"Sept. 23, 1897.--Residue of the legacy of the late G. J., Esq., £2,679 18s. 7d. This sum was received when we were in the _deepest need_; and after it had pleased the Lord to allow a very protracted trial of faith and patience; but see, beloved reader, He did not disappoint nor forsake us, as He _never_ does those who really trust in Him. The _joy_ of _such_ a deliverance cannot be tasted without the experience of the previous _trial_. "Feb. 26, 1898.--The following entry, under this date, is in Mr. Müller's own hand-writing: "The income to-day, by the two first deliveries, was £7 15s. 11d. Day by day our great trial of faith and patience continues, and thus it has been, more or less, now, for 21 months, yet, by Thy grace, we are sustained." March 1, 1898.--The following, again, is from a memorandum in Mr. Müller's own hand-writing, under this date: "For about 21 months with scarcely the least intermission the trial of our faith and patience has continued. Now, to-day, the Lord has refreshed our hearts. This afternoon came in, for the Lord's work, £1,427 1s. 7d. as part payment of a legacy of the late Mrs. E. C. S. For 3 years and 10 months this money had been in the Irish Chancery Court. Hundreds of petitions had been brought before the Lord regarding it, and now at last, this portion of the total legacy has been received." Thus the Lord, in love and faithfulness, greatly refreshed the heart of His servant, only nine days before taking him home to be with Himself. APPENDIX A FIVE CONDITIONS OF PREVAILING PRAYER Entire dependence upon the merits and mediation of the Lord Jesus Christ, as the only ground of any claim for blessing. (See John xiv. 13, 14; xv. 16, etc.) 2.--Separation from all known sin. If we regard iniquity in our hearts, the Lord will not hear us, for it would be sanctioning sin. (Psalm lxvi. 18.) 3.--Faith in God's word of promise as confirmed by His oath. Not to believe Him is to make Him both a liar and a perjurer. (Hebrews xi. 6; vi. 13-20.) 4.--Asking in accordance with His will. Our motives must be godly: we must not seek any gift of God to consume it upon our lusts. (1 John v. 14; James iv. 3.) 5.--Importunity in supplication. There must be waiting on God and waiting for God, as the husbandman has long patience to wait for the harvest. (James v. 7; Luke xviii. 1-8.) APPENDIX B THE CAREFUL AND CONSECUTIVE READING OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES