The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1882-07-26

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Far out lcrnss the shining sea-
Ny thouehis to-day are living,
To EshsIs. VIII slunesfeus runiishi crowned
I near the beat OF loving he1rts
Around one freside meeting.
And 70 those words Of grateful praise,
join ny rcverent greeting.
Fail many happy soul to-day.
Inc happy earth i holdings
calm peace, sits like broodinc dove
Full many heart enfoldincs
And many man leaps up % hear
The buele call Of duiy
And many maidens gentle face
Is bright with holy beauty.
And yet, think. Il might choose
The sweetest Of on pleasures,
n might gather At my viii.
The richest Of God Treasures.
Al ending Of life's story,
Long year, Of service left behind
trail u golden glory.
All horror 10 the noble hear.
Crowned Win eaTih's grandesi blessing
His iireless love confession.
But in bis own dear land afar.
Full hearts are also beating;
" ,iod b!es- hin, ers TIC stranger lips
ALICE MsUDE EDDY.
We arr also requested to print the accompany
ing letters which speak for themselves;
HoSoLUIu, July 10, 1852.
Ny DEAR hIHER-On the first day Of next week
will DE the completion Of the period Of fifty years
since your arrival at Naimea, our Home, and Of
your taking up the work OF the Divine Master
among tie people Of Hamakua and Kohala. II is
well that should testify my regard for this ami
versary, and thankfulness that you have been per-
mitted long to hold that honored post, and graf
itude to God for sustaining YOU through all the
experiences of all these years. He has fulfilled
His promises TOLLS servant. While so many other
homes, too, have broken up and changed. the home
Of the Makua ka Alma Mauna'' has been
abiding We the children have received the bene-
fit Of the heroism and the faith that have main
tanned the work there, and Of the prayers that
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We send to-,lay token which we hope Wilt com
memOrate il slight degree the occasion, knowing
well however that mere material tokens are not Of
great account in the spiritual work which God has
given Us all to do
II may be taken too as a token of thankfulness
for the especial ulerries Of the past few yeBrs.
May God bless the day and all Of you who are
there TO celebrate it. Your afeetionate son,
CURTIs ]. LYONS
HoSoIULU, July 1882.
REy L. LToss-MY Dian BRoruER At a late
meeting Of the Hawaiian Board, by unanimous
vote the President was instructed TO write aletter
OF congratulailOn 20 you on reaching YOUR hftieth
wear of missionary service in this Hawaiian field.
As the day OF this anniversary draws near, hasten
to inform You Of this vote and to assure you that
our board highly appreciates your practical labors
for the good OF the Hawaiian race, and especially
for the good work Won have done IN preparing sa-
cred hymns and music for the Sabbath Schools and
Churches OF the land We thank the Lord for thus
your life and strength for this imPor-
tant service OF half century IN this vineyard
and we pray that your ability in this service may
be continued for many years to if this be the
will of the Master.
On behalf Of the Hawaiian Board.
I. Coax, President
HoNoKAA. July IL, 1852.
REV. L. LYoSs-DEAR Sm: Hearing that the
hftieth anniversary Of your stay on this Island
will take place on the 18th inst, thought little
token Of my sincere regard and acknowledgment |
Of the unfiaEEing zeal you have displayed in your
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me to congratulate you the long and useful life
you have spent, and 10 hope that many years may |
be added, and you spared TO US and your family.
Remember me to your wife and children.
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