A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Mueller

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May 29. Today I have received 100l., which, being left to me as most
needed, I took half for the Orphans, and half for the other objects. How
kind of the Lord to refresh my heart thus in sending me this seasonable
help at the very commencement of this period, as there was so little
left in hand when the accounts were closed three days since and how
especially kind, as tomorrow evening again nearly 20l. will have to be
advanced for house-keeping!

June 20. 81l. 8s. 4d. had come in since May 26th. Without any difficulty
I had been able to meet all the expenses as they occurred; but now all
our money was gone, and this evening I had again to advance the means
for a week's house-keeping, whilst there was nothing in hand. Now
observe, dear reader, how the Lord helped me! Whilst I was in the very
act of beseeching the Lord for fresh supplies, two sisters in the Lord
called, who desired to see my dear wife for a few minutes. It was for
the purpose of giving her fifteen pounds for the Orphans.--About half
an hour after, a brother from Devonshire called, who, on leaving, gave
me 5l. for the Orphans. This evening I received still further from
Norwich 1l. 1s., together with an eye-glass and a parcel of clothes.
There was received also 1s. for Reports. Also a Christian brother from
Barnstaple gave me half a sovereign. Thus I was able to meet the
house-keeping expenses for the coming week, and to order 2 cwt. of soap,
which was needed, amounting altogether to 20l. 10s., and have 1l. 2s.
left. The day began and I had nothing, and yet the Lord enabled me to
meet all its demands, and I have 1l. 2s. over.

June 21. The Lord is already beginning to give fresh supplies towards
the need of the coming week. This morning was sent to me from Essex a
large silver mug. There has come in further today from Bath 5s., by sale
of Reports 1s., by sale of a book 1s., from South Molton 2s. 6d., from a
lady near Bristol 5s., and through an Orphan-box 11s. 6d. and a silver
thimble.

June. 23. From Merriott 14s. 4d., from Dundry 5s., through A. S. A. 1s.
6d., from a sister 5s., by sale of Reports 3s. 4d, by sale of articles
1l. 4s. 10d., by the children's knitting 4s. 6d., and from the Isle of
Wight 14s. 7d.

June 25. Anonymously from Teignmouth 5l., through Bethesda boxes 6d.,
ditto 2d.

June 26. From L. M. 1s. 1d., brother F.'s Orphan-box 1s. 1d., by
profit from the sale of ladies' baskets 10s., anonymously 1s., ditto
6d., ditto 1d.

June 27. By sale of articles 17s. 3d., from Clifton 10s., from a sister
10s., through a box in my room 10s., from Tiverton 5s., and through the
boxes in the Orphan-Houses 4l. 5s. 2d.--Thus we have bad again this
evening, in answer to prayer, all the means required for the
housekeeping expenses of the coming week, and have a few shillings
left.

July 4. Though this day week I had all the means requisite for advancing
the house-keeping expenses for this week, yet, after having done so,
there remained only a few shillings. I had therefore again to seek help
from God respecting the means requisite for this evening, besides means
for other expenses, which in the course of the week might come upon me,
as the regular house-keeping expenses are not one half of the whole of
the expenses for the Orphans. Now, during this week also, I have been
helped by the Lord in the following manner:--

On June 28th I received from Uppingham 10s., and 10s., and 1s. Also by
sale of Reports came in 6s.--On June 30th was sent from Tetbury 10s.
-- On July 1st a brother in the Lord gave me 10l.--On July 2nd from
A. S. A. 1l., and from a sister 5s. Also anonymously 4s., ditto 10s.,
ditto 1s. 6d.--On July 3rd from a brother 1l.---July 4th. By sale of
articles 2l. 3s. 6 1/2 d., and by knitting and needlework 6l. 13s. 10d.
-- Thus I was again able to advance this evening the means for the
house-keeping expenses of the coming week, and have a few shillings
left.

July 6. The more the Lord is pleased to help me, the more, by His grace,
I have confidence in Him. Therefore, though there were only a few
shillings left the evening before last, I set myself to prayer that God
would be pleased to send everything requisite for continuing this work.
Accordingly, two ladies left today, anonymously, at the Infant
Orphan-House, 2 old foreign gold watches, an old silver watch, a small
gold chain, 6 gold mourning rings, a pair of gold earrings, and 2
necklaces. There was also given today 10s., and 2s. 2 1/2 d. came in by
sale of Reports.

