits, sermons, and the spread of Christian practice among unsettled communities
• Observations of growing devotion, tearful prayers, and heartfelt vows
• Personal testimonies of transformation and humbling spiritual insights
• Reflections on obstacles, political tensions, and the practical tasks of mission work

Ideal for readers of religious history, missionary narratives, and early American devotional writing.

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About the Author

1718-1747

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260099945
• ISBN 13: 9780260099945
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 266