Answers to Prayer (Lumen Classics) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1939900050 ISBN 13: 9781939900050

Synopsis

What would you do if for the next 60 years your job was to feed, clothe, and care for over 10,000 orphans who solely depended on you? What George Mueller did was to pray. Mueller learned the awesome power of prayer. Through this narrative account, Mueller reveals how spiritually rewarding prayer can be. As you read the miraculous answers to prayer that are documented in this book, don't be surprised if you feel a stirring within your spirit that becomes a desire to pray and ask God to use your life for His glory.

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About the Author

George Fredrick Müller (1805 – 1898), a Christian evangelist and Director of orphanages in Bristol, England, cared for 10,024 orphans in his life. He was well-known for providing an education to the children under his care, to the point where he was accused of raising the poor above their natural station in life. The work of Müller and his wife with orphans began in 1836 with the preparation of their own home at 6 Wilson Street, Bristol for the accommodation of thirty girls. Soon after, three more houses were furnished growing the total of children cared for to 130. In 1845, as growth continued, Müller decided that a separate building designed to house 300 children was necessary, and in 1849, at Ashley Down, Bristol, that home opened. The architect commissioned to draw up the plans asked if he might do so gratuitiously. By 1870, more than 2,000 children were being accommodated in five homes. Through all this, Müller never made requests for financial support, nor did he go into debt, even though the five homes cost over £100,000 to build. Many times, he received unsolicited food donations only hours before they were needed to feed the children, further strengthening his faith in God. Every morning after breakfast there was a time of Bible reading and prayer, and every child was given a Bible upon leaving the orphanage. The children were dressed well and educated - Müller even employed a school inspector to maintain high standards. In fact, many claimed that nearby factories and mines were unable to obtain enough workers because of his efforts in securing apprenticeships, professional training, and domestic service positions for the children old enough to leave the orphanage. In 1871 an article in The Times stated that since 1836, 23,000 children had been educated in the schools and very many thousands had been educated in other schools at the expense of the orphanage. The article also states that since its origin, 64,000 Bibles, 85,000 Testaments and 29,000,000 religious books had been issued and distributed. Other expenses included the support of 150 missionaries.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1939900050
• ISBN 13: 9781939900050
• Binding: Paperback