A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 1Müller, George
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A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 1
Müller, George
Orphanages -- Great Britain; Prayer
Jan. 7. 10s. was sent. Jan. 8. 2l. was given, also 10s. A sister offered
herself for the work. Jan. 9. From E. G. 1l. 5s., and from a brother 6d.
Jan. 10. 2s. 6d. was given. In the paper was written, "Two widows mites
for the Orphan-school. In the name of the Lord establish it." Jan. 11.
Weekly subscription 4s. Jan. 12. 6d., 6d., 4d., 4d., and 1d. were given.
Jan. 14. An old great coat was given; 1l. by a brother. A sister in Dublin
offered 2l. 12s. yearly. There was sent a deal box, a small looking-glass,
a candlestick, a jug, a basin, two plates, two knives and forks, and a tin
dish.
All this money, and all these articles have been given, and all these
above-mentioned offers have been made, without my asking any individual
for anything; moreover, almost all has been sent from individuals
concerning whom I had naturally no reason to expect any thing, and some of
whom I never saw. Upon the ground of these facts, therefore, I am clearly
persuaded, that it is the will of the Lord that I should proceed in the
work, and I shall therefore now state something more definite than I could
in the former paper.
1. If the Lord should not provide previous to the middle of February a
house in the way of gift, which in a few weeks may be occupied for an
Orphan-House, or put it into the heart of some one who loves Him to pay
the rent for one, or to lend us one for this purpose, I intend, God
willing, to rent certain suitable premises, which are to be had for about
50l. yearly. I purpose to take them for a twelvemonth, for that time would
be required, before the building could be finished, should the Lord
provide the above-mentioned 500l.
2. It is intended, God willing, to open the institution about April 1.
3. It is purposed to confine the Orphan-house, for the present, to female
children. My desire is to help both male and female orphans, and that from
their earliest youth; but hitherto the Lord has pointed out only a small
commencement. Should it, however, please Him to give me the means, and to
increase my faith and light, I shall gladly serve Him more extensively in
this way. It has appeared well to me to commence with female children,
because they are the more helpless sex, and they need more particularly to
be taken care of, that they may not fall a prey to vice. The house which
is to had will accommodate about 30 children, which number I intend to
receive at once, should the Lord give me the means to clothe that number,
and to furnish the house for so many; but, if not, I purpose, at all
events, the Lord willing, to commence the work, though with a smaller
number.
4. It is intended to receive the children from the seventh to the twelfth
year, and to let them stay in the house, till they are able to go to
service.
5. As the children will be brought up for service, they will be employed
in useful household work.
GEORGE MUeLLER.
Bristol, Jan. 16, 1836.
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