Henry Martyn Quotes

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

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

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.

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

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!

The power of gentleness is irresistible.

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

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

God and eternal things are my only pleasure.

Now let me burn out for God.

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

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

It is difficult to find another branch of knowledge where a small amount of study produces such great results in increased efficiency in a country where the people rule, as in parliamentary law.

Where there is no law, but every man does what is right in his own eyes, there is the least of real liberty.

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