both parents, have
been applied for; and since Aug. 15th, therefore in twenty-six days,
thirty-two altogether. My heart longs to be allowed of God to help poor
Orphans more extensively than ever. Whence the means are to come for the
building of this house for 700 Orphans, I know not; but still, by
God's help, my confidence in Him is not shaken. To Him it is a very
small matter to give me all I need for this work.

Sept. 11. From Ludgvan 10s. Evening. Only these ten shillings have come
in today, but three more Orphans have been applied for, making
thirty-five in less than a month. Does not the Lord tell me by this,
that He will provide another home for Orphans? I will therefore
patiently wait upon Him for the means, and after He has tried my faith
and patience, He will show Himself as the bearer and answerer of prayer.
Today came in the course of my reading John xiv. 13, 14, "And whatsoever
ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be
glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in my name I will do it."
I pleaded this word of promise, and look for answers, even for the
fulfilment of this promise. Nor do I doubt that the Lord Jesus will
fulfil this His promise in this my case.

Sept. 12. From Guildford 1l. 8s.--From Bath 1l.

Sept. 13. Patience and faith are still called for, and, by God's
grace, my desire is to "let patience have her perfect work," Not one
penny has come in today for the Building Fund, but five more Orphans
have been applied for, so that now forty in less than one single month
have been brought before me, all bereaved of both parents, and all very
destitute. Under these circumstances, how can I but fervently labour in
prayer that the Lord would be pleased to intrust me with means for
building another Orphan-House for 700 Orphans. The more I look at things
according to natural appearances and prospects, the less likely is it
that I should have the sum which is needed; but I have faith in God, and
my expectation is from Him alone. From the beginning I depended upon Him
only, concerning this proposed enlargement of the work, and therefore
have not been disappointed, though as yet only the fortieth part of what
is needed has come in (882l. 18s. 7 1/2 d). But how soon, how very soon
can the Lord alter the aspect of things. Even this very evening, while I
am writing, He can give me many thousand pounds. I continue therefore,
to wait upon God, and seek to encourage my heart by His holy