July 7. From Edmonton 1l. From a Christian lettercarrier 10s., from a
sister 2s. 6d., and from M. R. 5l.

July 8. Through sister C. from a friend 2s., from M. 2s., from D. 1s.,
and from sister F. 1s. 1d.

July 9. From A. S. A. 10s. Also a brother has brought me this evening
5l.

July 10. From Street 2s., through Salem boxes 3d., and by knitting 10s.
9d.

July 11. By sale of trinkets, &c. 14l. 13s. 7d. From Gloucester 1l.,
from Tenby 1s. 6d., anonymously 5s., and from one of the labourers in
the work 3s.--Thus I had again this evening enough to meet the
ordinary housekeeping expenses for the coming week, but I am now looking
out for fresh supplies to meet the expenses connected with ordering a
fresh quantity of oatmeal from Scotland, &c.

July 12. The Lord has quickly given me an answer, and granted the desire
of my heart. I received this morning a donation of 117l. 2s. 7d., to be
used as the work of God in my hands might require. Of this sum I took
67l. 2s. 7d. for the Orphans, and 50l. for the other objects.

Aug. 1. From July 12th up to this day we were comfortably provided with
means; but this evening, at our usual prayer-meeting, I had only 8l. to
give to the four matrons towards the house-keeping expenses of the
coming week, which I did give in the full assurance that the Lord would
provide more by the time that this sum was expended, if not before.--
Now see how God at this time also helped in His faithful love, and
thereby proved that we did not call upon Him in vain. On the next day,
Aug. 2, I received from London 1l., from Buttevant 1s. 6d., from "a
Leamington grocer" 2s. 6d., from Bedminster 5s., and by sale of Reports
10s. 6d.--On Aug. 3rd came in by the sale of Reports 1s., from
Langport 7l. 4s., from a very poor widow 2s., and 8s. besides.--On
Aug. 5th was received from Mr. G. B. C. 1l. 1s., from Marbury 6d., from
Brighton 10s., from Ayrshire 1l., and from Newbury 1l.--On Aug. 6,
from the neighbourhood of Wotton-under Edge 7s., and by profit by the
sale of ladies' baskets 10s.--On Aug. 7th from a Christian lady
1l., by sale of Reports 1s., from a sister 10s., through the
Chapel-boxes 2s. 6d., and 6d., from Tockington 1l. 1s., through the
Orphan-boxes in my house 13s. 6d., from Northam 2l., and from Cork 1l.
On Aug. 8th by sale of articles 18s. 2 1/2 d. By sale of Reports 8s. Thus
I had everything which was requisite for the expenses of the past week,
and had this evening, Tuesday, even 7l. left to advance towards the
house-keeping expenses of the coming week. My hope and prayer is, that
the Lord will be pleased to send in more means before this is gone, as
it will only suffice till Friday morning.

Aug. 9. The Lord has been very kind today, and proved afresh that none
who trust in Him shall be confounded. There has come in by the sale of
Reports 1l. 13s. 10d., by sale of another book given for sale 9d., and
from Clevedon 10s., together with a pair of gold ear-drops, a buckle,
and a pencil case. This evening, while I was walking in my little
garden, lifting up my heart for further supplies for the work of God in
my hands, there was given to me a registered letter from Liverpool,
containing 20l. for the Orphans. There came also from Lymington 5s. Thus
I am able to send the remainder of the money which is needed for
house-keeping expenses for this week.

Aug. 10. The Lord has sent in still further supplies in answer to
prayer. From a brother I received 1l., from the Isle of Wight 5l., from
Bath 5l., from Barking 2 gold seals, 2 pairs of gold ear-rings, 2 gold
brooches, a gold snap, a bead necklace, and a small telescope.

Aug. 11. By sale of Reports 1l. 9s. 2d. From Bath 5l.

Aug. 12. From Norfolk 1l. 10s.

Aug. 13. Anonymously 2s. 6d., ditto 6d., ditto 1s.

Aug. 14. By profit from the sale of ladies' baskets 1l.

Aug. 15. Through a box in my house 10s., by sale of articles 15s. 2d.,
by sale of Reports 2l. 0s. 6d., anonymously 2s., from Keswick 1s., from
one of the labourers in the work 10s., and from Chelsea with a great
variety of articles 7s. 8d., 7 1/4 d., and 1s. I received also from Bath
2 mourning rings.

