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TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE:
THE LIFE OF TRUST: - BEING A NARRATIVE OF THE LORD’S DEALINGS WITH GEORGE MÜLLER, - WRITTEN BY HIMSELF. - EDITED AND CONDENSED BY REV. H. LINCOLN WAYLAND, PASTOR OF THE THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, WORCESTER, MASS. - With an Introduction BY FRANCIS WAYLAND.
EDITOR’S PREFACE.
AUTHOR’S PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. Boyhood and Youth. 1805-1825.
CHAPTER II. The Prodigal’s Return. 1825-1826.
CHAPTER III. Self-Dedication. 1826-1829.
CHAPTER IV. Leaning on Jesus. 1830-1832.
CHAPTER V. Ministry at Bristol Begun. 1832-1833.
CHAPTER VI. The Scriptural Knowledge Institution. 1834-1835.
A concise memoir follows a humble English pastor who, driven by a steadfast faith, dedicates his life to caring for orphaned children. From his earliest doubts to the moment he decides to open a shelter in Bristol, the narrative shows how prayer and unwavering trust become the engine of his work. The opening chapters reveal his struggle to find resources, the surprising ways provisions arrive, and the quiet patience that sustains him through each setback.
Edited into a single volume, the book strips away repetitive reports and extensive correspondence, leaving a clear, readable account of the principles that guided his ministry. Listeners will hear vivid snapshots of daily life in the orphan house, the community’s response, and the simple yet powerful conviction that God provides when faith is placed first. The story offers a timeless illustration of how spiritual reliance can shape practical action, inviting each listener to consider the role of trust in their own journey.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (857K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2008-11-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1805–1898
Best known for building the Bristol orphan houses and living by a remarkable trust in prayer, this 19th-century evangelist became one of the most widely read Christian figures of his time. His story moves from a troubled youth in Prussia to a life spent caring for children and supporting missionary and Bible work.
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