Cloud of Witnesses: George Müller

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George Müller (27 September 1805 – 10 March 1898) was a Christian evangelist who was born in Prussia and lived most of his life in England. He is best known for his work as the director of the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, where he cared for thousands of orphaned children during his lifetime. Muller was also known for his strong faith and his reliance on prayer and divine provision in the running of the orphanage. 

George Müller, born in Kroppenstadt, Prussia in 1805, had a difficult childhood. He lost his mother at the age of 14, and in his teenage years, he struggled with a life of drinking and deception, causing much disappointment to his widowed father. However, his life took a dramatic turn when he had a conversion experience while studying to be a priest at the University of Halle.

Müller's newfound faith led him to dedicate his life to serving others, particularly orphaned children. He eventually moved to Bristol, England and established the Ashley Down orphanage, where he devotedly cared for thousands of children throughout his lifetime. He is widely known for his strong faith and reliance on prayer and divine provision in the running of the orphanage.

His autobiography, where he shares his remarkable faith journey and the countless answered prayers he experienced, is considered a classic book of Christian devotion and continues to inspire many. He died in Bristol on 10 March 1898.

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