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Rh the lives of tens of thousands of foundlings; while that of a simple miniature painter is for ever linked with the history of practical "Benevolence." The list might include nearly the whole of the charities of London, which, from similar small sources, have become mighty waters—spreading, healing, fertilizing, and blessing!

The absence of a hospital for the relief and cure of consumptive patients, was a national reproach; when, happily, exertions which followed the efforts of a single individual removed it. He was without rank or fortune to give weight and strength to the cause he had undertaken; he was a member of a profession which necessarily occupied much time and thought—entailed daily labour from morn till night—and is, indeed, supposed, however falsely, to check and chill the sympathies of the natural heart, engendering indifference to human suffering. Must happily, his mind and heart were both rightly directed; in him the conviction of what ought to be was followed by a resolution that it should be; his generous and merciful feelings were not limited to good intentions; he added energy to zeal, and industry to stern resolve; and, in a word, the mighty object has been accomplished. The Institution, which originated at a small meeting, in a comparatively humble house in "Hansplace, Chelsea," is now the patronized of the Queen, and the aided of the people; and its power to do good has been marvellously augmented. Even with the very limited means hitherto at the command of its Directors, prodigious service has been rendered; in numerous instances, vast relief has been afforded; in some cases restorations to health have been effected, and, in others, the passage to the grave has been made easy, tranquil, and happy.