h inquiry had been made of him for the
building of an Orphan-House, at my request; and he determined, that if I
should apply for it, he would not only let me have it, but for 120l. per
acre, instead of 200l., the price which he had previously asked for it.
How good is the Lord! The agreement was made this morning, and I
purchased a field of nearly seven acres, at 120l. per acre.

Observe the hand of God in my not finding the owner at home last
evening! The Lord meant to speak to His servant first about this matter,
during a sleepless night, and to lead him fully to decide, before I had
seen him.

Feb. 6. Two dolls were given for sale, and one of them was sold for 3s.

Feb. 7. Received from two of the Orphans 8d. and 4d. Also, one of the
labourers in the Orphan-Houses gave 10s, and a poor man 3d.

Feb. 8. I wrote the day before yesterday to the architect, who has
offered his help gratuitously.

Feb. 11. Received from a sister in the Lord 5l. Received also from the
architect the following reply to my letter:

"My dear Sir,

"It will afford me a gratification, beyond what I can communicate by
letter, to lend you a helping hand in the labour of love you are engaged
in, and I shall esteem it a very great privilege being allowed to
exercise my abilities as an architect and surveyor in the erection of
the building you propose to erect for the Orphans. I really do mean what
I say, and, if all is well, by the blessing of God, I will gratuitously
furnish you with plans, elevations, and sections; with specification of
the work, so that the cost may be accurately estimated. I will also make
you an estimate and superintend the works for you gratuitously, &c."

Feb. 12. This afternoon a little parcel was brought to my house,
containing ten sovereigns and a little slip of paper, on which was
written:

"Dear Sir, --I have sent you ten pounds for the New Orphan-House. It is
the Lord's doing. Seek not to know my name."

Feb. 14. There came in 8s. 6d. by sale of articles.

Feb. 15. Received the promise that on March 25th should be paid to me
500l. for the building of the Orphan-House.

Feb. 18. Received 1l. from Sunderland.

Feb. 19. The architect kindly came from London. He considers the ground
to be most suitable as to situation, drainage, water, &c. --I received
also today from a sister 5l.

Feb. 20. Received from a sister 10s., and from a brother 5l. The brother
told me that never in his life does he remember to have