A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller (Summarized Edition)
Enriched edition. Faith, Prayer, and Providence in 19th-Century Bristol's Orphan CareBy George Müller
Length9h 5m
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Spanning four volumes, this Narrative assembles George Müller's journals, letters, and financial ledgers into a sustained testimony of providence at work in daily administration. The prose is plain, meticulous, and devotional, characteristic of Victorian evangelical self-documentation; entries enumerate gifts received to the penny, prayers offered, and concrete outcomes among the orphans of Ashley Down and the Scriptural Knowledge Institution. As a specimen of nineteenth-century religious autobiography and philanthropic reportage, it melds spiritual reflection with documentary precision, echoing Halle pietist models while speaking to Britain's burgeoning voluntary societies. Born in Prussia and converted amid the Halle pietists, Müller brought to Bristol a disciplined habit of prayer, rigorous account-keeping, and a resolve never to solicit funds or incur debt. As pastor and cofounder of the Scriptural Knowledge Institution, and later superintendent of the Ashley Down orphan houses, he recorded each expenditure, donation, and answer to prayer to edify believers and to provide transparent stewardship. His Brethren affiliations, admiration for Francke's orphanage, and years of pastoral care converge here to form a theology of trust shaped as much by ledgers as by sermons. Recommended to historians of Victorian philanthropy, nonprofit leaders, and seekers of spiritual formation, this primary source rewards patient, reflective reading.
Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the author's voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readable—distilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.
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Rating★★★★ 4.5 (33)
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length9 hrs 5 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 3, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller (Vol.1-4) (pt. 1)
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6A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller (Vol.1-4) (pt. 2)
7A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller (Vol.1-4) (pt. 3)
8A Narrative of Some of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller (Vol.1-4) (pt. 4)
9Analysis
10Reflection
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