Aug. 16, Wednesday. This afternoon I received from a brother, who had
sold the greater part of his little property, 20l., of which he wished
me to take 10l. for the Building Fund and 10l. for present use for the
Orphans. Thus I have received for the Orphans altogether in money,
besides many articles, since yesterday week the 8th, 61l. 15s. 8 1/4 d.,
whereby I have been enabled to supply the means which were yet needed
for house-keeping; and I had likewise sufficient to advance last evening
all that is needed for house-keeping for this week, and to meet 38l. 2s.
6d. extra expenses, which have come upon me during the last eight days.
How seasonable were, therefore, the various donations which the Lord was
pleased to send me since the 8th, and how manifestly did they come in
answer to prayer! But now I have again scarcely anything left, which,
however, does not cast me down, as I shall go afresh, by God's help,
to His inexhaustible treasures.

Aug. 22. Tuesday evening. The Lord has again been pleased to send me
since last Wednesday morning 17l. 14s. 9d., so that, together with the
little which was left last Tuesday evening, I was able to advance the
money needed for house-keeping during the coming week. The Lord was
pleased to provide me with means for this in the following manner. On
Aug. 17th came in 9s. 10d. from Clifton. On Aug. 18th was received by
sale of Reports 2l. 1s., and by a donation from Acklow 1l. Also a
brother from Bath left anonymously at the Boys' Orphan-House two
sovereigns. On Aug 19th a brother from the neighbourhood of Stroud sent
me 5l., of which he kindly wished me to take 1l. for my own personal
expenses and to use the 4l. as most needed, which I took for the
Orphans. Received also 9s. by sale of Reports. On Aug. 20th I received
6s. 6d. and 6s. 10d., being the contents of two Orphan-boxes, also from
the neighbourhood of Keynsham 1l., from the neighbourhood of Royston 1l.
and from Batheaston 10s.--Aug. 21. Through a box in my house 1l.,
from Doncaster 10s., by sale of Reports 18s., and from the Isle of Wight
10s. --Aug. 22. By sale of Reports 17s. 6d, by sale of articles 12s.
3d., anonymously 1s., from Thornbury 2s. 6d., and anonymously 4d. Thus,
then, I had all the means requisite, and had 11 3/4 d. left.--Think of
this, dear reader! 11 3/4 d. I had left and about 130 persons were daily
to be provided for, and yet we did not go into debt at that time for
anything, nor do we now, nor have we from the commencement of this work.
Nor did I make personal application to any one for anything, nor did I
directly or indirectly speak about our need, so that persons might be
influenced to give. But why not, you may say, dear reader? Simply
because this work has for its first and primary end the benefit of the
Church at large and of the unconverted world, to show that there is
verily a God in Heaven whose ears are open to those who call upon Him in
the name of the Lord Jesus, and who put their trust in Him. Cheerfully
have I dedicated myself with all my physical, mental, and spiritual
energies to this life of faith upon the living God, for everything that
I need in connexion with my own personal and family necessities, and in
connexion with the work of God in my hands, if but by any means, through
it, multitudes of believers and unbelievers may be benefited. Thousands
have been benefited by it already, but tens of thousands my heart longs
to benefit. No trial, no difficulty, no hardships, no self-denial, will
I, by God's help, count too much, if but this end may be attained.--
I had then, as I said, 11 3/4 d. left. Now observe how the Lord helped me
again this time in answer to the supplications which the evening before,
Aug. 22nd, my fellow-labourers and myself had offered up to Him.

On Aug. 23rd, the very next day, came in early in the morning 4s. 6d. by
sale of Reports, and a Christian brother from Barnstaple sent 1l. with
Matt. vi. 11 ("Give us this day our daily bread"). Also from Torquay
was sent a half-sovereign. From Budleigh Salterton 1l., and from
Weymouth 2l. together with a gold brooch. There arrived also a parcel
from Stowmarket containing the following little sums; 6d., 7s. 6d., 2s.,
2s. 6d., 10s., 6s., and 5s. There came in also from Bath 18s. for
Reports. Thus I received altogether that day 7l. 5s. 6d., whereby I was
enabled to order 8 cwt. of rice, as I was informed the evening before
that our store of rice was exhausted.

