George Müller of Bristol, and His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God
by OpenStories
Original author: Arthur T. Pierson
"George Müller of Bristol and His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God" by Arthur T. Pierson is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and ministry of George Müller, a Prussian-born Christian evangelist, emphasizing his extraordinary faith and reliance on prayer as he established orphanages and various Christian institutions in Bristol, England. Throughout the narrative, Müller serves as a testament to the power of prayer and divine provision, aiming to inspire readers with his profound spiritual journey. The opening of this memoir sets the stage by introducing Müller as a man who profoundly proved that living according to faith and prayer can lead to a close relationship with God. It begins with a glimpse into his early life, marked by rebellion and self-indulgence, before detailing his transformative conversion experience. Emphasizing the remarkable change in his character, the narrative presents key moments that led Müller to embrace a life dedicated to serving God and helping others, laying the foundation for his later work that emphasized God’s provision through earnest prayer.
George Müller of Bristol, and His Witness to a Prayer-Hearing God, by Arthur T. Pierson. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #26522.
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36 Chapters
- 1.Chapter I: From His Birth to His New Birth3,726 words
- 2.Chapter II: The New Birth and the New Life4,035 words
- 3.Chapter III: Making Ready the Chosen Vessel3,634 words
- 4.Chapter IV: New Steps and Stages of Preparation3,318 words
- 5.Chapter V: The Pulpit and the Pastorate4,477 words
- 6.Chapter VI: "the Narrative of the Lord's Dealings"4,420 words
- 7.Chapter VII: Led of God Into a New Sphere4,282 words
- 8.Chapter VIII: A Tree of God's Own Planting4,246 words
- 9.Chapter IX: The Growth of God's Own Plant4,946 words
- 10.Chapter X: The Word of God and Prayer5,027 words
- 11.Chapter XI: Trials of Faith, and Helpers to Faith4,449 words
- 12.Chapter XII: New Lessons in God's School of Prayer4,289 words
- 13.Chapter XIII: Following the Pillar of Cloud and Fire4,283 words
- 14.Chapter XIV: God's Building: the New Orphan Houses5,687 words
- 15.Chapter XV: The Manifold Grace of God5,499 words
- 16.Chapter XVI: The Shadow of a Great Sorrow3,296 words
- 17.Chapter XVII: The Period of World-Wide Witness5,670 words
- 18.Chapter XVIII: Faith and Patience in Serving5,466 words
- 19.Chapter XIX: At Evening-Time--Light3,319 words
- 20.Chapter XX: The Summary of the Life-Work4,356 words
- 21.Chapter XXI: The Church Life and Growth5,000 words
- 22.Chapter XXII: A Glance at the Gifts and the Givers5,675 words
- 23.Chapter XXIII: God's Witness to the Work5,429 words
- 24.Chapter XXIV: Last Looks, Backward and Forward4,988 words
- 25.Appendix: A2,258 words
- 26.Appendix: B1,198 words
- 27.Appendix: C543 words
- 28.Appendix: D712 words
- 29.Appendix: E3,164 words
- 30.Appendix: F434 words
- 31.Appendix: G377 words
- 32.Appendix: H519 words
- 33.Appendix: K393 words
- 34.Appendix: L1,336 words
- 35.Appendix: M1,730 words
- 36.Appendix: N11,315 words