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Augustus
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"In
February, 1699, I was almost entirely without funds, though much was needed for
the daily wants of the children and other poor. In this state of difficulty,
I comforted myself with the promise of the Lord Jesus: 'Seek ye first the
kingdom,' etc. when I had given out the last of our money, I prayed to the
Lord. As I left my room, to go into the college, I found a student waiting
for me, who put seventy dollars into my hands. Soon afterwards, we were in
the greatest want, but I trusted in the Lord, and determined to go to my
closet and spread my wants before Him. I arose to go to my closet, and, while
on my way, a letter was put into my hands from a merchant, informing me that
he had received a check for a thousand dollars, to be paid me for the orphan
house. How forcibly did I feel the truth of the promise: 'Before they call, I
will answer, and, while they are yet speaking, I will hear.' I had now no
reason to ask for assistance, but I went to my closet and praised the Lord
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"At
another time, the superintendent of the building came to me, and asked if I
had received any money for the payment of the laborers. 'No,' said I; 'but I
have faith in God.' Scarcely had I uttered these words, when someone was
announced at the door. On going to him, I found that he had brought me thirty
dollars. I returned to the study, and asked the superintendent how much money
he needed. He replied: 'Thirty dollars.' 'There they are,' said I. At another
time of great need, I prayed particularly, 'Give us, this day, our daily
bread.' I dwelt upon the words, 'this day,' for we needed immediate aid.
While I was yet praying, a friend came to my door, and brought me four
hundred dollars." |
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From:
ANSWERED PRAYER IN MISSIONARY SERVICE By Basil William Miller, Beacon Hill
Press, Kansas City, Missouri. First Printing, April 1951 Second Printing,
July 1951 Printed in United States of America |