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The secret of his useful life was his simple faith in God and in His Word. He loved the Bible, read it not only at
stated times, but whenever he found moments of opportunity, believing it, acting upon it, and finding it true in
his experience. And the burden of his teaching was that if we would so read it and act upon it, we might all enjoy
the same experience, each in our own station of life or sphere of service. This, indeed, is what many another can
bear witness to; and many such have been helped to learn it by the testimony and example of George Müller.

Often he would say, "I am a happy man." While himself "a Hell-deserving sinner," Jesus was ever his "adorable
Saviour." On his last Sunday he dwelt with peculiar feeling on the joy of seeing Him in His beauty, and "kissing
His dear feet."

Early in the morning of March 10, 1898, in his ninety-third year, this man of God was suddenly called from his
service on earth to the presence of the King above. The previous day had seen him busy at his ordinary
occupation, and in the evening, he had taken his usual part in the prayer meeting. The summons was
momentary and painless, as if changed "in the twinkling of an eye."
George Muller is remembered as a man who received millions of dollars to support his orphanage, in response
to secret prayer, without making any needs known to others. What many don’t know is that Muller gave away
vast amounts to the Lord’s work out of funds that were given for his personal support. Of the Lord's bounty sent
him for personal use he was found to have given away over £80,000, and when his will was proved his whole
property amounted to about £60 and the furniture of his apartment. From 1870 on, he personally contributed
the full support for about 20 missionaries with the China Inland Mission. From 1831-1885, he gave away 86% of
his personal income! As the Lord prospered him, he could have lived in style. But he lived simply and gave away
the rest to advance God’s kingdom on earth and to see hundreds if not thousands of souls saved for all eternity.
During his life, George Muller had the privilege of caring for over 120,000 orphan children. He also traveled
over 200,000 miles (by ship) to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 42 countries and to challenge believers
about world missions and trusting God. What an amazing man.

He is gone to his rest, but his works do follow him, and his life will be a standing witness to the end of the Age.

We are learning about a lot of men and women of God whom we can immulate. But one of the best
examples of one who trusts in God is George Muller. He was faithful 100% of his life. And literally
hundreds of thousands of lives have been blessed by this man’s one life. Don’t you want to be like
George Muller?

George Muller Documentary – A Cloud of Witnesses

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