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George Müller 1805-1898 (also spelled Mueller, Muller) English Evangelist and Philanthropist; a man of faith and prayer. Without ever asking anyone other than God, he received over $7,200,000 dollars (in 1800's money) through prayer alone. Born in Prussia in 1805, by age 10 George was inventing plans to embezzle the government monies his father had charge of. His school years were years of drunkenness and immorality. At age sixteen he was jailed for failing to pay his bills. The University he attended had 900 Divinity students. George said that there were only about nine who truly feared God. He continued in sin until at age 20 he received Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. George married and became a Pastor, but refused his salary when he found out it was collected from "pew-rents." He decided to live on faith from that time forward. Müller established Orphanages in Bristol, England, and founded the "Scriptural Knowledge Institution for Home and Abroad." His life was characterized by prayer, faith, and self-denial in the cause of Christ. During his lifetime, he established 117 schools which educated more than 120,000 young persons, including orphans. In 1875, at the age of 70, and until age 87, he had a 17-year ministry of world-wide Evangelistic tours, which also raised money for his orphanages and the thousands of children in them. He would live for another six years. At the time of his death at age 93 in 1898, the Church that he pastored in Bristol had about 2,000 members. 
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By Bonnie Harvey Without ever asking anyone other than God, he received over $7,200,000 dollars (in 1800's money) through prayer alone. A Life of Prayer and Faith Psalm 68:5 spoke to George Müller's heart in a unique way. Believing that his material needs would be supplied through faith and prayer alone, Müller began a ministry in 1835 for orphaned children based entirely upon God for support. Such complete reliance on his Heavenly Father was nothing new for George Müller. Daily Bible reading and prayer were an essential part of this prayer warrior's life. Within a few years, thousands of orphans on Ashley Down, near Bristol, England, were having their needs met, and more, because of Müller's mission. George Müller knew that the "Father to the fatherless" still provided for his children. He had God's word on it. _________________________________ Andrew Murray On George Müller "When God wishes anew to teach His Church a truth that is not being understood or practiced, He mostly does so by raising some man to be in word and deed a living witness to its blessedness. And so God has raised up in this nineteenth century, among others, George Muller to be His witness that He is indeed the Hearer of prayer. I know of no way in which the principal truths of God’s word in regard to prayer can be more effectually illustrated and established than a short review of his life and of what he tells of his prayer-experiences." -Andrew Murray On George Müller _________________________________ Our Comments: "If you only read two books this year (other than the Bible, of course!), read George Müller: Man of Faith and Hudson Taylor: Founder: China Inland Mission." -Monk Preston These are two of the most amazing, inspiring, and spiritually blessing books that we have ever read. Every page will bless you incredibly. The Heroes of Faith Series is presented in what looks like a Juvenile Format (they are recommended for ages 12 and up); the books are only about 180 pages long, with fairly large type. So they are perfect for those who are not "readers," the young, the elderly. They are also perfect for everyone else. This one is packed with spiritual blessings. These are books that you will want to give to Christian friends and relatives. -The Prayer Foundation™ _________________________________ Also See: Memory Verses; 2nd Set: Salvation! _____________________________ |
Cover illustration © Dick Bobnick. _________________________________ Have you received Christ as your Lord and Saviour? Find out how to do so on our page: Plan of Salvation _________________________________ Tell others about Jesus like George Müller did: Though not all Christians are called to the ministry of an Evangelist, we are all called by God to share our faith (witness) with those who are not Christians. Some Bible verses that you will find helpful for doing this, and that you may want to commit to memory are found on other pages on our web site (see: Memory Verses; 2nd Set: Salvation!, Plan of Salvation, and Statement of Faith). _________________________________ Related Pages: Movie Review: Obstacle to Comfort: The Life of George Müller Andrew Murray On George Müller Book Review: Hudson Taylor: Founder: China Inland Mission Heroes of the Faith Series Index _________________________________ See the Section of books on Prayer on our page: Recommended Books ______________________________ Copyright © 2002 S.G.P. All rights reserved.
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