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George Muller

George Müller was a German-born preacher who spent most of his working life in Bristol, England. Early in his ministry he set out to care for orphaned children without asking anyone for money, trusting that prayer alone would supply what the work needed. Over the decades his orphan houses grew large, and he kept careful records of the funds that arrived and the many unexpected ways help came in.

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This biography follows his early struggles, his decision to depend on God for every need, and the steady growth of his work across a long life.

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