NARRATIVE OF CONVERSIONS.
PACE
PREFACE
ii
SECT. 1. A general introductory statement
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11. Manner of conversion various, yet bearing a great analogy
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11. This work further illustrated in particular instances
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LIFE AND DIARY OF THE REV. DAVID BRAINERD.
PART I. From his birth to the time when he began to study for the Ministry 81
II. From his beginning to study, till bis being examined and licensed
to preach
99
JII. From his being licepsed to preach, till be was appointed Mis-
sionary to the Indians
115
IV. From his appointment, to his entrance on the mission at Kau-
naumeek
128
V. From his beginning to instruct the Indians, to his ordination 140
VI. From his ordination, till he began to preach to the Indians at
Crosweeksung, where he had his most remarkable success 185
VII. Return from his last journey to Susquahangah in a consump-
tion, whereof be died
225
VIII. From his return to Susquahannah till bis death
273
Mr. BRAINERD'S JOURNAL IN TWO PARTS.
PART I. The rise and progress of a remarkable work of grace, &c.
Preface
317
From A. D. 1745-June 19 to Nov. 14, at Crosweeksung and
Forks of Delaware
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II. From A. D. 1745— Nov. 24 to June 19, 1746, do.
FIRST APPENDIX.
SICT. 1. The doctrine preached to the Indians
415
11. Morality, sobriety, and external duties promoted by preaching
Christ crucified
418
111. Continuance, renewal, and quickness of the work
422
1v. But little appearance of false religion
425
SECOND APPENDIX.
Introduction
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SECT. I. His method of learning the Indian language
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instructing the Indians
436
III. Difficulties attending the Christianizing the Indians.-First
difficulty, Their rooted aversion to Christianity
440
iv. Second difficulty, To convey divine truths to their understand-
ing, and to gain their assent
450
v. Third difficulty, Their inconvenient situations, savage manners,
and unhappy method of living
458