
George Muller of Bristol: His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Evangelical Life of Prayer, Orphan Care, and Faith-Based CharityBy Arthur T. PiersonLength15h 40m
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George Muller of Bristol: His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God is a reverent yet carefully organized biography of the German-born evangelist whose Bristol orphanages became a nineteenth-century emblem of practical faith. Pierson traces Muller's conversion, renunciation of regular salary, Scriptural convictions, and vast charitable labors, presenting them as evidence of divine providence rather than mere philanthropy. Written in the devotional-biographical style of late Victorian evangelical literature, the book combines narrative, testimony, and moral exposition, situating Muller among Protestant movements that prized prayer, missions, and radical dependence upon God. Arthur T. Pierson was an American Presbyterian minister, Bible teacher, missionary advocate, and prolific religious writer whose own career was shaped by transatlantic evangelicalism. His concern for missions, holiness, and the authority of Scripture made Muller a natural subject. Pierson admired lives that demonstrated doctrine in action, and his access to Muller's records and spiritual legacy enabled him to craft not only a life story but an argument for prayer as a disciplined, lived theology. This book is recommended for readers interested in Christian biography, Victorian evangelical culture, the history of charitable institutions, or the theology of prayer. It remains especially valuable for those seeking a portrait of faith expressed through administrative rigor, compassion, and unwavering spiritual conviction.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length15 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 10, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
24CHAPTER XVIII FAITH AND PATIENCE IN SERVING
2Introduction
25CHAPTER XIX AT EVENING-TIME—LIGHT
3Synopsis
26CHAPTER XX THE SUMMARY OF THE LIFE-WORK
4Historical Context
27CHAPTER XXI THE CHURCH LIFE AND GROWTH
5Introduction
28CHAPTER XXII A GLANCE AT THE GIFTS AND THE GIVERS
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6A Prefatory Word
29CHAPTER XXIII GOD'S WITNESS TO THE WORK
7CHAPTER I FROM HIS BIRTH TO HIS NEW BIRTH
30CHAPTER XXIV LAST LOOKS, BACKWARD AND FORWARD.
8CHAPTER II THE NEW BIRTH AND THE NEW LIFE
31APPENDIX A SCRIPTURE TEXTS THAT MOULDED GEORGE MÜLLER
9CHAPTER III MAKING READY THE CHOSEN VESSEL
32APPENDIX B APPREHENSION OF TRUTH
10CHAPTER IV NEW STEPS AND STAGES OF PREPARATION
33APPENDIX C SEPARATION FROM THE LONDON SOCIETY FOR PROMOTING CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE JEWS.
11CHAPTER V THE PULPIT AND THE PASTORATE
34APPENDIX D THE SCRIPTURAL KNOWLEDGE INSTITUTION FOR HOME AND ABROAD
12CHAPTER VI "THE NARRATIVE OF THE LORD'S DEALINGS"
35APPENDIX E REASONS WHICH LED MR. MÜLLER TO ESTABLISH AN ORPHAN HOUSE
13CHAPTER VII LED OF GOD INTO A NEW SPHERE
36APPENDIX F ARGUMENTS IN PRAYER FOR THE ORPHAN WORK
14CHAPTER VIII A TREE OF GOD'S OWN PLANTING
37APPENDIX G THE PURCHASE OF A SITE, ETC.
15CHAPTER IX THE GROWTH OF GOD'S OWN PLANT
38APPENDIX H GOD'S FAITHFULNESS IN PROVIDING
16CHAPTER X THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER
39APPENDIX K FURTHER RECOLLECTIONS OF MR. MÜLLER
17CHAPTER XI TRIALS OF FAITH, AND HELPERS TO FAITH
40APPENDIX L CHURCH FELLOWSHIP, BAPTISM, ETC.
18CHAPTER XII NEW LESSONS IN GOD'S SCHOOL OF PRAYER
41APPENDIX M CHURCH CONDUCT
19CHAPTER XIII FOLLOWING THE PILLAR OF CLOUD AND FIRE
42APPENDIX N
20CHAPTER XIV GOD'S BUILDING: THE NEW ORPHAN HOUSES
43Analysis
21CHAPTER XV THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD
44Reflection
22CHAPTER XVI THE SHADOW OF A GREAT SORROW
45Memorable Quotes
23CHAPTER XVII THE PERIOD OF WORLD-WIDE WITNESS