n Orphan-box at Barnstaple.
There came in 3s. 6d, besides.

March 26. On the 23rd came in 3l. 2s. 1d. On the 24th and 25th came in
1l. 5s. Yesterday was also taken out of the boxes in the Orphan-Houses
7s. 6d., our need having led to the opening of them, and in the boxes in
my house was found 2s. 6d.; but we had not quite enough for the need of
today, when about twelve o'clock this morning a box arrived from
Chelsea, containing 17s. 0 3/4 d., many ornaments, etc.--We are thus
helped for this day.

March 27. Today came in 4l. 11s. 7d. by sale of articles. Likewise 1s.
from a little girl. Thus we are again provided for today.

March 28, Saturday. Yesterday afternoon came in still further from
Street, by Sale of Reports 10s. and three donations of 6d., 4d., and 2d.
There was likewise given by a sister a small gold watch-chain. This
morning I received, by sale of articles 4l.14s. 4d., by sale of Reports
1s., and by sale of stockings 6s. Thus, by the income of this week, and
by about 2l. 12s. which I found I had more than was needed for the rent
when paying it on the 25th, having to receive drawbacks from the
landlords, I have been again able to meet the housekeeping expenses
during this week, amounting to 21l. 19s. 10d., besides the rent which is
37l., for which the money had been put by; and I am come to the close of
another week, with 17s. 8d. in hand towards the necessities of the next.
-- Late on Saturday. There has come in still further this evening from
A. A. 11s. 3 1/2 d., and from Mrs. R. 8s.

March 30, Monday. My heart was particularly in peace on Saturday evening
after the prayer meeting, though I could leave only a few shillings for
each of the four houses towards the housekeeping expenses of this week,
where, besides the ordinary expenses, there is also money needed on
account of heavy sickness in two of the houses. When I emptied the purse
to the last penny, and returned home without anything in hand, I felt
fully assured that we should have again abundant reasons for
thanksgiving next Saturday, and told my dear fellow-labourers so, And,
thus it is. Yesterday was put into the Chapel-boxes for the Orphans
50l., ditto 1s., ditto 10s. This morning I received 5l. from a miner at
a distance, an entire stranger.

Thus our Heavenly Father has helped most seasonably. 1, In giving me
means for present necessities as to housekeeping. 2, In providing me
with means for the extra need on account of the illness of sever