e Orphans were in the rented houses, and only about 120 in number, how
will it be when there shall be 300 in the New Orphan-House? But
faith's reply was, Our poverty has been only for the trial of our
faith, and it will be as easy to the Lord to provide for 300 as for 120
Orphans. And thus we have proved it hitherto, and, no doubt, shall prove
it, as long as the Lord shall enable us to trust in Him.

May 25, 1850. The Lord has up to the close of this period helped also
for this as well as for the other parts of the work; for during this
last week I have received about 62l. for the current expenses for the
Orphans. With confidence in the living God I step into the new period,
though our expenses are now far heavier than ever they were, being fully
assured of His faithfulness. May He be pleased to uphold me during the
remainder of my earthly pilgrimage in His fear and truth, and may He
graciously be pleased to give me day by day the faith which my
circumstances may require.

Closing account as to the way in which the means were obtained for the
expenses connected with the erection, fitting up, and furnishing of the
New Orphan-House, Ashley Down, Bristol.

At the time where the last chapter, referring to this subject, closes,
the New Orphan-House was being built. Part of it was already roofed in,
and the remainder was to be roofed not many weeks afterwards. But how
much did there yet remain to be done in other respects! A building so
considerable as to contain about 300 large windows, would require, even
after it was finished, an immense amount of labour, to be fitted up and
furnished for 330 persons. Then, after this was done, the settling in of
the Orphans and their teachers and other overseers, needed still more
abundant help. Further, the obtaining of suitable helpers for this part
of the work, was indeed no small matter. Lastly, though the Lord had
been pleased to give me already above Eleven Thousand Pounds for the New
Orphan-House, yet I needed several thousand pounds more, in order to
bring the whole into such a state, as might render the building fit for
the reception of the Orphans. And now, in looking back, and finding that
I not only was helped in all these matters, but also in every one of
them far beyond my largest expectations --does it not become me to say
to those who love the Lord Jesus, and into whose hands this account may
fall: "0 magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!"
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