t they were almost all readily sold.

I cannot help noticing here, how much help the Lord has given us, in
disposing of the articles, given for the benefit of the Orphans, and
what a considerable sum has come to the funds of the Institution through
the fact that believers have been led to send their needless articles.
There came in by the sale of articles during the past year, for the
Building Fund 21l. 16s. 7d., for missionary objects 15l. 6s. 4d., and
for the support of the Orphans 426l. 14s. 9d.

Oct. 27. From Devonshire 4l. "The proceeds of the sale of the Orphans
pig." A young pig bought, fattened and sold for the benefit of the
Orphans, and this 4l. was sent as the proceeds.

Nov. 3. From St. Leonard's-on-Sea 50l.

Nov. 4. A ring set with 5 brilliants.

Nov. 16. From Yate 10l. and also 5s.

Nov. 19. From New York 25l. From Bath 10l.

Flour is now 65s. per sack. When we began to bake in the New Orphan
House, it was from 27s. to 32s. We bought at one time 20 sacks at 27s.
Now it is 65s. But the Lord provides us with all we need, though other
provisions are also expensive, as well as flour.

Dec. 11. From the north of Devon a brooch, set with an emerald and 10
brilliants.--I took this as a further answer to my prayers, for gifts
of diamonds, etc.

Jan. 4, 1856. 42l. 4s. 6d. with these words; "This is the answer of
prayers, we have of late without ceasing offered up on behalf the
Orphans."--This is one of the most remarkable donations received
during the whole year. A brother and sister in the Lord, who labour for
Him in seeking to win souls, whilst depending upon Him for all they
need, gave themselves to prayer on behalf of the Orphans, and that which
the Lord gave them towards the close of the yean 1855, in answer to
prayer, enabled them to send this 42l. 4s. 6d. See, dear Reader, that
the saints have power with God. This brother and sister have been
greatly encouraged by this work, and now, even in the way of means,
though they are poor themselves, this work reaps the fruit of their
prayers. Be encouraged, then, for yourself to trust in God for all you
may need.

Jan.30, 1l. 5s. from Stroud, as "a thank-offering for 25 years of family
mercies."

Feb. 3. From Worcestershire 30l.

Feb. 0. From George Town, Demerara, 10 dollars.--From South Town 5l
and also 5s.--From Liverpool 50l.

Feb. 9. From Adelaide, Australia, 2l. and also 10s.

Feb. 15. From Hornley, Staffordshire, 20l.

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