culties, and almost constant trials of one kind and another. Truly
I prefer by far this life of almost constant trial, if I am only able to
roll all my cares upon my Heavenly Father, and thus become increasingly
acquainted with Him, to a life of outward peace and quietness, without
these constant proofs of His faithfulness, His wisdom, His love, His
power, His over-ruling providence, &c.

Of the donations which came in between Sept. 2nd and Nov. 5th, amounting
to about 600l., in 346 different sums, I mention only, for the sake of
brevity, the following.

Sept. 2. From an anonymous donor through Mr. B. at Geneva, by the hands
of Count G., 1l. 15s.--Sept. 6. Received from Clerkenwell 50l., to be
used one half for missions, and the other half as I thought best. I took
the one half for the support of the Orphans, and find the following
remark in my journal respecting this donation: "What a precious answer
to prayer! Since Aug. 26th we have been day by day coming to the Lord
for our daily supplies. Precious, also, on account of missionary
brethren, whom I seek to help, for whom there was nothing in hand when
this donation was received!"--Sept. 22. From Crediton 3l. 4s. 8d., as
"a thank-offering to God for the very fine harvest which in mercy He has
been pleased to grant."

Nov. 5. There was now again only about 5l. in hand for the support of
the Orphans, when I received 2l. 10s. for them, and 2l. 10s. for myself,
from a donor in London, whom the Lord has been pleased to raise up
during the last two years, and who since then has been often used as an
instrument in helping the work at times of need. A brother in the Lord
also gave me 5l. this morning, saying, "I have of late had the Orphans
much laid on my heart."--From Clifton 1l. 10s.--From H. C. 3s.
--From F. M. 5s.

Nov. 6. Further help. From the Isle of Wight 5s.--Through Bethesda
boxes 2s. 6d.--Ditto 6d.--From P. 1s.--Through Salem boxes 1s.
-- From a Gloucestershire Farmer 20l., of which he intended 10l. for
missions, and the other 10l. to be used as most needed. I took it for
the support of the Orphans.

Nov. 7. By sale of Reports 4s. 10d.--Anonymously from York 5s.--
Received back on paying an account 3s. 7 1/2 d.--From a relative of
one of the Orphans 1s.--Having had to pay out 18l. for house-keeping
expenses, and having had to meet a few little expenses besides, we had
again only about 5l. left, as was the case three days ago, when I
received this afternoon 5l