Aug. 24. By knitting of the children 2s. 3d.

Aug. 25. By sale of Reports 1s., and from F. B. B. 2s. 6d.

Aug. 26. Saturday. Next Tuesday evening again a considerable sum will be
needed for house-keeping, whilst at the beginning of this day I had
nothing yet towards meeting this demand. Now observe the kindness of the
Lord in helping me again bountifully this day. I received from a sister
at Tottenham 2l., from Norton St. Philip's 10s., from a village near
Leeds 5l., from Southwell 10s., from Edinburgh 21l., of which the donor
kindly wished me to take 6l. for my own personal expenses, and 15l. for
the Orphans; and from Thornbury for Reports 10s. 6d., as a donation, 2
old three-penny pieces and 20 copper coins, also 5s. from another donor
near Thornbury.

Aug. 27. A half-sovereign was received, but the place of the donor is
not to be mentioned; from an aged Christian woman 3l. and a pair of
silver shirt buttons; and by sale of Reports 10s.

Aug. 28. From a sister as the profit from the sale of ladies' bags 6s.
6d., anonymously 2s. 6d., by sale of Reports 12s., from Weymouth 2l.,
also 4s., 1s., and 1s. 6d., and from Ryde 1l.

Aug.29. Anonymously from Torquay 1l. There came in also by sale of
articles 17s. 6d., by sale of Reports 10s. 6d., and from a sister 2s.
6d.--Thus, by the help of God, we have again received by this Tuesday
evening 42l. 3s. 9d., while last Tuesday evening there was only 11 3/4 d.
left. How kindly has the Lord therefore, in answer to our supplications,
increased "the handful of meal in the barrel!" Thus I have been enabled
to advance the needful sum requisite for the house-keeping expenses till
next Tuesday evening, and to meet several extra expenses. The remainder
of the money has been put by for rent, and towards meeting the current
expenses connected with the apprentices; and I am now again, without
anything on hand, looking to the Lord for fresh supplies.

Now observe, dear reader, how again the Lord helped at this time also,
and notice in particular how, from all parts of the country, yea from
great distances, and sometimes also from foreign lands, the donations
are sent, and most frequently from persons whom I have never seen,
whereby the hand of God is the more strikingly made manifest.--I
relate now how we were helped in answer to our prayers, this time, when
nothing was left.

Aug. 30. Wednesday evening. I had this evening a long season for prayer
for the work in which I am engaged, and sought also especially help from
God as to means for present use for the Orphans. While I was in prayer,
a parcel of clothes was brought from Weymouth for the benefit of the
Orphans, and shortly after another parcel. There were also sent 2s. 6d.
as a donation, and 1s. 6d. for Reports. A few minutes after I had
finished praying, I received an anonymous letter from Teignmouth,
containing 1l. and these lines; "The Lord permits me to send you the
enclosed. Dear brother, 'Only believe,' 'O how great is thy
goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou
hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men.'
Yours ever in Him."--How again has been fulfilled in my experience
that word "Only believe!" I am now looking out for more, for I shall
shortly again need many pounds, for the current expenses for the
Orphans.

Aug. 31. Received from Hull 1l. 8s. 10d., of which 16s. 3 3/4 d. is from
A. Z., who intends of this, 10s. for the Building-Fund, and the
remainder as most needed, which I took for present use for the Orphans.
A young man also sent through A. Z. 6s., and the remaining 6s. 6d. is
for Reports. This morning also a sister in the Lord from Malvern called
on me, who brought from herself and a few other sisters 4l., of which
10s. is intended by a sister for foreign missions, and the rest to be
used as most needed, which I therefore took for the Orphans. I also
received from Cheltenham 6s., and 10s. for Reports from Teignmouth, 10s.
ditto from Street, and 1s. and 6d. as donations from Street.

Sept. 1. Received from several believers at Bowness 3l. 0s. 6d., of
which they kindly intend 1l. for myself, 1l. for foreign missions, and
1l. 0s. 6d., for the Orphans.--From A. S. 5l.--By needlework of
the children 6s. 1d., from Shirehampton 5s., and from a sister 2s. 6d.

Sept. 2. From Ilfracombe 1l. 10s. From Wakefield 10l. From Windsor 8l.
10s., of which 2l. 7s. is for Narratives and Reports. By sale of Reports
1l. 8s. 8d., and for needlework done by the Orphans 1l. 17s. 2d.

