e of the foregoing difficulties which still existed on the 26th
of May, 1848, was so great, that if only one of them had remained, and I
had not been helped, what would have been the result? But while the
prospect before me would have been overwhelming had I looked at it
naturally, I was never, even for once, permitted to question what would
be the end. For as, from the beginning, I was sure that it was the will
of God, that I should go to the work of building for Him this large
Orphan-House, so also, from the beginning, I was as certain that the
whole would be finished, as if the building had been already before my
natural eyes, and as if the house had been already filled with three
hundred destitute Orphans. I was therefore of good courage, in the midst
of an overwhelming pressure of work yet to be done, and very many
difficulties yet to be overcome, and thousands of pounds yet needed; and
I gave myself still further to prayer, and sought still further to
exercise faith on the promises of God. And now, the work is done, the
difficulties are overcome, all the money that was needed has been
obtained, and even more than I needed; and, as to helpers in the work, I
have obtained even beyond my expectations and prayers. Nearly seven
years have passed away already [1856] since the New Orphan-House was
opened, and about three hundred and thirty persons sit down in it day by
day to their meals.

The Godly reader will feel interested in learning now further
particulars, as to how it pleased God to assist me in accomplishing my
desires, with reference to the preparation of the House for the
reception of the children, and I therefore relate the manner in which I
received further pecuniary supplies; and, whilst doing so, will here and
there make remarks concerning other points, which may throw light on the
subject.

Up to May 26, 1848, I had received altogether towards meeting the
expenses connected with the building of the New Orphan-House the sum of
11,062l. 4s. 11 1/2 d. I now state further, some instances, merely as
specimens, as to the manner in which it pleased the Lord, to provide me
further with means for fitting up and furnishing the New Orphan-House,
without applying to a single individual personally for anything, but
only giving myself to prayer.

June 8, 1848. I received 5l. 17s. as the "Proceeds from the sale of a
Tree for the New Orphan-House."

June 17. Received 5l., of which 4l. 1s. is the proceeds from the sal