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We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can.
David Brainerd
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"We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can."
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We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can. — David Brainerd

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David Brainerd was a Clergyman from Kingdom of Great Britain (1718–1747).

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Who said "We should always look upon ourselves as God's servants, placed in God's world,…"?
This quote is attributed to David Brainerd, a Clergyman from Kingdom of Great Britain.
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David Brainerd lived from 1718 – 1747.
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