The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1870-06-01

nave Oeen among you. nave seemed 10 see IL
lie in the pathway of our progress; something
which we car DOT go around, any more than we
can go around the Nuuanu Pail something
which will not turn its back upon US, though we
may turn ours upon it; something on whose ac-
complishment, no doubt, depends our future on
going and enlargement The work is this to
bring within the influence of the Gospel and
other moral agencies of the church. that part of
our foreign population who are not attendants of
our churches. 1t is the old story, know, but it
is a story that goes to the very root Of things.
1t has seemed to me, sometimes, as though the
church-going community here were separated
from the remainder by an almost impossible gulf
And | have seen far less effort to pass it, on
either side, than could be expected. The lines
are far too sharply drawn. We can not stand on
our dignity. We have no right to make it easy
for men to be Hon-church goers This is our
business here-as definite as any other business
we may have-to make these men. women and
children feel that they are beloved that they
are wanted for Christ's cause that they are all
inclosed in the friendly circle which we have
formed, whose centre is Christ reactihg around
the whole circle and that we shall close in upon
them, and unless they resist, bring them within
the bounds of our little Christian commonwealth
am glad my brethren, that you have such
work as this see in it the pledge of an en-
riched future. know that you will not suffer
yourselves to sit down at ease beside it. It's por-
tentous shadow will terrify you into aggressive
action, if its bright promise does not encourage
And in actual work, for an evident and tangible
good, while all along the bright consummation
looms up ahead, you will be united you will be
strong you will lose the relish for "beggarly
elements; :" you will reach above feverish excite
ments; you will be brought nearer and nearer to
the Leader Of the host having with Him, as well
as with one another, the sweetest fellowship of
service and of joy. efr r5-
Labor is rest from the sorrows that greet us,
Rest from all petty vexations that meet us,
Rest from sin-promptings that ever entreat us,
Rest from world-sirens that lure us to ILL.,"
And now, my friends, my present work among
you is ended 1t has been to me work of IN
most novel aud interesting. 1t has been largely
rewarding to my own mind and heart. ] have
formed friendships here which shall value among
my choicest treasures, to be kept sacred forever.
] have not lost year, away out here in the Pa
cifc. feel that | have gained an eternity of
new thoughts, and aspirations, and quickening
impulses. | beg you to pardon, on the plea of
good intentions, the imperfections Of my services
as preacher, and pastor, aud Christian friend /
pray you to adopt and practice whatever has CON-
mended itself to your conscienees as good and
profitable counsel | hope you will not forget to
pray for me, as for one who mas responsible work
seem to him, sometimes, almost overwhelming
Our task is one, however. our hope is one,
wherever the field of toll I; and after the days
swift declining, our home is one for the eternity
! thank you for your cordality and many kind
nesses to myself and wife. The unexpected
haste of our departure leaves us IN debt to many
of you,-a debt of leave-taklng-but it is, after
all, debt of love, and you will permit us to owe
W N""yS' Inv yNuhS POOP'oi VI "HOSO HoW
homes | have been permitted to invoke the bless
ing of Heaven; the dear children, whose names
l have spoken at this altar along with Christ's
the families with whom have been in bereaye-
ment, or in friendly intercourse and all your
faces into which have so often looked as / have
brought my message, | shall remember. They
will be always associated, not only with this great
sea, these sunny skies and waving palms, and all
that has contributed to the happiness of this
brief year, but indelby with my whole Christian
work on earth.
leave you with no misgivings respecting your
prosperity in days to come. / have spoken of
Dangers tonight, but they are dangers you are
strong in Christ to meet. My esteemed brother,
who succeeds to this pulpit and the affectionate
of this people, has no tcaning cause
On his hands. shall make, in my thought. the |
beautiful bow which so often crowns your mount
aims and shores and valleys, the symbol of your
spiritual prosperity.
Bright pledge of peace and sunshine, the tie
Of the Lords hand, the object of His eye"
Let none faint. Let none turn back The |
Islands are to be Christ's, as well as the Cont
lents. Every blow tells. wherever it is struck.
And our individual work will be over, and our
Individual reward come. full soon. Heaven stoops
over every day. Not long hence, the swift kiss
will be given-yes, kiss, not bl5w-that will
Welcome our rapt souls into the shining company,
md the unending song. Be watchful Be
eady And the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
'e with you, and keep you unto the blissful end.