Sept. 4. A very poor Christian widow, having come into the possession of
10l. through the death of her mother, gave 1l. of it for the Orphans.

This sister in the Lord has since fallen asleep. Will she regret the
gift now? Our time is short, very short. Let every child of God stand in
the place of service in which He has set him, working while it is called
today, "for the night cometh when no man can work." Again and again,
while looking over my journal, I meet with names of donors, who have
fallen asleep. Shortly, dear reader, your turn and mine may also come.

Sept. 5. The boxes in my house contained 1l. 6s. There came in also by
sale of articles 5l. 1s. 8d., by sale of Reports 14s. 4 1/2 d., through
the boxes of the Orphan-Houses 4l. 14s. 9 1/2 d., and from a sister 10s.
Thus this evening, Tuesday, it was found that the Lord had sent in again
since last Tuesday evening, when there was nothing in hand, nearly 50l.,
so that I have been able to meet all the extra expenses of the week, and
to advance again this evening money for house-keeping for the coming
week.

Now see how the Lord helped further for the week after this.

Sept. 6. By sale of Reports 13s. 9d. Sept. 8. From a lady 7s. 6d.

Sept. 9. By sale of a small cask of pickles, given for the purpose, 12s.
-- A brother and sister gave 3l., as a thank-offering to the Lord for
the conversion of two brothers, in one week, in answer to prayer. From
London 5l. By sale of articles 1s. 4d. From Scotland 12s. 6d. for
Reports, and 3s. 6d. for the Orphans. From Crediton was sent 10s., 3s.
6d., and 11s.

Sept. 10. By sale of Reports 11s. 8d.--From a sister 2s. 6d., and
through ditto 1s. 6d. Anonymously 1s.

Sept. 11. Profit from the sale of bags 10s.--From a brother in London
10s. From Scotland 3l. 18s. 7d. with 1l. for myself.

Sept. 12. Tuesday. By sale of articles 18s. 8d. By sale of Reports 3s.
By a donation 1s. Thus again about 20l. has come in during the past
week, and, with what remained in hand last Tuesday evening, I have had
over and above what is needed for house-keeping expenses for the coming
week.--When I came home this evening from our usual weekly prayer
meeting for the Lord's blessing upon the various objects of the
Scriptural Knowledge Institution, I found that a brother from Tavistock
had left at my house 2l. 2s. 6d.

Sept. 13. By sale of Reports 8s. 2d.--From a Christian lady 2 crown
pieces and 2 pairs of socks.--From East Coker 1l. 10s., together with
many gold articles, &c. Also 1s. 6d. with many articles and some coins.
From Belper 10s. for Reports, and 10s. as three donations.

Sept. 15. From Kingstown 5s. as a donation and 10s. for Reports.--
This evening 1l. was left anonymously at my house; and a brother left 2
sovereigns at the Boys' Orphan-Rouse. A little boy gave 8d., and 6s.
6d. came in by sale of Reports.

Sept. 10. From a brother at Clifton 1l. 10s.

Sept. 17. By sale of Reports 13s. A.S.A. 10s. Anonymously 10s. From a
sister 2s. 6d. Through a sister 10s.

Sept. 19. Tuesday. A gentleman called on me this morning and gave me
half-a-sovereign for the Orphans, but would not give his name.--By
sale of articles 3l. 0s. 6d., by Reports 8s. 6d., through the box at my
house 1l., by a donation 10s. 6d., and paid on behalf of two Orphans 1l.
15s. Evening. Thus again more than 20l. has come in in money during this
week, besides many valuable articles. I was thus able to advance all
that was needed for house-keeping, and what was left I put by for rent
and material for clothes, which have been ordered, trusting in God for
fresh supplies for next Tuesday.

The Lord helped us this time again, as the following shows.

Sept. 20. By sale of a Report 6d.

Sept. 21. From Barnstaple was sent 1l. 5s.--Boxes in my house 10s.
6d.--This morning a Christian from Somersetshire called at my house,
and said, he only wished to put something into the Orphan-box, and then
put in a sovereign.--From Leicester was sent 1l.--This afternoon a
letter was left at my house, containing a five pound note and these
words: "From a Believer in the efficacy of the prayer of faith, to be
appropriated as Mr. Mueller may think fit." As there was only 3l. 16s.
in hand for the Orphans, I took this donation for them.--This evening
I had again an especial season for prayer respecting the various objects
of the Institution. Almost immediately, after I had risen from my knees,
I received from Sunderland 1l.

