Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-11-08

teacher of the Roval Family also; and how
could they do without me! No other could
act towards them as had done. told
them hoped and believed they would be
mistaken in that case; that the Missionaries
remaining had the same affection and re.
gard for them as had; that from those to
whose care they would be committed,
hoped and believed they would meet with
the same kind attention as from myself
That to get the Scriptures printed seemed
now to devolve upon me, in an especial
manner, after had, in great weakness and
atiliction. spent so many years in transating
them; and as this could not be done on the
spot could not do otherwise than remove
to place where it could be done in the
least possible time, and with the greatest ad.
vantage, and that place was England. |
also reminded them ofmy present weak and
enfeebled state, and asked them how long
they thought it was likely l could survive
among them; and if they thought that PC
riod was likely to be very short, then would
they prefer that my little remaining strength
should be devoted to promoting the purity
of the scriptures, rather than upon any 9TH
er object; and especially ifit should please
God to render the sea-ar beneficial to the
restoration of my health. From these
considerations they seemed to acquiesce,
though with great reluctance, to my remo-
val.
About fortnight before left the island,
her majesty Pomare and her husband, and
her mother, and a number of her attendants
came and requested to be admitted into the
fellowship Of the church. She was desired
with her husband to write to me, and let
me know their feelings and views, and the
reasons why they wished TO be united with
the people of God; but her mother aid 9TH
ers were requested to come on the days ap-
pointed for meeting the rest Of the candi-
dates. After the party had returned home
the queen and her husband wrote to me and
informed me of their views and desires to
become members Of the church. After the
letter, which the queen wrote to myself, and
one which she wrote also to the deacons of
the church, had been read and considered,
she was with her husband, received among
us, with the entire concurrence ofthe whole
church, and united with us in partaking of
the ordinance at the Lords table on the
following Sabbath.
Never had it been my privilege to admit
in so short time, to the fellowship of the
church, so many of whom | entertained
such favorable hopes, for never were the
prospects of my station more encouraging.
Such was the state of things among the ma
tives of Papaoa when | left them. The is
lands were all in peace though there were
political questions pending at the time,
which may occasion them some trouble.
The churches at the various stations of
the brethren, | believe are on the increase,
especially at Mr.. Davies station at Papaoa.
Mr.. Davies mentioned that a strong and eX-
tending attention to the great truths of SAL
WALTON had taken place at his station, similar
to that witnessed at my own. May the
Lord in mercy strengthen his hands, and
encourage the hearts Of my brethren the
Missionaries. May they continue to preach
the truth, and preach the truth in love: and
may the next information YOU receive con-
firm and add fresh evidence to what have
now stated ofthe blessing ofthe Lord resi-
ing on their labors.
remain dear brethren,
Very faithfully, yours,
HENRY Mort.