d for supplies for tomorrow. Yesterday also a person gave
half-a-crown to one of the teachers of the Orphans, whilst she was
walking out with the children.

Dec. 17. Yesterday afternoon came in 12s. and 5s.--Also a lady and
gentleman called at the Girls' Orphan-House No. II. and gave 10s. for
a copy of my Narrative. Thus we had a little towards the need of today,
but not nearly enough. Before, however, I was called on for money, I
received from Worcester 1l. 10s. Thus we were supplied for the need of
today.

Dec. 18. Saturday. I had reason to believe that our need for
house-keeping today would be about 5l., and I therefore waited upon God
for means, and looked out for help. Yesterday afternoon, accordingly,
came in by sale of trinkets 1l. 8s. This morning I received from
Westmoreland 10l. Also a letter from Edinburgh, containing 15l., with
the following lines without name.

"Dear brother in Christ, I enclose 'in the name of Jesus' 15l. 5l.
for dear brother Craik, 5l. for dear brother and sister Mueller, for
their personal or family expenses, 3l. for the Orphans, and 2l. for the
Christian Knowledge Institution. May the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ our
Lord."

There came in also, at the same time, by sale of Reports 10s. Thus I was
able to meet all the house-keeping expenses of today, being 4l. 15s.
0d., and the rest I was obliged to put by for the rent and the expenses
connected with the apprentices, so that we have yet again to wait upon
the Lord for further supplies for next Monday. However, we are brought
to the close of another week in this service, and He who has helped us
thus far will surely help us further.

Monday, Dec. 20. Only 9s. and a small gold pin and ring from Stowmarket
having come in since Saturday morning, we had not enough for
house-keeping expenses today, which are 2l.; but one of the labourers
was able of his own to give 1l. 11s. 0d., to supply the deficiency.

Dec. 21. Yesterday afternoon a brother sent 2l. for the Orphans. In the
evening a sister gave 2s, 6d. This morning came in through two
Orphan-boxes 14s. 10d.; from Droitwich 10s; and by sale of articles,
Reports and stockings 1l. 7s. 9d. Thus we have all that is needed for
today, the demand being only 3l. 5s. The rest I put by for rent and the
apprentices, and wait upon God for help for tomorrow.

Dec. 22. Yesterday evening came in by sale of Reports 8d., from Plymouth