A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 4Müller, George
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A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller. Part 4
Müller, George
Orphanages -- Great Britain; Prayer
After the New Orphan-House had been opened, and the 118 Orphans from
Wilson Street, with their teachers and other overseers admitted into it,
I did not at once receive fresh Orphans; but, in order that all the
necessary regulations of the new establishment might be properly made,
and especially, in order that I myself might first learn what was the
best way of regulating it, we waited five weeks before the reception of
fresh Orphans. On July 24th, 1849, this commenced, and from that time up
to May 26, 1850, altogether one hundred and seventy Orphans were
received, from ten months old and upwards, so that on May 26, 1850,
there would have been 288 Orphans in the New Orphan-House, including the
118 removed into it from Wilson Street, had there been no changes. But
of this number two young children died, two Orphans were taken back by
their relatives, who were by that time able to provide for them. One boy
was sent back to his relations, partly on account of epileptic fits, and
partly on account of oft-repeated great disobedience, in order that we
might thus make an example of him for the benefit of the rest. Three
boys were sent to their relatives, as ready to be apprenticed, four boys
were apprenticed at the expense of the Institution, and provided with an
outfit accordingly; and one girl was fitted out and sent to service.
There were, therefore, on May 26, 1850, only Two Hundred and
Seventy-five Orphans in the New Orphan-House; and with the teachers,
overseers, nurses, and indoor and out-door servants, &c., the whole
number of persons connected with the establishment was Three Hundred and
Eight. The total number of Orphans, who were under our care from April
1836, up to May 26, 1850, was Four Hundred and Forty-three.
I notice further the following points in connexion with the New
Orphan-House.
1. Without any sectarian distinction whatever, and without favour or
partiality, Orphans are received. There is no interest whatever required
to get a child admitted, nor is it expected that a certain sum be paid
with the Orphans. Three things only are requisite: a, that the children
have been lawfully begotten; b, that they be bereaved of both parents by
death; and c, that they be in destitute circumstances. Respecting these
three points strict investigation is made, and it is expected that each
of them be proved by proper documents; but that having been done,
children may be admitted from any place, provided there is nothing
peculiar in the case that would make them unsuitable inmates for the
establishment.--I particularly request, that persons will kindly
refrain from applying for children, except they are bereaved of both
parents, as I can not receive them, if only bereaved of one; for this
establishment has been from the beginning, only for destitute children
who have neither father nor mother, and there can be no exceptions
made.
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