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
2. The attention of the reader is called to the name of the Orphan
Establishment. It is called the "New Orphan-House." I particularly
request that the friends of the Institution will use this name and
earnestly beg, in order to avoid mistake, that it may not be called the
"Orphan Asylum," as there is about half a mile from the spot, where the
"New Orphan-House" has been erected, another charitable establishment,
which has been for many years in existence, called the "Female Orphan
Asylum." But most of all I earnestly request, that the New Orphan-House
be not called "Mr. Muller's Orphan-House." I have now and then been
pained by observing that this appellation has been given to it. I trust
that none, who recognise the finger of God in this work, will be sinning
against Him by giving to me any measure of that honour, which so
manifestly and altogether is only due to Him. The Lord led me to this
work. He gave me faith for it. He sustained my faith for it to the end.
He provided the means. He remarkably helped me through one difficulty
after the other. Had He not upheld me in the midst of them all, I should
have been surely overwhelmed by them. Therefore, by His help, I will not
sin by taking even in the smallest degree that honour to myself, which
entirely belongs to Him; and let none be sinning, by giving the least
degree of this honour to me, or admiring me, instead of honouring and
admiring the Lord.
3. The New Orphan-House was placed in the hands of eleven trustees,
chosen by me. The deeds were enrolled in Chancery.
4. The New Orphan-House is fitted up for the accommodation of 140 Orphan
Girls above seven years of age, 80 Orphan Boys above seven years, and 80
male and female Orphans from their earliest days, till they are about
seven or eight years of age. The infants, after having passed the age of
seven or eight years, are removed into the different departments for
older boys and girls.
5. The New Orphan-House is open to visitors every Wednesday afternoon;
but the arrangements of the establishment make it needful, that it
should be shown only at that time. No exceptions can be made.--The
first party of visitors is shown through the House at half-past two
o'clock precisely, God permitting the second at three o'clock; and,
should there be need for it, the third and last party at half-past three
o'clock.--As it takes at least one hour and a half to see the whole
establishment, it is requested that visitors will be pleased to make
their arrangements accordingly, before they come, as it would be
inconvenient, should one or the other leave, before the whole party has
seen the House.--From March 1st to Nov. 1st there may be three
parties shown through the House every Wednesday afternoon; but from Nov.
1st to March 1st only two parties can be accommodated, on account of the
shortness of the days.
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