When George Mueller went home to be with the Lord, it left a huge impression on those left behind.

John Piper tells the story.

Tens of thousands of people reverently stood along the route of the simple procession.

Men left their workshops and offices. Women left their elegant homes or

humble kitchens, all seeking to pay a last token of respect. This one brought me to tears.

A thousand children gathered for a service at orphan house number three, they had now lost their second father.

This is the Revive Our Hearts podcast for Tuesday, June 21st, 2016.

Music 2016.

George Mueller was just 28 years old when he began to be burdened with an idea.

He felt like one of the most powerful ways he could bring God glory was to help house and feed some of the thousands of orphans living in 19th century England. We heard about his motivation for this work yesterday. If you missed any of it,

you can visit revive our hearts.com to catch up. We're looking at the life of George Mueller today

as part of a year-long emphasis on prayer

here on Revive Our Hearts.

Today you'll be encouraged to pray with more faith and more earnestness as you see how

the Lord answered the huge needs of this hero of the faith.

Now living in one of George Mueller's orphanages was a daily adventure.

Here's Jim Liff, president of Christian communicators worldwide.

He's quoting from a biography by Roger Steer.

The plates and the cups were on the table.

There was nothing on the table but empty dishes. There was no food in the larder, no money to supply the need, on the table. There was nothing on the table but empty dishes. There was no food in the

larder, no money to supply the need. And the children were standing waiting for breakfast.

Children, you know we must be in time for school, said Mueller. Then lifting up his hand, he prayed,

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