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Again He has sent this day, in a remarkable manner, 5l., with the following letter, addressed to a brother: "My dear Friend, enclosed are 5l. for the Orphan-Asylum, the history of which is rather interesting. This money is of course due to her former master and mistress, with whom I have had several interviews on the subject.
But this is not all. I relate one instance more. August 4, 1836, seven months and a half after she had given the 100l., she came one morning to me and said: "Last evening I felt myself particularly stirred up to pray about the funds of the Scriptural Knowledge Institution; but whilst praying I thought, what good is it for me to pray for means, if I do not give, when I have the means, and I have therefore brought you this 5l."
This is a most important work. May the Lord direct me in this matter, and make me to act according to His will! I received again today, after prayer respecting the funds, 10l. for the Scriptural Knowledge Institution. January 21. Received, in answer to prayer, from an unexpected quarter, 5l. for the Scriptural Knowledge Institution. The Lord pours in, whilst we seek to pour out.
Today was very seasonably sent a whole piece of calico and a piece of print. Aug. 16. All our money is now again gone. Today 1l. 3s. was needed, but only 3s. was in hand. One of the labourers was able to add a sovereign, and thus we were helped. Aug. 17. Saturday. 5l. was needed today, but only 7s. 6d. had come in. The remaining 2l. l2s. 6d. one of the labourers gave.
No pasha was so bumptious or overbearing to his inferiors, but to me and to his mistress while in Cairo he had the gentleness of the dove, and I had engaged him at 5l. per month to accompany me to the White Nile.
This length represents four minutes, and those who live a degree west of us see the sun rise four minutes later than we do. "This is all I remember about numbers and proportions. If you wish to learn more for example, why the sides of the pyramid are inclined at an angle of 5l you must ask the astronomers.
The whole of the night I was in prayer, as far as my strength allowed me. I cried at last for MERCY, and God heard. June 14. My dearest wife is alive, but I am depending upon God for her life every moment. She is in much peace. June 22. Today there was sent to us anonymously, by post, 5l. for our own personal expenses, at this the time of our affliction, when our expenses are so great.
Stallions not to be suffered to run loose; penalty, 5L. to informer, and 10s. for each night they are held in charge: If not claimed within a week, forfeited to Orphans. Stock furnished by Government to Individuals.
The donor accompanied the 5l. note with an affectionate letter to my wife and myself. July 6. My dear wife, who for more than a fortnight after her delivery was so ill, that the two medical attendants came twice or three times daily, seems now, humanly speaking, likely to recover, and to be given back to me as from the dead. Lord, help me so to receive her! July 12.
This morning I was informed that 5l. had been sent to the Infant-Orphan-House. Thus the Lord has given for our need 13l. 2s. 6d. Let us pause here a few moments, beloved reader! Let us adore the Lords kindness! See how seasonably the Lord sends the help. As our need is, so He remembers us. It is not now and then that He is mindful of us, but continually.
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