The Friends' Library; Comprising Journals, Doctrinal Treatises, and Other Writings of Members of the Religious Society of Friends Volume 7

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1843 edition. Excerpt: ...and the queen, Charlotte, fills the station of classleader among the female part of the community. It is said, the whole population of the group Haafuluhau, (pronounced Haah-foo-loohow, ) of which Vavau is the largest island; of the Haabai group, of which Lifuka is the most considerable, and a part of Tongataboo, have embraced Christianity; the remainder upon this last island are still called heathens. John Hobbs and William Allen Brooks, missionaries from the station at Feletoa, came on board this afternoon to make our acquaintance. Went on shore this evening, principally to inquire at what time I could see the people collected to-morrow morning, my mind having been turned towards a meeting with them. Finding no difiiculty in the way, and having the promise of John Thomas to interpret for me, we returned on board. The evening proved wet, with thugier and lightning; and the vermin, which ave greatly increased since we have been in these hot climates, being joined by a fresh supply of musquitos from the shore, annoyed us extremely, so that there was but little rest to be obtained; to which, the prospect of having new ground to move upon, did not fail to contribute. 21st, first-day.--Got ready in good time this morning, and taking the mate and four men in the boat, proceeded to Neiafu. On reaching the meeting-house, it appeared that the native worship had commenced much earlier than usual, to allow of more time for what might succeed it. We remained outside the building, lest our appearance should tend to confuse, until it was finished, when John Thomas came out and took me to his seat. After my certificates were read and explained, I had, after a pause, to turn the people to the great Teacher of all mankind--Christ Jesus; who, when on..