The Preaching Tours and Missionary Labours of George Müller (of Bristol)Müller, Susannah Grace Sanger
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The Preaching Tours and Missionary Labours of George Müller (of Bristol)
Müller, Susannah Grace Sanger
Müller, George, 1805-1898
Several years ago John and Thomas Gain of Hamilton (two orphan lads)
were converted through going to a Sunday School, which they had been in
the habit of attending, and some time afterwards "George Müller's Life
of Trust" was given to them. In consequence of reading this book--having
determined to begin business for themselves, and to carry it on by
prayer and faith, according to the principles therein so strongly
advocated, they began to manufacture paper bags, with addresses printed
on them of the men of business by whom the bags were ordered. Desiring,
however, to adhere closely to their principle of trust in God, they were
most careful to avoid undertaking orders that involved any departure
from it, and all _kinds_ of business upon which they could not
confidently ask His blessing. This path of faith resulted in prosperity,
for the Lord so blessed them, that they became comparatively rich. John
Gain, who has since departed to be with Christ, died triumphantly; but
his brother Thomas is still living, and continues to carry on business
at Hamilton. The gentleman who related these particulars, knew them both
well, as they were formerly members of the church of which he was the
pastor.
On Jan. 10th, we left Woodstock, and went to London, Ontario, where, the
next morning (Sunday), Mr. Müller preached at Queen's Avenue Methodist
Church, and that evening and the next addressed large audiences at St.
Andrew's. After this last service we were introduced to several persons,
amongst whom was the Rev. Josiah Henson, a venerable negro, with a
pleasant expression of countenance, and white hair, who shook hands with
us most cordially. This was "Uncle Tom," the hero of "Uncle Tom's
Cabin," a well-known character to many.
During the remainder of our short stay at London, Mr. Müller held a few
other meetings; and on Jan. 17th we left Canada for Detroit, Michigan,
United States, where, on the afternoons of Sunday, the 18th, and Monday,
the 19th, he preached at Fort Street Presbyterian Church; and on the
evening of the latter day, at St. John's, a German Lutheran Church,
which was crowded. A number of German ministers too from the city and
neighbourhood were present on this occasion. Whilst at Detroit, my
husband preached likewise at the First Baptist, Jefferson Avenue,
Central Methodist Episcopal, Simpson Methodist Episcopal, and Central
Presbyterian Churches; held three more meetings for the Germans,
addressed a number of pastors at Lafayette Street Church, spoke at the
Central Methodist Episcopal Church on Feb. 2nd, to about 500 Christian
Workers, and had five private interviews of two hours each with Dr.
Pierson (pastor of Fort Street Presbyterian Church) with reference to
his labours in the ministry.
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