himself, to makeup
the 10l.

May 2. There came in still further from C. C. 1l., from a Christian lady
10s., from a Christian servant 5s., and anonymously 10s.

May 4. Today was received for articles and Reports 1l. 16s. 1d., and
through the boxes at the Orphan-Houses 16s. 8 1/2 d. Thus I was able this
evening, by what had come in since Saturday evening, May 1, to meet the
house-keeping expenses of the coming week.

May 11. Another week is gone by. This evening also I have been able to
meet all the expenses connected with house-keeping during the coming
week, through what has come in since May 4th, but at the same time there
is nothing left. Hitherto the children have lacked nothing. Never were
provisions nearly so dear since the commencement of the work, as they
are now. The bread is almost twice as much as eighteen months ago, the
oatmeal nearly three times as much as formerly, the rice more than
double the usual price, and no potatoes can be used, on account of their
exceeding high price. But though I have now returned from the
Orphan-Houses, without any means being left in my hands for further
supplies, yet my heart is in peace, in great peace, being sure that the
Lord will help.

May 12. The Lord is beginning to help already. This evening I have
received 4l. from Scarborough.

May 13. This morning I received 6s. from the neighbourhood of Bideford.
This afternoon was given to me 50l., being left to my disposal, as it
might be most needed. Being so exceedingly poor as to means for the
Orphans, and having heavy expenses to meet, I put this 50l. to the
Orphan-Fund for present use. Thus I am able to order oatmeal from
Scotland, which is nearly out, put by money for the rent, pay for
medical attendance for the children, &c. How good is the Lord, in
helping us so seasonably in this time of great dearness of provisions!
-- There came in still further today 5s.--On May 14th from O. 1s.,
"through walking a short distance instead of riding."--On May 16th
from C. C. 13s. 1d. From O. 3s. being "the first fruits of increase of
wages." From the Isle of Wight 17s. 9d., from Hayle 2l., from Plymouth
15s.--On May 17th from a Christian lady 5s., from E. A. B. 13s. 6d.,
and from C. B. 13s. 10 1/2 d.--On May 18th by sale of articles and
Reports 2l. 6s. 4d. Though thus since last Tuesday evening, May 11th,
about 63l. has come in, yet as there have been heavy extra expenses to
meet in the course of the week, besides the usual amount