about the Orphan-House had been
commenced for the glory of God, that in this way before the world and the
church there might be another visible proof, that the Lord delights in
answering prayer; and as there was yet a part of the 1000l. wanting; and,
as I earnestly desired, the book might not leave the press, before every
shilling of that sum had been given, in answer to prayer, without one
single individual having been asked by me for any thing, that thus I might
have the sweet privilege of bearing my testimony for God in this
book:--for these reasons, I say, I have given myself earnestly to
prayer about this matter since May 21. On May 22 came in 7l. 10s.,
and on May 23, 3l. On May 24 a lady, whom I never saw before, called on
me and gave me 40l. This circumstance has greatly encouraged me; for the
Lord showed me thereby afresh His willingness to continue to send us
large sums, and that they can even come from individuals whom we have
never seen before. On May 26th 3l. 6s. was sent, from two unexpected
quarters. On May 27 was sent anonymously, a parcel of worn clothes from
London and a sovereign. Today (May 28) I received again 4l. 3s. 6d.; and
also a parcel was sent from a considerable distance, containing
seven pairs of socks, and the following trinkets, to be sold for the
support of the orphans: 1 gold pin with an Irish pearl, 15 Irish
pearls, 2 pine, 2 brooches, 2 lockets, 1 seal, 2 studs, 11 rings,
1 chain, and 1 bracelet, all of gold.

June 15. Today I gave myself once more earnestly to prayer respecting the
remainder of the 1000l. This evening 5l. was given, so that now the whole
sum is made up. To the glory of the Lord, whose I am, and whom I serve, I
would state again, that every shilling of this money, and all the articles
of clothing and furniture, which have been mentioned in the foregoing
pages, have been given to me, without one single individual having been
asked by me for any thing. The reason why I have refrained altogether from
soliciting any one for help is, that the hand of God evidently might be
seen in the matter, that thus my fellow-believers might be encouraged more
and more to trust in Him, and that also those who know not the Lord, may
have a fresh proof that, indeed, it is not a vain thing to pray to God. As
the Lord then has con-descended most fully, and even above my
expectations, to answer my prayers, arid to Fill my mouth (Psalm lxxxi.
10,) will you help me, brethren and sisters beloved