Fired by his desire to enlighten the common people, Borrow made long, often perilous journeys to distribute books of the Bible among the poor in rural communities.
Sütitatuna soovist lihtinimesi valgustada, võttis Borrow ette pikki, sageli ohtlikke retki, et maapiirkondades elavate vaeste seas Piibli raamatuid levitada.