to May 26, 1846, was I intrusted by the Lord with such
large sums, as during the one to which this chapter refers. I had never
had more need of pecuniary supplies than during those two years, on
account of the many pressing calls; but, at the same time, I had the
exceeding great joy and privilege of being able to respond to them in
such a way as I had never before been allowed to do. These remarks apply
to all the various objects of the Institution, but especially to the
supplies for brethren who labour at Home and Abroad in word and
doctrine without being connected with any society, or without having
any regular salary for preaching the Word.

On May 26, 1846, after the accounts had been closed, a check for 100l.
was given to me, the application of which was left to my disposal. I put
half the amount to the fund for these objects, and half to the
Orphan-Fund, When the accounts were closed, there was 91l. 4s. 11 3/4 d.
in, and for these objects, to which this 50l. was added; therefore I
began this period with more means than I had had in hand at any time
previously at the beginning of a fresh period; and as was its beginning
so was the continuance. It has often struck me, that one especial reason
why, on the whole, I was allowed to have so little trial with regard to
means for the work during those two years, in comparison with former
times, may have been, that thereby the Lord would say that He was
willing to give what would be needed when once the New Orphan-House
should be built, though the expenses would be about two thousand five
hundred pounds a year more than they were before. Another reason also
may have been, because in many other ways trials of faith and patience
came upon me in connexion with the Institution during those two years,
that therefore the Lord may not have exercised me so much by the want of
pecuniary means as before. But especially also one reason, why the Lord
generally gave me so great an abundance during those two years, seems to
me this, that it might be seen, not only how He can help us day by day
when we are poor, but also how able and willing He is to cause us to
abound, when this is for His honour and for our profit.

June 4, 1846. To day was given to me, just when I rose from my knees,
after having asked the Lord for more means, especially for missionary
purposes, the sum of 150l., with the request to use of it 50l. for the
Orphans, 50l. for labourers in England; and 50l. for labourers