The Deathless Sermon
Carey's opportunity to let his fellow baptists know his heart's concern came on Wednesday 30 May 1792 at the Assembly of the Northamptonshire Association. The day began with prayer at 6am, with Carey preaching at 10am. His text was Isaiah 54:2-3. The facts he had collected for his book were clothed with life and passion. His message and challenge were summed up as :
Lengthen thy cords
Strengthen thy stakes
Expect great things from God
Attempt great things for God
This became known as "The Deathless Sermon" and as a result the Baptist Missionary Society was formed on 2 October 1792.