Of all the trials of faith that as yet I have had to pass through, this was the greatest; amid by God's abundant mercy, I own it to His praise, I was enabled to delight myself in the will of God; for I felt perfectly sure, that, if the Lord took this beloved daughter, it would be best for her parents, best for herself, and more for the glory of God than if she lived: this better part I was satisfied with; and thus my heart had peace, perfect peace, and I had not a moment's anxiety. Thus would it be under all circumstances, however painful, were the believer exercising faith. Dec. 31, 1853. During this year the Lord was pleased to give me 1. By anonymous donations through the boxes ... ... ... ... L177 9 7 1/2 2. Through donations from believers in Bristol, not anonymously . . . . . . . 143 3 0 3. Through donations from believers not residing in Bristol ... ... 299 16 1 4. Through presents in clothes, provisions, &c., worth at least ... ... 18 3 0 ---- L638 11 8 1/2 -------- Further account respecting the intended Orphan I-louse for Seven Hundred Poor Orphans, bereaved of both Parents by death, from May 26, 1854, to May 26, 1855. On May 26, 1854, I had actually in hand for this intended Orphan House, as has been stated in the last chapter on this subject, 17,816l. 19s. 5 1/4 d. I will now relate further, how the Lord was pleased to supply me with means, but can only refer, for the sake of brevity, to a few instances out of many. The receipts of the first month of this year, however, shall be given entirely, as a specimen. May 29, 1854. Through Salem Chapel boxes 6d. May 31. From Finchdean 5l. June 1. Through the boxes at Bethesda Chapel 1l.--Ditto from P. and M. E. 10s.--From London 1s. 6d. June 4. A gold dollar piece and nearly two pennyweights of Californian gold dust. June 5. Through Bethesda Chapel boxes 2s. 6d. as a thank-offering to the Lord for the mercies of the past month.--Through Salem Chapel boxes 1s.--Ditto 6d.--From P. 2s. June 7. Anonymously through London Bankers 100l.--Through the boxes at the New Orphan House 1s. June. 8. From E. 2s. 6d.--Anonymously 2s. June. 12. Through Bethesda boxes 3s.--Ditto 1s.--Ditto 1l.-- Through Salem boxes 6d. June 14. Through the boxes at the New Orphan House 5s.--Ditto 1/4 d. June 17. By sale of articles 17s. 7d. June 18. 3s.--5s. June-19. 15s. June 22. A muslin cap, a cape, some worked trimming, and two bags, to be sold for the Building Fund. June 25. From Glasgow 2s. 6d.--From K. C. 10s. June 26. Anonymously 2s. 2d.--Through Salem boxes 6d.--From P. 1s.