The wonders of prayer · Chapter 160How Much Good Two Dollars Did
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A lady sent two dollars to a brave-hearted sister--who, by faith alone, and not by money, had gathered some sick and poor about her, and lived only by prayer--and a note of apology and half-contempt that it was such a miserable pittance. She received, in reply, the following little financial statement:
"My Dear Friend:--Remember the five loaves and two fishes, and listen to the message of your two dollars. This is the way I expended it:
Corned beef,. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0 80 Chop and egg for sick aunty,. . . . . . 13 Sweet potatoes, . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 White potatoes, . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Cabbage and bread,. . . . . . . . . . . 30 Tea, milk and sugar,. . . . . . . . . . 30 ----- $1 88
The balance bought the coal with which it was cooked, and fifteen people were fed!"