George Muller's life is a powerful answer to modern scepticism.

His name has become a by-word for faith throughout the world. In the early 1830's he embarked upon an extraordinary adventure.

Disturbed by the faithlessness of the Church in general, he longed to have something to point to as 'visible proof that our God and Father is the same faithful creator as he ever was'.

Praying in every penny of the costs, he supervised the building of three large orphanages housing thousands of children. Under no circumstances would any individual ever be asked for money or materials. He was more successful than anyone could have believed possible and is as much an example to our generation, as he was to his.

Roger Steer is an acclaimed writer and broadcaster. He lives in the West Country with his family.