may set before me! How kind, therefore, of Him, to have sent me this
sum!
July 14. Only about 150l. had come in for these objects since June 18.
But though I had not much in hand, I sent out 65l. on the 11th, three
days since, for missionary objects, being assured that the sowing would
bring the reaping. On the very next day, July 12th, I received from
Chelsea 5l. and also 10s. From the north of Devon 10l. Anonymously 5l.
From Norwich, for foreign missions, 5l. The day after that, July 13th, I
received from the neighbourhood of Leeds 10l., and from Oakhill 1s. Now
today I received the 541l. 10s., spoken of under the Building Fund, of
which I took for these objects 100l.
July 15. Today the Lord has been pleased to give still more. I have
received 20l. for the Schools and 50l. for these various objects.
Sept. 15. During the last two days I sent out 85l. to brethren who
labour in the Word at home and abroad; and during the first half of this
month have already sent to them 174l. During the last two days, whilst
sending out almost the last pound in hand for missionary objects, I felt
quite comfortable in doing so, and said to myself: "The Lord can give mc
more." So it has been. This morning I have received from Weston Super
Mare, in a registered letter, 100l. with these words: "The enclosed
100l. for missionaries to the heathen, from H. E. H., Western Super
Mare, Sept, 14th." This is particularly refreshing to me, as I desired
still to send out during this month about 200l. to other brethren.
Oct. 15. During the last six weeks little only, comparatively, has been
received for these objects; but I have sent out much for missionary
objects, and for the circulation of the Holy Scriptures and Tracts. Thus
the funds for these various objects were this morning reduced to 29l.
15s. 6 1/4 d. Yet my heart desired to send out, before the close of this
month, a considerable amount to preachers of the Gospel, and to spend
further sums on the circulation of the Holy Scriptures and Gospel
Tracts. This my desire has been in a measure already granted, for I
received this morning 192l. 1s. Of this sum I took 100l. for these
objects, and the remainder for the current expenses for the Orphans. The
Lord be magnified for this kindness! There was also much need for fresh
supplies for the Orphans, when this donation was received. With more
than usual exercise of faith and patience have I had to wait upon God
for the last four weeks, duri
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