d different sums, 422l. 3s. 11 1/2 d. more,
so that I was able amply to supply all demands, and had the balance of
117l. 10s. 9d. left in hand. It was chiefly through a donation of 260l.,
given to be employed as most needed, spoken of under the Building Fund
Income on May 14th, 1853, of which I took 160l. for the Orphans, that we
had so large an amount in hand. This donation was indescribably
precious, as it not only, in conjunction with the other money which came
in, carried me easily through all the expenses which absolutely needed
to be met, and which were heavier than they ever had been during any
month since the Orphan work had been in existence; but also enabled me
to do things which were most desirable, though not absolutely needful.

How can I sufficiently praise, and adore, and magnify the Lord, for His
love and faithfulness, in carrying me thus from year to year through
this His service, supplying me with all I need in the way of means,
fellow labourers, mental strength, and, above all, spiritual support!
But for His help and support, I should be completely overpowered in a
very short time; yet, by His help, I go on, and am very happy
spiritually, in my service; nor am I now generally worse in health than
I was twenty years ago, but rather better.

Miscellaneous Points respecting the Scriptural Knowledge Institution for
Home and Abroad, with reference to the period from May 26, 1852, to May
26, 1853.

1. During this period there were four Day Schools, with 235 children in
them, entirely supported by the funds of the Institution. Further, one
Sunday School in Bristol, with 150 children, was entirely supported, and
three others in Devonshire, Somersetshire, and Gloucestershire, with 280
children, were assisted. Lastly, one Adult School, with 103 Adult
Scholars, was entirely supported by the funds of the Institution. There
were under our care, from March 5, 1884, to May 26, 1853, in the various
Day Schools, 5686 children, in the Sunday School 2673 children, and in
the Adult School 2132 persons. There was expended of the funds of the
Institution, during this year, for the various Schools, 349l. 12s. 11d.

2. During thus year there was laid out of the funds of the Institution,
on the circulation of the Holy Scriptures, 431l. 5s. 1 1/2 d., and there
were circulated 1,666 Bibles and 1,210 New Testaments.--There were
circulated from March 5, 1834, up to May 26, 1853, 10,476 Bibles, and
6.061 New Testaments.

For