Sept. 23. From Norwich 10s. From Bath 5l. Through a sister in Bristol
5s.

Sept. 24. Anonymously from Liverpool 10s.--From Stourbridge 1l.--
From A. S. A. 6s. 8 1/2 d. By sale of Reports 2s. 6d. From Cheshire 2l.
Anonymously 5s.

Sept. 25. The contents of an Orphan-box 18s. 10d.

Sept. 20. From Brighton 5s. By sale of articles 2l. 6s. 8d. By sale of
Reports 1l. 6s. Through Orphan-boxes 5s. 2d. Ditto 2s. 9d. Through the
boxes at the Orphan-Houses 2l. 14s. 11d.--Thus the Lord has again
sent in about 25l. during the week, whereby I have been enabled to meet
all the extra expenses of the week, and to advance for the house-keeping
expenses of the coming week.

Sept. 27. When today there was again only a few shillings in hand, I
received from Sunderland 2l. 19s. 6d. for Reports. Also from a sister in
Bristol 10s. from another 10s. as the profit from the sale of ladies'
baskets, and from Plymouth 1l.

Sept. 28. By the sale of trinkets and old silver 9l. 10s.

--From Scarborough 2l. as a donation, and 6s. for Reports.--From
Barnstaple 2l. 0s. 9 1/2 d. By sale of Reports 10s.--From a donor in
Bristol 1l.

Sept. 30. From a Christian gentleman in Bath 1l. From Oswestry 7s. By
sale of Reports 12s.

Oct. 1. By Reports 3s. 4d. From A. S. A. 11s. 10d. Anonymously 10s. From
Devonshire 6s. 6d.

Oct. 2. From Liverpool 2s. 6d. By Reports 7s. 6d. From a Brother in
Bristol 1l.

Oct. 3. By sale of Reports 2s. 6d. and by sale of articles 1l. 9s. 9d.
Thus by this evening, Tuesday, again about 28l. has come in, and I have
been able to meet all the extra expenses of the work, and advance money
for the week's house-keeping; but have now again scarcely anything
left.

Oct. 4. By sale of trinkets came in 2l. 17s. 6d.

Oct. 5. From a sister 2s. 6d. From Kingsbridge 1l. 5s.

Oct. 0. By knitting 15s. 3d.

Oct. 7. Received from Sherborne 1l. 9s. 4d. Received also from the
neighbourhood of Dartmouth 1l. 0s. 6d. There came in likewise through
sister E. Ch. 1l. 5s. 10d.--Also 5l. 14s. 0 1/2 d., being part of the
proceeds of a little publication.

Oct. 8. From A. S. A. 5l. Anonymously 1l. Ditto 6s.

Oct. 9. By sale of a Report 6d. From a sister 10s.

Oct. 10. From Cheltenham 10s. By sale of articles 4l. 0s. 1d. By sale of
Reports 6s. 2d.--Thus, by this evening, Tuesday, again the sum of
26l. 2s. 8 1/2 d. had come in. I was, therefore, able to meet all the
housekeeping expenses of the coming week, besides having paid away 8l.
15s. for apprentices, &c., and have 12s. 8d. left in hand. My heart is
assured that the Lord will help further.

Now, dear reader, did the Lord help this time also? Yes, He did. Could
it be otherwise? No; for they that trust in the Lord shall never be
confounded. Let me then relate to you the way in which God helped us,
going on with the extracts from my journal.

Oct. 11. At our meeting yesterday evening we made our supplication to
God that He would be pleased to help us further. Immediately after the
meeting I received 10s. Also when I came home I found that 6s. had been
brought from Gosport for Reports, and 1s. 6d. as the proceeds of an
Orphan-box at Gosport. Also 5s. was put by the bearer of the money into
an Orphan-box at my house, who also brought a woollen shawl.--Today
1l. was left at one of the Orphan-Houses by "an aged person of a Bristol
alms-house," who would not give her name. There came in also by sale of
stockings 1l. 4s. 6d. There was likewise left anonymously at my house,
an old silver watch, 2 mourning brooches, and 2 gold pins. Thus the Lord
has already sent in a little.

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